Human Resources Business Partner (Contract - 8 Months)

The City of Brantford is recruiting temporary contract positions to assist with implementing Development Approvals Streamlining Funding Projects and Initiatives across the Corporation. The Ontario government has announced a new $45-million Streamline Development Approval Fund to help Ontario's large municipalities improve systems for managing and approving housing applications.  

The City of Brantford is a single-tier municipality with a population of almost 100,000 located on the "exceptional waters" of the Grand River in southwestern Ontario. The Human Resources department has a staff complement of 17 individuals providing a broad range of services in a complex environment with 12 core bargaining units across the full spectrum of municipal service areas. There are approximately 1200 full-time, part-time, seasonal and contract employees.

Reporting to the Manager of Human Resources Services, your primary focus is to be a business partner for one of our three Commissions by providing advice and guidance in functional HR areas including recruitment, employee and labour relations, training and employee development, and job evaluation/pay equity. This position will also assist with a variety of corporate and departmental projects.

This is an eight (8) month contract position with the possibility of an extension. 

QUALIFICATIONS

• You will possess a degree or diploma in a related field and preferably hold a Certified Human Resources Leader (CHRL) designation.
• Your minimum five years of progressively responsible human resources experience, ideally in the municipal sector, and extensive knowledge of HR fundamentals, combined with demonstrated leadership abilities within a complex unionized environment will be essential.
• You are committed to professionalism and teamwork; possess a comprehensive knowledge of contemporary human resource practices with a strong emphasis on customer service, communication and mentoring.