Human Resources/Labour Relations Consultant

Ross Memorial Hospital; Lindsay; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A community hospital in Ontario seeks a Human Resources/Labour Relations Consultant to provide guidance on HR matters and manage labour relations. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in HR management, particularly in a hospital or unionized setting. Responsibilities include handling grievances and supporting organizational development. This permanent, full-time role requires strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 4 years in HR management or industrial relations.
• 5 years in broad HR roles focusing on labour relations.
• Experience in a hospital or unionized environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance on employment and labour relations matters.
• Manage grievances and collective agreement interpretations.
• Support organizational change and development.

Skills

HR management experience

Labour relations expertise

Analytical skills

Leadership skills

Conflict resolution

Communication skills

Education

Human resources management degree

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

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Human Resources/Labour Relations Consultant

Effective Date: October 27, 2025

Job Number: J1025-0461

Job Title: Human Resources/Labour Relations Consultant

Job Type: Permanent Full Time

Union Status: Non-Union

Location: Lindsay, Ontario, Canada

Department: Human Resources

Open Positions: 1

Date Posted: October 11, 2025

Closing Date: October 17, 2025

Ross Memorial Hospital (RMH) is an active, acute‑care community hospital located in the heart of Kawartha Lakes. We care for 45,000 patients annually across a range of services including emergency, orthopedics, ophthalmology, dialysis, mental health programs and restorative seniors care.

Position Summary

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

Essential Qualifications

• Four (4) Years human resources management, industrial relations or related business degree
• Certified Human Resources Professional (C.H.R.P)
• 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, HR database
• 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, 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.

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

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