Strategic HR Partner — Education (15-Month Contract)

Durham District School Board; Whitby; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Durham District School Board is seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to provide strategic guidance, policy interpretation, and practical human resources solutions across a multi-union environment. The role emphasizes fair investigations, equity commitments, and collaboration with school leadership.

The position focuses on attendance and performance management, organizational changes, and alignment with employment legislation.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of five years of progressive HR experience in a large, multi-union public or broader public sector.
• Experience conducting formal workplace fact-finding and investigations.
• Experience interpreting and applying multiple collective agreements and employment laws.
• Experience contributing to HR policy, program development, change management, and strategic planning.
• Experience in education sector is an asset.
• CHRL designation is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic advice and coaching to leaders on complex workforce matters (attendance, performance, organizational changes).
• Interpret and apply collective agreements, policies, and employment laws within a multi-union environment.
• Plan and conduct fair workplace fact-finding and investigations; interview parties, evaluate evidence, prepare reports and recommendations.
• Build collaborative relationships with portfolio leaders to understand operational priorities and mitigate people-related risks.
• Contribute to the design, delivery, and implementation of HR programs, policies, and continuous improvements.
• Participate in formal labour-management activities such as grievances, arbitrations, and collective bargaining.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical skills

Investigation skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Anti-oppression

Coaching/mediation

Organizational skills

CHRL asset

MS Office / HRIS

Education

Post-secondary education in HR/IR/Business Admin

Tools

MS Office 365

HRIS platforms

Job description

Durham District School Board is seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to provide strategic guidance, policy interpretation, and practical human resources solutions across a multi-union environment. The role emphasizes fair investigations, equity commitments, and collaboration with school leadership.

The position focuses on attendance and performance management, organizational changes, and alignment with employment legislation.