Human Resources Coordinator in Fort Frances

Become Part of a Team That’s Improving Lives. Riverside Health Care’s greatest strength is our skilled team of employees with the common goal of delivering exceptional quality health care services across the Rainy River District. We support a safe and healthy work environment where each person is valued, respected and where personal and professional growth is encouraged. We are always seeking dedicated individuals who share our values of integrity, being accountable, caring, and progressive.

Qualifications:

• College diploma in Human Resources management and/or Industrial Relations; or equivalent education and experience acceptable to the employer.
• CHRP designation an asset.
• Minimum three years of human resources experience in a unionized environment in a labour relations capacity preferred.
• Experience working in a healthcare or health-related environment preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of employment legislation and regulations, legal principles and principles of common law applicable to the province of Ontario.
• Excellent computer literacy including HRIS systems/database and demonstrated experience with Microsoft Suite.
• Ability to communicate in a clear and compelling manner.
• Demonstrates sensitivity, objectivity, confidentiality, good judgment and professionalism.
• Excellent organizational, problem solving, negotiation, conflict resolution, building collaboration, and decision-making skills.
• Dependable, competent and continued ability to carry out responsibilities.
• Must be physically capable of performing the essential duties of the position.

General Accountability:

Under the supervision of the Senior Director of Human Resources, provides human resources services in the areas of employee and labour relations, corporate education and agency work.

Specific Accountabilities:

• In consultation with the Senior Director, take the lead on behalf of the corporation in matters of union/employee grievances, negotiation of collective agreements, employee conflict resolution, and discipline.
• Actively promote positive employee and union relations by communicating openly and clearly, having regular meetings and discussions with union representatives, and acting fair and consistent in the application of collective agreements, policies and procedures.
• Interpret, administer and ensure compliance with collective agreements and human resources policies; with the assistance of managers and Directors identify issues for negotiations and prepare for the negotiation process; direct the processing of grievances and work towards resolution.
• Meet regularly with union representatives for the purpose of contract interpretation and resolution of grievances and conflicts.
• In consultation with the Senior Director, provide guidance and counsel to managers on all labour relations related matters.
• Be alert to changes in employment legislative acts and regulations as well as the outcomes of arbitrations and common law cases regarding labour relations and employment law.
• Provide a comprehensive and effective Human Resource service through the maintenance of training and development and other human resources programs as assigned.
• Provide consistent application of human resources policies, procedures, collective agreements and legislation as it pertains to labour relations, training and development, by monitoring activities and providing assistance and advice to department leaders in these Human Resources functions.
• Participate in the achievement of strategic goals and objectives as they relate to human resources.
• Advise the Senior Director of strategy and position on matters that may lead to Union conflicts and costly arbitration processes.
• Under the direction of Senior Director, Human Resources and/or CNE, work with nursing agencies to recruit and onboard qualified nurses to the corporation.
• Work closely with the Maintenance Coordinator to ensure adequate accommodations.
• Actively collaborate with HR team members.
• Participate in corporate committees.
• Provide support on Surge Education and Training.
• Other duties as assigned.

Dimensions:

The position is one of four positions that report directly to the Senior Director, Human Resources: Recruitment & Immigration Coordinator, Occupational Health & Safety Coordinator, Staff Health Nurse. There are approximately 750 employees distributed within five facilities, in numerous classifications, generally assembled into support staff, professional/technical and management categories.

This position is continually challenged to balance the interests of the corporation with the needs of the individual; it is charged with the responsibility for the consistent application of policies and procedures within its portfolio to ensure they are up-to-date in terms of organizational needs, best practices and changes to legislation and alternatively it must recognize appropriate exceptions and timely change. It is imperative that this position develop and maintain credibility and integrity with the unions, managers and all employees regardless of status. It is essential that the incumbent is able to make effective recommendations and decisions when policies, procedures and past practices are unavailable or unclear. Negotiations and conflict resolution are intrinsic to this position. Maintaining labour harmony is a principle goal. Decisions made by the incumbent will commit the organization. Decisions of a significant nature require discussion with and authorization of the Senior Director, Human Resources.