People & Culture Business Partner - Permanent Full-Time (2025-349)

Collingwood General and Marine Hospital; Collingwood; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare facility in Simcoe County, Collingwood, is seeking a detail-oriented People Services Partner. You will support HR planning, manage employee relations, and drive recruitment in a positive work environment. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field, a minimum of 3 years in HR, and is proficient in talent acquisition and workplace investigations. Excellent analytical and organizational skills are required. This is a full-time permanent position with competitive wages.

Benefits

Comprehensive health and dental coverage

$500 personal spending account

4 weeks’ vacation to start

Immediate enrollment in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years in HR providing independent employee and labour relations advice in a unionized setting.
• Experience in workplace investigations, including harassment investigations; workplace investigations certificate preferred.
• Strong client focus and ability to manage performance interventions.

Responsibilities

• Provide proactive HR planning and advice to support operational and workforce objectives.
• Guide complex employee and labour relations issues.
• Conduct investigations into employee complaints and labour relations matters.
• Deliver outstanding customer service to employees and managers.
• Develop and implement recruitment strategies.

Skills

Talent acquisition

Employee relations

Workplace investigations

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management

CHRP or candidacy preferred

Tools

HRIS

ATS

Job description

Collingwood General & Marine Hospital

Collingwood General & Marine Hospital (CGMH) is an 84‑bed acute care facility serving over 74,000 residents and welcoming 3.5 million visitors each year. Located on the shores of Georgian Bay, CGMH offers a vibrant community, a four‑season lifestyle, and a strong sense of belonging.

Our Culture

At CGMH, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We foster kindness, collaboration, continuous growth, and accountability. These values guide the way we treat each other and care for our patients, creating an environment of trust, respect, and excellence.

Values

Be kind – compassion, empathy, dignity.
Support each other – teamwork across all roles.
Lead by example – integrity, fairness, professionalism.
Keep growing – curiosity, innovation, lifelong learning.

Benefits That Start on Day One

• Comprehensive health and dental coverage effective immediately
• $500 personal spending account for wellness or professional development
• 4 weeks’ vacation to start
• Immediate enrollment in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan
• Employee & Family Assistance Program and Perkopolis discounts
• Access to the Employee Education Assistance Program

The Opportunity

We are seeking a detail‑oriented professional passionate about fostering a fair and positive working environment. As a People Services Partner, you will coach staff and leaders, support employee and labour relations, manage leave and attendance, and drive recruitment to make a meaningful impact on our hospital community.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management or related field, or an accredited diploma with experience
• CHRP or candidacy preferred
• Experience in workplace investigations, including harassment investigations; workplace investigations certificate preferred
• Minimum of 3 years in HR providing independent employee and labour relations advice in a unionized setting
• Proficiency in talent acquisition, with proven hiring success and strong candidate pipelines
• Collaborative, communicative, integrity‑driven mindset with respect for diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Strong client focus and ability to manage performance interventions
• Self‑directed learner able to exercise independent decision‑making and problem‑solving
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and computer skills; familiarity with ATS, HRIS, and time‑attendance systems preferred
• Ability to work autonomously while collaborating within a team and managing multiple priorities

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide proactive HR planning and advice to support operational and workforce objectives
• Guide complex employee and labour relations issues, including collective agreement interpretation, grievance processes, and local negotiations
• Conduct investigations into employee complaints and labour relations matters
• Identify and design training in collaboration with Learning & Engagement on leadership and workforce topics
• Support leaders with people‑services perspectives during budget meetings
• Deliver outstanding customer service to employees and managers
• Develop and implement recruitment strategies and oversee onboarding processes
• Maintain the Attendance Support Program, ensuring compliance with policies and regulations

More Information

Location: People Services
Employee Group: Non‑Union
Employment Type: Full Time Permanent
Vacancy: 1
Hours of Work: 8‑hour shifts, Monday to Friday
Wage: $49.27 to $58.51 per hour
Start Date: To be negotiated. Required General Orientation attendance.

How To Apply

Submit an updated resume and cover letter in PDF or Word format by the posting close date via the online application portal. Only selected candidates will be contacted. CGMH requires professional references, academic verification, and a current Police Vulnerable Sector Check as part of the mandatory screening process. The hospital is committed to an inclusive, barrier‑free selection process and asks applicants who need accommodations during selection to inform Human Resources. Confidential accommodation information will be handled appropriately.