Human Resources Consultant

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Are you looking for an opportunity to showcase your human resources expertise, relationship management skills, and excellent advisory and consultation skills?

Join the Ontario Science Centre - one of Canada's most visited cultural attractions and a world-renowned educational institution - and contribute to both the organization's success and the growth of your skillset by serving as a trusted advisor and providing strategic advice and superior customer service to program area managers and senior leaders during the delivery of end to end human resources services.

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About the job

The HR Consultant provides strategic HR services and advice to enable clients to make informed decisions in a wide variety of HR areas including: labour relations, talent management, organizational design and workforce planning, employee engagement, diversity and inclusion, learning and development, health, safety and wellness, the interpretation and application of collective agreements, and the development and delivery of associated policies, tools, and training.

You will build and maintain collaborative relationships while partnering with managers and senior business leaders on business planning initiatives in order to gain an understanding of their business plans, operational needs and challenges and to assess and consult on potential HR risks, issues and opportunities. You will also represent the employer in the employer-union relationship and develop, maintain and model a strong employee/labour relations environment that reflects the OSC's vision, mission, and strategic direction.

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What you bring to the team

Technical Skills and Knowledge

You have:
- Advanced knowledge of human resource and management theories, techniques and principles with specialized knowledge in labour relations, alternate dispute resolution, and negotiation to provide expert and strategic advice to clients.
- Applied knowledge of relevant legislation as well as experience interpreting collective agreements and case law and applying policies, directives and guidelines.
- Generalist knowledge in a combination of the following human resources areas: talent management and recruitment, organizational design and workforce planning, job evaluation, salary and benefits/pension administration, employee engagement, diversity and inclusion, learning and development, and health, safety and wellness to provide consultative services, support and tools for clients.
- Knowledge of and experience using human resources information systems and desktop software effectively.

Strategic Planning and Analytical Skills

You have:
- The ability to analyze business needs and risks and to identify issues (in particular those that have labour relations, legal and/or policy implications), develop strategies and recommend/implement solutions.
- Strategic thinking and creative problem solving skills to tailor your advice based on specific needs and to support the effective management of human resources.
- Resourcefulness and research/analytical skills to independently identify, analyze and resolve a range of complex and sensitive issues.
- Strong project management skills to lead and/or participate in projects for the development and implementation of corporate initiatives and have experience managing a high volume of work with competing priorities and deadlines.

Communication, Relationship Management, and Consultation Skills:

You have:
- Demonstrated experience advising and guiding management by providing solution-oriented, client-focused and strategic advice and support.
- Negotiation skills and strong judgement, political acuity, tact and discretion to facilitate the resolution of complex labour relations matters.
- Consultation, customer service and relationship management skills to determine, understand and anticipate client needs and manage client expectations.
- Written communication, presentation and facilitation skills to communicate human resources policies, best practices and legislation in a clear, concise and meaningful way.

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Additional information:

Note:

• T-SC-156452/20(2)

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Language requirements and assessment:
All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the "position(s) language" section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you'll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.

Exigences en matière de langue et évaluation:
Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario (FPO) sont affichées en français et en anglais. Consultez la section « Langue du ou des postes » en haut de chaque offre d'emploi pour connaître les exigences linguistiques. Pour tous les postes, les candidats sont évalués en anglais, la langue d'affaires de la FPO. Si le poste est bilingue (anglais/français), vous devrez également passer un test de compétences linguistiques en français.