Director of Human Resources

The County of Grey is a family of distinctive communities situated two hours north of Toronto, which values its natural environment, healthy economy and rural lifestyle. Home to more than 100,000 residents, Grey County is dedicated to providing responsive and efficient services in collaboration with its municipal and community partners.

We are currently recruiting for an innovative, forward thinking leader to fill the role of Director, Human Resources.  Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer, the successful candidate will be a key member of the Senior Management Team, providing advice and guidance on all human resource matters. The position is responsible for the strategic leadership, continuous improvement and day-to-day administration of the Human Resources Department and corporate human resources portfolio for over 900 full and part time staff and seven union locals representing over half of the staff complement.

Key responsibilities will include developing and implementing HR programs/policies and strategy aligned with corporate goals and direction; providing HR services in support of departments and advice/recommendations to County Council; negotiating collective agreements and fostering effective relationships with unions; and being an active partner with the CAO and Leadership Team in building organizational capacity and a workplace culture that is high-performing, collaborative, accountable and values-driven.

You have a degree in a related discipline, 5+ years of experience in a senior role in a large, complex unionized environment, a CHRL designation or equivalent and strong financial and negotiation skills.

Core hours are 8:30-4:30 Monday-Friday.  Candidates for the above position are invited to submit resumes prior to Wednesday, November 25, 2020 at 4:30pm to:

Kim Wingrove, Chief Administrative Officer

The County of Grey

595 9^th Avenue East

Owen Sound Ontario N4K 3E3

Email: Kim.wingrove@grey.ca

Web:  https://www.grey.ca/careers

We would like to take this opportunity to thank all applicants.  Only those to be interviewed will be contacted.