Interim HR & Administration Leader — EMS

County of Essex; Southwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 129,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government organization in Southwestern Ontario seeks an Interim Manager of Human Resources and Administration for a tenure of up to 18 months. In this role, you will lead HR functions for EMS, focusing on recruitment, labor relations, and workforce management. The ideal candidate has extensive HR experience in a unionized public sector environment and strong leadership skills. Competitive salary and benefits are offered, alongside professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Pension plan participation

Professional development

Mentorship opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum five (5) years of progressive HR experience in a unionized public sector.
• Strong working knowledge of employment and labour legislation.
• Demonstrated experience managing scheduling or workforce planning systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction to HR and Administration teams.
• Lead and coordinate all HR functions for EMS.
• Oversee scheduling operations to meet service demands.
• Ensure compliance with Ministry of Health standards.

Skills

Collaboration

Communication

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Education

Post-secondary degree or diploma in Human Resources, Business or Public Administration

CHRP or CHRL designation (or actively pursuing)

Job description

A local government organization in Southwestern Ontario seeks an Interim Manager of Human Resources and Administration for a tenure of up to 18 months. In this role, you will lead HR functions for EMS, focusing on recruitment, labor relations, and workforce management. The ideal candidate has extensive HR experience in a unionized public sector environment and strong leadership skills. Competitive salary and benefits are offered, alongside professional development opportunities.