Scheduler

Grand River Hospital; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

Waterloo Regional Health Network (WRHN) is seeking a part-time Scheduler (Clerical 7) to join the Centralized Scheduling Office at WRHN @ Chicopee (formerly Grand River Hospital). Responsibilities include building and maintaining staff schedules, applying collective agreement rules, and ensuring accurate timekeeping in WFM Kronos.

The role requires a college diploma, strong computer and data-entry skills, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.

Qualifications

• Post-Secondary Community College Diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
• Experience and proficiency using computer software is mandatory.
• Minimum 1 year recent comparable experience building/modifying employee schedules in a complex environment, preferably in Health Care.
• Previous working knowledge of collective agreements is preferred.
• Efficient data entry skills required.
• Strong communication, organizational, time management and problem-solving skills required.
• Extreme attention to detail and ability to work independently or in a team.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with Clinical Management to build, modify and maintain schedules.
• Input shift trades and manage vacation requests in Scheduling software.
• Ensure schedules reflect actual time worked.
• Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency.
• Participate in and support projects as needed.
• Contribute to a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors.

Skills

Computer skills

Communication

Time management

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Independent work

WFM Kronos

Education

Post-Secondary College Diploma

Tools

Kronos WFM

Scheduling software

Job description

Welcome to health care that soars above. Welcome to WRHN.

Home to seven regional programs and comprehensive health-care services, Waterloo Regional Health Network (WRHN, pronounced wren) is committed to meeting the current and emerging needs in Waterloo-Wellington and beyond.

WRHN is redefining the health-care experience through collaboration and innovation, addressing barriers to access, advancing care delivery, and setting new standards in compassionate, empowered community-driven health care.

At WRHN, every patient is at the centre of everything we do as we strive to improve lives, inspire healing, and build healthier, stronger communities. By listening to patients and partners, we strive to connect communities to the right care, at the right place, and at the right time.

Position Vacancy: Centralized Scheduling Office

Position: Part TimeScheduler (Clerical 7)

Hours of Work: MONDAY - SUNDAY

Location: WRHN @ Chicopee (formerly Grand River Hospital, Freeport Campus)

Position Summary

Schedulers play an important role in working with the Clinical Management team to build employees’ schedules for each program at WRHN in order to provide exceptional care to WRHN patients.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with the Clinical Management team to understand staffing baseline requirements in order to build, modify and maintain employees’ schedules, review and input shift trades and manage vacation requests in WFM (Scheduling software)
• Appropriate application of WRHN and unions’ collective agreement language
• Accurately updates schedules to reflect employee’s actual time worked
• Identifies and communicates opportunities to improve operational efficiency
• Participates in and supports projects as needed
• Contributes to ensuring there is a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors

Position Requirements

• Post-Secondary Community College Diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience is required
• Experience and proficiency using computer software is mandatory
• Minimum 1 year recent comparable experience is required in building, and modifying employees’ schedules in a complex environment, preferably in Health Care.
• Previous working knowledge of collective agreements is preferred
• Efficient data entry skills required
• Effective communication, organizational, time management, collaboration and problem solving skills required
• Extreme attention to detail is required
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment required
• WFM (Kronos) experience preferred

Salary: CAD 30.46-32.70

Post Date: 09/25/2026

Close Date: 09/30/2026

Location: CA:ON:Kitchener

Address: 3570 King Street East,Kitchener,ON,N2A 2W1,CA

WRHN is committed to fair and equitable employment and in our recruitment and selection practices. We strongly believe in inclusion and diversity within our organization, and welcome all applicants including, but not limited to racialized communities, all religions and ethnicities, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, Indigenous people, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of our Hospital community. We are committed to providing and fostering a respectful workplace for all employees, free from violence and harassment.

Accommodations are available during all stages of the recruitment process in accordance with the Human Rights Code. WRHN is committed to complying with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) to provide an inclusive, barrier free workplace. We will accommodate the accessibility needs of individuals with disabilities to support participation in all aspects of the recruitment process. Should you require this accommodation, please contact Human Resources.

International Applicants

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