Temporary Staffing Specialist

Knighthunter Inc.; London; On-site; CAD 74,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

The Thames Valley District School Board in London, Ontario, invites applications for a Temporary Staffing Specialist (anticipated 12 months). This role supports recruitment and staffing processes for specific bargaining units, ensuring compliance with collective agreements and board policies.

You will manage surplus and redundancy, coordinate recruitment activities, and produce staffing reports. Ideal candidate has a four-year HR or business degree (or three-year + HR credential), three years HR

Qualifications

• Four-year degree in human resources or business administration or equivalent.
• Three-year degree combined with a post-secondary program in human resources or equivalent.
• Certified Human Resources Leader designation is preferred.
• Three years of human resources, related work experience is required.
• Proficient computer skills utilizing Microsoft Office Suite and demonstrated experience with HRIS.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and facilitate internal and external recruitment and selection activities including preparation of job postings, screening and rating of applicants in accordance with Board policies, procedures, regulations and employee agreements.
• Leading and facilitating the skills assessment, interview and selection process.
• Calculate, create and implement salary grids and allocation of employee leave accounts for all employee groups.
• Determine salary or grid placement in accordance with employee agreements, authorization, and verification of experience.
• High attention to detail required in ensuring the accuracy of data input and generation of staffing related reports.
• Participate in labour management meetings, mutual concerns meetings and staffing related grievance processes as required.
• Prepare and research staffing provisions, processes and reports for collective bargaining.
• Participate and act as a staffing resource on collective bargaining, staffing, redeployment, job evaluation, and other committees as required.
• Complete special assignments as requested.
• Consistently strive to create efficiencies and improve Staffing processes to ensure staffing activities are consistent with best practices.
• Demonstrate current knowledge and a comprehensive understanding of employee agreements, legislation, regulations and Board policies and procedures.

Skills

MS Office

HRIS

Education

Four-year degree in HR or business administration

Three-year degree + HR program

CHRL designation preferred

Job description

Temporary Staffing Specialist

The Thames Valley District School Board (TVDSB) is the fourth largest school board in Ontario and a major employer in one of Canada’s fastest growing regions. Our inclusive and diverse board serves 83,000 students and employs nearly 12,000 staff across the City of London, Elgin, Middlesex and Oxford Counties, Chippewas of the Thames First Nation, Munsee-Delaware Nation and Oneida Nation of the Thames. We offer competitive benefits including a pension program and comprehensive mental health and well-being support. Best of all, every role at TVDSB directly supports the success of children and families in YOUR community. Join TVDSB to build each student's tomorrow, every day!

TEMPORARY STAFFING SPECIALIST

JOB TITLE: Temporary Staffing Specialist (Anticipated to be 12 months)

LOCATION: Education Centre, London

SALARY RANGE: $73,592 - $97,321

HIRING RANGE: $73,592 - $93,930

DATE OF VACANCY: Immediate

APPLICATION DEADLINE: November 4, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.

The Staffing Specialist contributes to the operational functions of the department with responsibility for the recruitment and staffing processes of specific bargaining units and employee groups, in accordance with Collective Agreements, employment legislation and Board policies and procedures. The Staffing Specialist manages the surplus and redundancy processes and participates in related labour relations activities. The Staffing Specialist addresses complex issues requiring attention to detail and establishes and maintains positive and effective relationships. The Staffing Specialist responds to inquiries from supervisors, school administrators, unions, staff and the public while effectively meeting deadlines in a highly confidential and frequently changing environment.

• Coordinate and facilitate internal and external recruitment and selection activities including preparation of job postings, screening and rating of applicants in accordance with Board policies, procedures, regulations and employee agreements.
• Leading and facilitating the skills assessment, interview and selection process.
• Calculate, create and implement salary grids and allocation of employee leave accounts for all employee groups.
• Determine salary or grid placement in accordance with employee agreements, authorization, and verification of experience.
• High attention to detail required in ensuring the accuracy of data input and generation of staffing related reports.
• Participate in labour management meetings, mutual concerns meetings and staffing related grievance processes as required.
• Prepare and research staffing provisions, processes and reports for collective bargaining.
• Participate and act as a staffing resource on collective bargaining, staffing, redeployment, job evaluation, and other committees as required.
• Complete special assignments as requested.
• Consistently strive to create efficiencies and improve Staffing processes to ensure staffing activities are consistent with best practices.
• Demonstrate current knowledge and a comprehensive understanding of employee agreements, legislation, regulations and Board policies and procedures.

EDUCATION /EXPERIENCE:

Completion of a four (4) year degree in human resources or business administration or equivalent or a three (3) year degree combined with a post-secondary program in human resources or equivalent. Certified Human Resources Leader designation is preferred. Three (3) years of human resources, related work experience is required. Proficient computer skills utilizing Microsoft Office Suite, and demonstrated experience working with a Human Resources Information System (HRIS).

Please note it is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the application is received by Human Resources on or before the deadline date.

This position exists due to one vacancy in an existing role within the organization. (Revised)

Thames Valley does not utilize any assistive technology in the recruitment and selection process.

The recruitment process requires a criminal background check for work with vulnerable persons. In accordance with regulations, this will be an ongoing expectation of employment for TVDSB employees every five years of employment.

This position will be posted outside the jurisdiction of the Association of Administrative Professional and Support Personnel; however, first consideration will be given to permanent members of AAPSP.

If you were educated outside of Canada, you must have your certificates and/or diplomas or degrees assessed against Canadian education standards. This will enable you to provide proof of Canadian equivalency when applying for a job. The Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada is a membership organization that offers fair and credible academic credential assessment services in Canada. (NOTE: This is different from translating credentials into English).

The Thames Valley District School Board is committed to equity and inclusion in the recruitment of qualified staff who reflect and support the diverse perspectives, experiences and needs of our students and school communities. The Thames Valley District School Board seeks to ensure that all recruiting processes are non-discriminatory and barrier-free and will provide accommodations to applicants in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Please inform the Human Resources team member indicated below of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you require.

Rachael Patrick, Staffing Specialist, Human Resources

We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.