Human Resources/Labour Relations Consultant

Ross Memorial Hospital; Lindsay; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare facility in Lindsay, Ontario is seeking a Human Resources/Labour Relations Consultant to provide expert guidance on employment matters. The successful candidate will have a strong background in HR, focusing on labour relations with at least five years of experience, particularly in a unionized environment. Responsibilities include managing grievances, facilitating collective bargaining processes, and fostering effective communication among all levels of staff. Candidates should have a solid understanding of current employment law and HR best practices.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years' experience in generalist HR roles with focus on labour relations.
• Ability to manage change projects independently.
• Demonstrated ability to build trust and influence through facilitation.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance on employment and labour relations matters.
• Manage grievances, mediation, and collective bargaining.
• Offer recommendations to managers and staff on HR issues.

Skills

Labour relations

Conflict resolution

Analytical skills

Leadership

Presentation skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Four-year degree in Human Resources Management or related fields

Certified Human Resources Professional (C.H.R.P)

Job description

Human Resources/Labour Relations Consultant

Job Number: J1025-0461

Job Title: Human Resources/Labour Relations Consultant

Job Type: Permanent Full Time

Union: Non-Union

Location: Lindsay, Ontario, Canada

Department: Human Resources

Open Positions: 1

Date Posted: December 16, 2025

Closing Date: December 31, 2025

Effective Date: October 27, 2025

Position Summary

Reporting to the Director of Human Resources, the HR/LR Consultant will provide guidance and support to managers and other Human Resources staff on employment and labour relations matters. The HR/LR Consultant will exercise independent judgment and initiative in determining and recommending courses of actions for a full range of employee and labour relations services, including collective agreement interpretation and application, managing grievances, mediation and arbitration, collective bargaining, employee counselling, conflict resolution, performance management, organizational change, and development.

Essential Qualifications

• Four (4) Year Human Resources Management, Industrial Relations or related Business degree
• Certified Human Resources Professional (C.H.R.P) and membership in good standing with the HRPA
• Significant experience in a broad range of Human Resources generalist roles with recent focus on labour relations, preferably in a hospital or unionized environment (minimum five (5) years)
• Demonstrated ability to embrace and manage change projects independently using a consultative and consensus building approach
• Demonstrated ability to investigate and effectively resolve grievance issues
• Ability to investigate and respond to issues raised by managers, staff and union representatives and provide recommendations and strategies for resolution
• Sound judgment, analytical, problem solving and decision‐making skills used in assessing situations and recommending appropriate actions
• Demonstrated leadership, interpersonal, advocacy and relationship building skills with the ability to influence through facilitation and discussion
• Sound knowledge and understanding of current employment law, collective agreements, and best practice HR policy/procedures
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically, and understand the impact of decisions/actions on other functional areas of the hospital, including people and financial implications
• Demonstrated ability to build trust, listen openly, encourage others to share their opinions and respect diversity
• Facilitation, presentation and training skills with ability to develop training or presentation documents
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and effectively as leader or member in teams, on task‑forces and committees
• Commitment and ability to work effectively with all levels of staff, volunteers, patients, members of the public and community partners
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, database, and electronic document management systems
• Demonstrated organizational, administrative and time management skills
• Must be able to fulfill the physical requirements of the job as per the current Physical Demands Analysis

Hours of Work

This is an on‑site position in Lindsay, Monday‑Friday.

Employment Equity

Ross Memorial Hospital is committed to meeting the needs of persons with disabilities. Accommodation will be provided throughout the hiring process at the request of the applicant.

Code of Conduct

Employees must meet expectations for appropriate, respectful and professional conduct, as set out in the RMH Code of Conduct.