Human Resources Coordinator

Medecins Sans Frontieres; Toronto; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

An international humanitarian organization is seeking a Human Resources Coordinator in Toronto, Ontario. This role involves developing HR policies and managing staffing needs across projects while ensuring compliance with local labor laws. Ideal candidates will have a degree in HR management, experience in senior HR roles, and fluency in both English and French. This position requires strong management skills and the ability to work in a multicultural environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of relevant experience in a senior HR role.
• Practical experience in HR management, including policy development.
• Experience managing staff in multicultural teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement HR-related policies across MSF projects.
• Work closely with HR teams to ensure staffing needs are met.
• Support staff development and advise on HR issues.

Skills

Fluency in English

Fluency in French

HR policy development

Staff training and management

Legal environment understanding

Education

Degree in HR management

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Responsibilities

As a human resources (HR) coordinator, you will primarily be responsible for developing and implementing all HR-related policies across all Doctors Without Borders / Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) projects in a country or region. You will work closely with HR teams at headquarters and in the projects to ensure staffing needs are met. You will support staff development and advise on various HR issues. Ensuring MSF operates within local labour laws is essential. You will manage, train, and supervise locally hired HR staff and be part of the project management team. The role is based in the country capital with regular visits to projects.

Requirements

• Relevant degree or diploma in HR management and administration
• Minimum two years of relevant experience in a senior HR role
• Practical experience in HR management, including policy development
• Ability to understand and operate within different legal environments
• Experience working as part of a senior management team, including project planning
• Experience managing staff in multicultural teams (supervision and training)
• Fluency in English and French (Intermediate +, minimum level B2 in both)

Assets

Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel

MSF Core Competencies

• Behaviour flexibility: Level 2 - Adapts behaviour to the situation
• Teamwork and cooperation: Level 2 - Shares information and collaborates effectively
• Result and quality orientation: Level 2 - Works towards objectives while maintaining standards
• Commitment to MSF principles: Level 1 - Demonstrates understanding and acceptance of MSF’s principles
• People management: Level 2 - Provides feedback and sets boundaries
• Cross-cultural awareness: Level 3 - Demonstrates an integrating attitude
• Stress management: Level 2 - Manages own stress effectively
• Understanding of equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI): Level 1 - Familiar with EDI concepts and their application in humanitarian work