Director of Human Resources

The City of Barrie is one of Canada’s most vibrant and progressive communities, a mid-size city that blends the dynamism of the southern Ontario economy and the lifestyle of the most coveted cottage country in the province. As the largest urban centre in Central Ontario, Barrie is poised for significant growth. With a population of 147,000 today, it is projected to grow over 253,000 by 2041. Council has a clear vision for this growth that aligns land use, infrastructure and community amenities. This vision is supported by a sustainable financial model which is built on a diversified economy. Having committed to organizational excellence by embracing technology and service reforms, the City of Barrie is shifting to a proactive service delivery model to shape the municipal services of the future, in the midst of rapid community growth.

Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer, and working closely with the Executive Management Team, the Director of Human Resources leads the development and execution of the corporate human resources strategic plan. They oversee at team of approximately 17 addressing short- and long-term strategic HR objectives of the City across a full range of programs and services in the areas of Total Rewards, HR Technology, Workplace Health and Safety, Employee Wellbeing, Employee and Labour Relations, Learning and Development, Diversity and Recruitment and Selection. The Director is an advocate for collaboration and partnerships to promote organizational effectiveness and an engaged workforce.

The ideal candidate is a seasoned HR generalist who has significant experience working in a public sector environment and has strong knowledge of how a multi-unionized setting functions. In addition to your degree, you are a holder of the CHRL designation from the Human Resources Professionals Association of Ontario. You are skilled in training and development, implementing strategies that align with the organization’s mission and vision, and have presented and interacted with senior leaders. Your ability to establish a high level of client trust and confidence across departments sets you apart. Your passion for creating clear paths for employee growth and development has resulted in deep loyalty and commitment to the organizations in which you’ve served.  

Applications are encouraged immediately and should be submitted online ideally by September 17, 2021 at https://www.odgersberndtson.com/en/careers/17330. For more information, please contact Margaret Vanwyck of Odgers Berndtson at margaret.vanwyck@odgersberndtson.com. We thank all those who express an interest, however only those chosen for further development will be contacted.

The City of Barrie is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with the Accessible Canada Act, 2019 and all applicable provincial accessibility standards, upon request, accommodation will be provided by both Odgers Berndtson and the City of Barrie throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities.