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Working for the City of Burlington

A great career is closer than you think. Come work for the City of Burlington, where you’ll be joining an innovative and progressive workplace focused on building a 21st century city that respects the diversity of our residents, visitors and employees; and prioritizes continuous opportunities for you to learn and grow.

We don't just spend time attracting the best talent. We spend time and resources to keep the best talent. This may include: flexible working hours, mobile and hybrid working arrangements, a great pension and benefits package, as well as programs to foster innovation and leadership.

Location

This position is eligible for a hybrid work model. When attending an event or meeting in person, your primary office location be based out of Sims Square, 390 Brant St, Burlington ON. Work location is subject to change at the discretion of the City due to operational demands.

Position Overview

The City of Burlington, Ontario, ranked by Maclean's Magazine as Canada's best community, is an exciting and fulfilling place for HR professionals to work because of the community focus and the complexity that is inherent in an organization that has multiple business lines. The challenges are real as are the rewards; every day is different!    

Right now, the City is in a transformative phase and the HR department needs to be ready to respond, which is why we are currently looking for one experienced Human Resources Representative who value inclusivity, collaboration and results.  

If you are looking to join a dedicated and supportive team of HR professionals who are committed to partnering with client groups to deliver service excellence, both to our staff and the community, then this may be the opportunity for you!

Responsibilities

As members of the Human Resources team, our HR Representatives are senior generalists who are responsible for providing both operational and strategic HR support to their specific client groups. Responsibilities will include providing support, advice and guidance to employees and people leaders in the areas of:

• Recruitment;
• Career and retirement planning;
• Performance management;
• Organizational development;
• Employee and Labour Relations; and
• Employment Legislation

You will have demonstrated the ability to approach situations from an objective perspective with tact, diplomacy and integrity, looking for creative solutions where possible.  In addition, experience facilitating groups/discussions to reach consensus and an ability to look beyond traditional approaches are important.  Our HR Representatives provide guidance and advice in a customer focused manner.

You will be looked upon to model the City’s values and foster an inclusive and safe work environment for all.

Requirements

You will have a minimum of 3 years HR generalist experience coupled with a University Degree in a related field and/or a post graduate diploma in Human Resources. A CHRL designation would be considered an asset. Your ability to collaborate and to build effective working relationships across the organization with a range of stakeholders at all levels is essential.  

You thrive in a collaborative environment where lessons are shared, questions are encouraged, and a continuous improvement mindset is a must.

This position may require occasional travel between sites and/or City facilities.

Additional Information

All City of Burlington staff are required to be fully vaccinated as a condition of hire in accordance with the City’s COVID-19 Staff Vaccination Policy.  For more information on this policy, please click on the following link: https://www.burlington.ca/en/your-city/career-opportunities.asp

Accommodations

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, the City of Burlington accommodates the individual needs of applicants with disabilities within the recruitment process. Please call us at 905-335-7602 or email us at: hr@burlington.ca if you require accommodation to ensure your equal participation in the recruitment and selection process.

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