Reporting to the Director, Employee Labour Relations and Human Rights, the Workplace Investigations Lead is instrumental in leading and championing corporate strategies related to workplace investigations at HHS. As a key contact for internal and external stakeholders, the Workplace Investigations Lead provides guidance and support to the Investigation Specialists, managers across the HR portfolio, stakeholders and external consultants on a broad spectrum of workplace investigation matters. In addition, the role provides expert evidence-based advice to the organization with respect to complex workplace complaints and is responsible, from time to time, for investigating complex workplace complaints received under the Prevention and Management of Workplace Violence and Harassment Protocol, Values Based Code of Conduct, and the Privacy Breach Investigation Protocol, amongst other policies.
The Workplace Investigations Lead is a primary resource on various projects and quality improvement initiatives related to workplace investigations and related policies. The Lead ensures best practices with respect to workplace investigations and report writing are followed across the organization, and will develop and ensure facilitation of all levels of training and education related to conducting workplace investigations and the policies, as applicable (e.g. departmental, webinars, etc.).
- Undergraduate Degree in Law, Labour/Industrial Relations, or Business Administration, or equivalent related experience required
- Master’s Degree in Labour/Industrial Relations an asset
- Minimum of 7 years related experience in HR/labour relations and/or legal experience in multi-site, unionized environment; conducting workplace investigations
- Minimum of 5 years related experience coaching/mentoring and alternate dispute resolution techniques
- Minimum 3 years related experience in leadership and managing complex projects
- Experience in a highly unionized public sector environment preferred
- Considerable experience in the development and implementation of workplace investigation policies, procedures and best practices
- Comprehensive knowledge of relevant legislation, including the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act, Human Rights Code, Employment Standards Act, 2000, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, and other healthcare and/ or regulatory standards and guidelines
- Demonstrated excellence in effective communication (written and verbal)
- Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in a high performance environment.
- Ability to work on confidential and sensitive matters with tact and discretion
As a condition of employment, you are required to submit proof of full COVID-19 vaccination to Employee Health Services.
Job
Other
Primary Location
Ontario-Hamilton
This position will be located at
100 King St. West
Organization
HUMAN RESOURCES
Status
Regular
Hours per week
37.5
Number of Openings
1
Union Code
Non Union Employees
Minimum Salary
48.2500
Maximum Salary
61.8600
Post Date
Apr 27, 2023, 11:00:00 PM
May 5, 2023, 10:59:00 PM
Unit Summary
The Employee Labour Relations team, as part of the Human Resources (HR) portfolio, is the primary source of subject matter expertise regarding employee and labour relations for HHS, and its expansive and diverse population. The team provides a highly effective continuum of human resources services from varied, high performing HR professionals comprised of Labour Relations,Workplace Investigations Specialists, Associates and Coordinators.
Schedule Work Hours
Monday – Friday, Days (with flexibility for meetings as needed)
Guidelines
Hamilton Health Sciences fosters a culture of patient and staff safety, whereby all employees are guided by our Mission, Vision, Values, and Values Based Code of Conduct. Hamilton Health Sciences is a teaching hospital and all staff and physicians are expected to support students and other learners.
To be considered for this opportunity applicants must apply during the posting period. All internal and external applicants may ONLY apply via the Careers website.
Hamilton Health Sciences is an equal opportunity employer and we will accommodate any needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Hiring processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities, if requested. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application processes, please contact HR Operations at 905-521-2100, Ext. 46947 for assistance. If the applicant requires a specific accommodation because of a disability during an interview, the applicant will need to advise the hiring manager when scheduling the interview and the appropriate accommodations can be made.
This competition is open to all qualified applicants, however, qualified internal applicants will be considered first. Past performance will be considered as part of the selection process. If you are a previous employee of Hamilton Health Sciences, please note: the circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment
Proficiency in both Official Languages, French and English, is considered an asset
If this position is temporary, selection for this position will be as per the outlined Collective Agreements:
Article 30 (k), CUPE Collective Agreement
Article 10.7 (d), ONA Collective Agreement
Article 13.01 (b) (ii), OPSEU 273 Collective Agreement
Article 14.04, OPSEU 209 Collective Agreement
Article 2.07 and Article 13, PIPSC RT Collective Agreement
