People Consultant (HR Business Partner)

University Health Network; Toronto; On-site; CAD 79,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HOOPP pension

Transit access

Flexible work environment

Development opportunities

Corporate discounts

Job summary

University Health Network (UHN) is Canada’s leading health network and a world‑class research hospital. We are seeking a proactive People Consultant to be a strategic partner across unionized and non-union teams, delivering transformative HR support while upholding organizational values.

Join a dynamic People & Culture department focused on inclusive, high‑performing work environments. You will advise client groups, influence decisions, and drive initiatives across multiple sites, contributing

Qualifications

• Degree in HR or IR or equivalent
• 3–5 years HR and labor relations in unionized settings
• CHRP designation preferred
• Excellent presentation, communication and influencing skills
• Strong organizational and prioritization abilities in a fast-paced environment
• Understanding of labor and employment legislation and grievance/arbitration processes
• Knowledge of Labour Relations Act and related acts
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience in a health care environment is a distinct advantage

Responsibilities

• Serve as trusted advisor to assigned client groups, including physicians
• Identify root causes and implement creative solutions for organizational issues
• Lead workplace investigations, performance management, workforce planning, and employee/labor relations
• Collaborate with Centers of Excellence for analysis and implementation support
• Contribute to People & Culture projects and cross-functional activities
• Administer HR policies consistently across portfolios

Skills

Communication

Influencing

Organizational awareness

Problem solving

Conflict resolution

Time management

Teamwork

HR knowledge

Microsoft Office

Education

Degree in Human Resources or Industrial Relations

CHRP designation

Tools

CHRP designation

Job description

UHN is Canada’s hospital and the world’s #1 publicly funded hospital. With 10 sites and more than 44,000 TeamUHN members, UHN consists of Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, The Michener Institute of Education and West Park Healthcare Centre. As Canada's top research hospital, the scope of biomedical research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care. UHN has the largest hospital-based research program in Canada, with major research in neurosciences, cardiology, transplantation, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomic medicine and rehabilitation medicine. UHN is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.

UHN’s vision is to build A Healthier World and it’s only because of the talented and dedicated people who work here that we are continually bringing that vision closer to reality.

www.uhn.ca

• Union: Non-Union
• Number of vacancies: 1
• Replacement or New Position: New
• Site: All UHN Sites
• Department: People & Culture
• Reports to: Director, Human Resources - People Consultants
• Salary Range: $78,954 -$118,424 per annum
• Hours: 37.5 per week
• Status: Permanent Full-time
• Closing Date: September 21, 2026

Position Summary

Our People and Culture department is dedicated to fostering an inclusive, collaborative, respectful and high-performing work environment where every team member can thrive. We champion innovative HR practices and prioritize the well‑being and growth of TeamUHN, ensuring that our work place remains supportive and aligned with our organizational values.

Are you ready to make a difference and thrive in a fast-paced, diverse environment? We're searching for an energetic and forward-thinking People Consultant to become an integral strategic partner to play a pivotal role in delivering transformative support to a vibrant and challenging portfolio that spans both unionized and non-union teams.

If you love tackling new challenges, collaborating with innovative colleagues, and driving change, this is your opportunity to shine!

If you’re passionate about driving results, eager to innovate, and ready to contribute to the future of People & Culture, we want you on our team! Join us and make a real impact every day in an environment that values your expertise and empowers you to thrive.

Duties

• Serve as a trusted advisor to your assigned client groups—including physicians—building lasting relationships and delivering expert guidance that drives business results.
• Showcase your problem‑solving skills by pinpointing root causes and pioneering creative solutions that drive organizational success.
• Identify cutting‑edge opportunities, resolve complex issues, and facilitate impactful initiatives for your business partners.
• Drive transformative impact through end‑to‑end involvement in workplace investigations, performance management, workforce planning, and employee/labor relations, ensuring excellence and consistency across your portfolio.
• Team up with talented Centers of Excellence to provide in‑depth analysis, strategic advice, and hands‑on implementation support to empower your clients and team members.
• Continuously contribute to meaningful People & Culture projects and cross‑functional activities, seizing opportunities to influence the future of our organization.
• Champion the consistent administration of HR policies and procedures, ensuring excellence across your portfolio.
• Deliver results that matter—determine root causes, solve problems creatively, and turn challenges into opportunities for organizational growth and success.

• Degree in Human Resources or Industrial Relations, or an equivalent combination of post‑secondary education and progressive HR experience
• 3–5 years of hands‑on HR and labor relations success in unionized settings, collaborating with professional workforces and regulatory bodies.
• Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) designation preferred.
• Exceptional presentation, communication, and influencing skills—you engage, inspire, and deliver outstanding customer service at every touchpoint.
• Masterful at juggling priorities, owning your schedule, and staying organized while working at pace in a dynamic, team‑driven environment.
• Deep understanding of organizational behavior and forward‑thinking HR strategies that empower others and shape high‑performing teams.
• Proven expertise in conflict resolution, troubleshooting complex issues, and navigating grievance and arbitration processes with finesse.
• Knowledge of the Labour Relations Act, Hospital Industrial Labour Disputes Act, Employment Standards Act, Worker’s Compensation Act, human rights and other relevant legislation.
• Collaborative spirit and ability to thrive in partnership with diverse, talented teams.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)—you leverage technology to present ideas and drive initiatives.
• Experience in a health care environment is a distinct advantage, showcasing your ability to excel in complex, regulated workplaces.

Why join UHN?

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/)
• Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on‑site gyms, etc.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.