Workplace Relations Specialist

Karis Disability Services; Ottawa; Sur place; CAD 41 000 - 47 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Karis Disability Services seeks a Workplace Relations Specialist to guide employee engagement and healthy workplace practices across districts. You will support the Employee Engagement Representatives, lead district events, and manage Health and Safety Council activities in Nepean and travel to programs as needed.

Requirements include a college diploma in HR or related field and at least two years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• 2 years of work experience in a related position.
• College Diploma in HR or related program preferred.

Responsabilités

• Guides employee engagement, workplace relations, and healthy practices.
• Leads planning, coordination, and delivery of district events and recognitions.
• Supports investigations and labour relations activities.

Connaissances

Communication skills

Problem solving

Initiative

Project management

OSH training

Policy knowledge

Formation

HR diploma

Description du poste

Location: East District- Ottawa and Kingston
24 hours/week onsite at the District office in Nepean.
Travel required to various programs when needed
Hourly rate of pay: CAD$30.07 - 33.97
Full G-License and reliable transportation required
Applications to be received by October 27, 2026, 11:59pm

The Workplace Relations Specialist provides guidance and recommendations on matters of employee engagement, workplace relations, and healthy workplace practices within communities. The Workplace Relations Specialist works within their communities and as a member of the District Leadership Team. The role supports and supervises the employee engagement model through the leadership of Employee Engagement Representatives and promotes healthy workplace practices through the effective management of Health and Safety Network Councils and related systems. The Workplace Relations Specialist also leads the planning, coordination, and delivery of district employee engagement, recognition, and communication events, including employee meetings, milestone celebrations, recognition programs, and other district-wide initiatives that strengthen employee connection and organizational culture. This role assists with additional district activities related to employee and labour relations and participates in and supports investigation processes. The Workplace Relations Specialist will respect and uphold the Values, Vision, and Mission of Karis Disability Services, support employees and people using services, and foster positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Job Specifications

2 years of work experience in a related position
Education: College Diploma in Human Resources or a related program preferred

Skills Required

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including presentation skills
• Creative Problem-Solving and Decision-Making
• Initiative
• Managing multiple and competing projects
• Joint Health & Safety Committee Training (Parts 1& 2)
• Maintain knowledge of current Karis Disability Services policies, collective agreements, Provincial Occupational Health & Safety legislation, the act respecting Employment Standards, provincial regulatory requirements and the Human Rights Code

Karis Disability Services seeks to hire a workforce that represents the diversity of the communities where we serve. We are committed to promoting communities of belonging where Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour feel valued, respected, represented, and heard. We encourage applications from qualified candidates from members of groups with historical or current barriers to equity. We seek to provide accessibility through all stages of the hiring process for all applicants with disabilities consistent with our Accessibility Policies and the AODA. Please let us know if you require an accommodation and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs.