All jobs within 50 km around East Gwillimbury in Human Resources

• Posting Period: 30-Oct-2024 to 14-Nov-2024 
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Job Summary:

The Transportation Services Division is committed to building and maintaining a resilient transportation network so that people connect with the places, activities, and communities they value in the City of Toronto. The Workforce Development & Planning Team supports this mission by leading divisional workforce projects and initiatives related to reconciliation, equity and diversity, recruitment, health and safety, culture, and engagement as well as learning and development.

The Workforce Assistant is an integral member of the Workforce Development & Planning Team. Reporting to the unit Manager, the Assistant ensures all team processes and systems run smoothly, manages all team administration and data tracking, as well as triages general inquiries.  The Assistant would also directly support Transportation Services workforce related events.

Working closely with a team of experienced Human Resources professionals, the Assistant will become immersed in end-to-end Human Resources operations in a complex, unionized City division.  This role provides an opportunity for the successful incumbent to further their human resource knowledge and application.

The Workforce Development & Planning Team thrives on a culture of positivity, creativity, and continuous growth. If you are passionate about contributing to a positive workplace culture, love to be creative, and have exceptional communication, administrative, and coordination skills, this could be the role for you.

Major Responsibilities:

The primary functions associated with this position includes a variety of administrative and support functions, but are not limited to the following:

Administration

• Provides administrative support and coordination in Human Resources related activities such as recruitment file maintenance and archiving, complement management maintenance, and training record and calendar maintenance.
• Coordinates the unit’s budget activities pertaining to procurement such as conferences, memberships, tuition reimbursements and subscriptions.
• Supports the unit’s inventory of computer equipment, including the procurement of new equipment and technology needs.
• Maintains strict confidentiality of information and records.
• Develops unit administrative procedures and systems.

Program and Project Support

• Supports unit’s educational activities such as student placements, attendance management and program logistics.
• Provides onboarding activities/orientation to new unit staff as appropriate.
• Supports unit projects, programs, and events.
• Participates and completes assigned project work independently within tight timeframes.
• Supports policy and procedure development as assigned.
• Supports divisional training activities.

Communication and Reporting

• Composes detailed correspondence in matters relevant to the scope of responsibilities.
• Compiles, maintains, tracks and trends statistical data for use in forecasting; participates in analysis.
• Prepares visual presentations, briefing materials, and other documentation.
• Assists in preparing and maintaining unit web and intranet content.
• Represents the unit in communications with internal and external stakeholders, in matters relevant to the scope of responsibilities.
• Responds to detailed inquiries from divisional and City staff and the public in a diplomatic and efficient manner.

Key Qualifications:

1. Graduate from a relevant university or college program such as Human Resources, Psychology, Marketing, Communications or Business Management is an asset, or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
2. Administrative experience supporting senior level employees.
3. Experience with a variety of software packages including but not limited to (i.e. Microsoft Office, Slido, and/or Adobe). E-learning software administration experience is considered an asset.
4. Experience in the preparation and drafting of standard correspondence and reports and handling of confidential information.
5. Ability to identify and analyze problems and inefficiencies and suggest corrective actions and solutions.
6. Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to prepare detailed documentation requiring application of regulations, guidelines, policies, and procedures.
7. Ability to establish productive working relationships with all levels of staff, union officials and the public with well developed conflict resolution skills.
8. Ability to effectively establish timelines and handle a varied workload, with impeccable organizational skills.
9. Ability to work independently in a dynamic, complex environment, as well as part of a team.
10. Willingness to learn, expand skill sets as part of an evolving team to help move the corporate and divisional workforce initiatives forward.

Overview

Overview

Contributes to the overall success of Global HR Services by ensuring specific individual goals, plans, initiatives are executed / delivered in support of the team’s business strategies and objectives.

Is this role right for you? In this role you will:

• Champions a customer focused culture to deepen client relationships and leverage broader Bank relationships, systems and knowledge.
• Support the execution of employee communication plans and ad hoc project support as required, including partner support, translation management, and end to end publishing process
• Ownership of communication plans for enhancements to HR systems (e.g. Time and Attendance) including partner consultation, positioning, and key messaging.
• Manage tracking of HR initiatives, cyclical programs, and key dates at the GHRS, GHR, and enterprise level for comms planning and HRSO support planning (i.e. HR Initiatives Tracker and GHRS Comms Calendar)
• Provide logistics support for GHRS Town Halls and other ad hoc priority meetings and events including invites, vendor management, and surveys
• Ownership of distribution list process for GHRS team processes
• Understand how the Bank’s risk appetite and risk culture should be considered in day-to-day activities and decisions.
• Actively pursues effective and efficient operations of his/her respective areas in accordance with Scotiabank’s Values, its Code of Conduct and the Global Sales Principles, while ensuring the adequacy, adherence to and effectiveness of day-to-day business controls to meet obligations with respect to operational, compliance, AML/ATF/sanctions and conduct risk. 
• Champions a high-performance environment and contributes to an inclusive work environment. 

Do you have the skills that will enable you to succeed? We'd love to work with you if you have:

• Bachelor's degree in related discipline (Journalism, Communication, Organizational Development, English, Business, Human Resources)
• 1 to 3 years in developing and executing employee communications
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Ability to effectively collaborate with stakeholders, subject matter experts, and senior leadership
• Able to balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment and deadline-driven environment
• Ability to work well independently
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Desired skills:
  • HTML
  • Adobe Creative Suite (including but not limited to Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop)
  • Event management
  • Social media

What's in it for you?

• The opportunity to join a forward-thinking and collaborative team, surrounded by innovative thinkers
• A rewarding career path with diverse opportunities for professional development
• Internal training to support your growth and enhance your skills
• An inclusive working environment that encourages creativity, curiosity, and celebrates success!

Overview

The role of the Workplace Ambassador will collaborate with various partners to ensure a high-quality seamless workplace experience is provided consistently for all employees.  These partners include facilities and workplace experience teams, client employees, BGIS facilities and project teams, food service operators and fitness center operators.  In this role, there is a unique opportunity to influence how employees work, and directly impact their workday.  You will work with a team of professionals delivering workplace services including hospitality, reception, event space coordination, space occupancy and mail/package deliveries.  In this role, you will be empowered to make decisions that are aligned with the organization’s workplace standards to ensure that the space continues to meet the needs of all employees.  This role will support the key differentiator of the organization – it’s people, by enabling a culture of high-performance teams.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support a core set of office services consistent throughout designated high occupancy buildings.
• Liaise with BMO as required
• Support LOB's in redirecting or escalating issues to appropriate teams. 
• Collaborate on areas of opportunity for workplace efficiency and effectiveness.
• Coordinate with Mail / Courier support as required; receive packages and courier distribution
• Support Reception services (where applicable) for general building and shared conferencing floors
• Support LOB's with activities related to visitors and new hires, including how to effectively utilize services and amenities
• Observe, support and re-direct occupants, visitors and vendors where appropriate (Iron Mountain, day porter, FM services)
• Coordinate and validate Temporary Cards.  WA may coordinate requests and roster distribution between LOB, Security and/or Landlords.  Security/Badge Access for full-time and contract employees is the responsibility of the LOB's, including Onboarding/Offboarding requests and validating rosters.   
• Support maintenance of the reservation system in collaboration with LOB and BMO
• Support LOB's with updating distribution, phone directories, floor plan information, wayfinding, regulatory posters and other general office information and communications.
• Organize and order supplies in shared spaces, conference rooms, enclaves, connection café’s, business centers and any open spaces not business specific.  May include office supplies, kitchen supplies, cleaning kits, first aid kits (consumables), .   LOB retains responsibility for specific supplies not available for general use.
• Coffee Services; maintain supply in conjunction with coffee services vendor (where applicable)
• Manage office sundry equipment as required and/or available, including key maintenance, name plate printing
• Coordinate equipment maintenance in shared spaces, conference rooms, enclaves, connection café’s, business centers, quiet/wellness rooms and any shared spaces that are not business specific.  Ensure they are appropriately set up and supplied. Perform rounds daily and escalate any functionality issues to appropriate partners.  Personal equipment repair or servicing (laptop, desktop computer, mobile phone, dedicated printer) is the responsibility of the individual employee. 
• Support technology in shared spaces and redirect employees for support where required.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

• University degree with 1-3 years’ of job-related experience.
• Service oriented, able to be customer-facing and can-do attitude.
• Able to exercise sound judgement, make decisions, provide direction.
• Comfortable dealing with issues and people.  Strong communication skills.
• Strong computer skills, including MS suite of software.
• Self-starter, able to work independently as well as in a team.
• Pro-active, approachable, and solution-based.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Accuracy.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Strong organization skills.

Get ready for a human resources career like no other: join our expanding Total Rewards team as an HR Consultant, Compensation and work for the City you love!

What You Will Do:
 

• Provides compensation expertise, consultation, interpretation, and direct human resource services to assigned divisions.
• As a member of a team of human resource professionals, provides input into the development of goals and objectives based on corporate and divisional priorities.
• Provides input into programs/projects, developing recommendations, implementing solutions and ensuring quality in service delivery.
• Provides client-driven, consulting services and strategic advice and support to assigned divisions.
• Participates in the development, research, analysis, costing, implementation and/or negotiations of compensation programs, pay equity plans, job design and wage/salary administration and policies.
• Participates on a team of human resources professionals providing a range of human resources expertise, interpretation and consultation to clients for all aspects of compensation including job evaluation, job design, pay equity, wage/salary administration, compensation policy interpretation etc.
• Provides effective human resource management consultation/issue resolution services, interpretation and guidance to management, employees, and external organizations, requiring knowledge of human resource management and interpretation of legislation, collective agreements, policies, programs and processes related to compensation.
• Provides a quality control function as it relates to workload management, identifying continuous improvement, setting output targets/deliverables and metrics.
• Participates in the development of human resources policies, practices and procedures.
• Partners with Payroll, Legal Services and other functional areas in human resources in the delivery, implementation and resolution of human resources matters.
• Prepares and acts as a witness for mediation and arbitration hearings related to compensation, job evaluation and pay equity matters.
• Participates on Joint City/Union Job Evaluation Committees in administering job evaluation programs.
• Participates in the design, development and delivery of training tools for various stakeholders.
• Participates in developing project plans to ensure projects/programs are delivered on time and on target.
• Represents the division on corporate initiatives and divisional work teams.

What You Bring To The Role:
 

1. Post-secondary education in a relevant discipline (Human Resources, Business etc.) or the equivalent combination of education and experience. Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) or other relevant professional designation/certification is an asset.
2. Professional certification (e.g., CCP, GRP) is an asset.
3. Considerable experience in the human resources field including experience in compensation, job evaluation and pay equity.
4. Extensive experience utilizing analytical, research and problem solving skills with an ability to recommend solutions to compensation issues.
5. Experience providing excellent customer service and establishing effective working relationships with clients and stakeholders.
6. Sound knowledge and understanding of the Pay Equity Act and employment and related legislation such as the Labour Relations Act, Human Rights Code, Employment Standards Act, Collective Agreements, and human resource policies and practices.
7. Ability to deliver the consistent application of access, equity, diversity and human rights consideration in compensation program delivery.
8. Ability to work effectively independently and as part of a team, by participating in setting and achieving the teams' goals and objectives, making significant contributions, and providing input and feedback.
9. Effective conflict resolution and problem solving skills with a high degree of sensitivity and confidentiality.
10. Exceptional oral and written communications skills with the ability to work effectively with various stakeholders.
11. Proficient in using a variety of software packages including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and SAP.

12. Ability to adhere to the City's motto, mission, values and ethics.
     

Why You Will Love Working at The City:
 

1. We recognize the need for flexibility and offer a hybrid working environment that will provide you with an appropriate work-life balance required to thrive in today’s fast paced world.
2. A strong benefits package which includes competitive salaries, vacation, and other unique offerings.
3. We offer an excellent defined benefit pension plan bringing added value to our overall compensation package through OMERS.
4. We support ongoing learning and development and offer educational opportunities with tuition subsidies.
5. Opportunities to join and take an active role with City’s Communities of Inclusions comprised of employees who share a common identity, lived experience and/or set of interest and support each other’s professional development, sense of belonging and promote a culture of inclusion. 

Get ready for a human resources career like no other: join our expanding Total Rewards team as an HR Consultant, Compensation and work for the City you love!

What You Will Do:
 

• Provides compensation expertise, consultation, interpretation, and direct human resource services to assigned divisions.
• As a member of a team of human resource professionals, provides input into the development of goals and objectives based on corporate and divisional priorities.
• Provides input into programs/projects, developing recommendations, implementing solutions and ensuring quality in service delivery.
• Provides client-driven, consulting services and strategic advice and support to assigned divisions.
• Participates in the development, research, analysis, costing, implementation and/or negotiations of compensation programs, pay equity plans, job design and wage/salary administration and policies.
• Participates on a team of human resources professionals providing a range of human resources expertise, interpretation and consultation to clients for all aspects of compensation including job evaluation, job design, pay equity, wage/salary administration, compensation policy interpretation etc.
• Provides effective human resource management consultation/issue resolution services, interpretation and guidance to management, employees, and external organizations, requiring knowledge of human resource management and interpretation of legislation, collective agreements, policies, programs and processes related to compensation.
• Provides a quality control function as it relates to workload management, identifying continuous improvement, setting output targets/deliverables and metrics.
• Participates in the development of human resources policies, practices and procedures.
• Partners with Payroll, Legal Services and other functional areas in human resources in the delivery, implementation and resolution of human resources matters.
• Prepares and acts as a witness for mediation and arbitration hearings related to compensation, job evaluation and pay equity matters.
• Participates on Joint City/Union Job Evaluation Committees in administering job evaluation programs.
• Participates in the design, development and delivery of training tools for various stakeholders.
• Participates in developing project plans to ensure projects/programs are delivered on time and on target.
• Represents the division on corporate initiatives and divisional work teams.

What You Bring To The Role:
 

1. Post-secondary education in a relevant discipline (Human Resources, Business etc.) or the equivalent combination of education and experience. Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) or other relevant professional designation/certification is an asset.
2. Professional certification (e.g., CCP, GRP) is an asset.
3. Considerable experience in the human resources field including experience in compensation, job evaluation and pay equity.
4. Extensive experience utilizing analytical, research and problem solving skills with an ability to recommend solutions to compensation issues.
5. Experience providing excellent customer service and establishing effective working relationships with clients and stakeholders.
6. Sound knowledge and understanding of the Pay Equity Act and employment and related legislation such as the Labour Relations Act, Human Rights Code, Employment Standards Act, Collective Agreements, and human resource policies and practices.
7. Ability to deliver the consistent application of access, equity, diversity and human rights consideration in compensation program delivery.
8. Ability to work effectively independently and as part of a team, by participating in setting and achieving the teams' goals and objectives, making significant contributions, and providing input and feedback.
9. Effective conflict resolution and problem solving skills with a high degree of sensitivity and confidentiality.
10. Exceptional oral and written communications skills with the ability to work effectively with various stakeholders.
11. Proficient in using a variety of software packages including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and SAP.

12. Ability to adhere to the City's motto, mission, values and ethics.
     

Why You Will Love Working at The City:
 

1. We recognize the need for flexibility and offer a hybrid working environment that will provide you with an appropriate work-life balance required to thrive in today’s fast paced world.
2. A strong benefits package which includes competitive salaries, vacation, and other unique offerings.
3. We offer an excellent defined benefit pension plan bringing added value to our overall compensation package through OMERS.
4. We support ongoing learning and development and offer educational opportunities with tuition subsidies.
5. Opportunities to join and take an active role with City’s Communities of Inclusions comprised of employees who share a common identity, lived experience and/or set of interest and support each other’s professional development, sense of belonging and promote a culture of inclusion. 

• Identifies potential sources for recruiting Security Guards, such as through job fairs, associations, community organizations, advocacy groups, government agencies, military transition centers, vocational/technical schools, colleges and universities. 
• Develops ongoing effective relationships that will result in increased applicant flow of security candidates, by on site visitation with possible sources. 
• Determines effective media campaigns, with guidance from Area or Branch management, such as advertising (print, radio, television), posters, flyers, etc. 
• Conducts initial interviews prior to candidate referral to Branch office(s) for secondary interviews and screening. 
• Participates in applicant screening; administers surveys and interview enhancement tools, and refers potential candidates contacted at job fairs, etc., for follow-up interviews. 
• Reviews employment applications and evaluates work history, education and training, job skills, compensation needs, and other qualifications and requirements of applicants. 
• Reviews job orders and matches applicants with job requirements, utilizing manual or computerized file search methods. 
• Informs applicants of job duties and responsibilities, compensation and benefits, work schedules and working conditions, company and union policies, promotional opportunities, and other related information. 
• Maintains records of applicants not selected for employment. 
• Performs tasks and duties of a similar nature and scope as required for assigned office. 

• Diploma or University Degree in Business Management or Human Resources with a minimum of 1 year of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Excellent communication skills both oral and written.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft applications such as Word and Excel.
• Knowledge of government legislation including the Human Rights Code, Labour Code and Employment Standards Act is required.

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