People Consultant (HR Business Partner)

Union: Non-Union
Number of vacancies: 1
Replacement or New Position: Replacement
Site: All UHN Sites (primary site: Toronto Western Hospital)
Department: People & Culture
Reports to: Director, Human Resources - People Consultants
Salary Range: $84,006 - $126,005 per annum
Hours: 37.5 per week
Status: Temporary Full-Time (18 months approximately)
Closing Date:  January 30, 2026

Qualifications

• Degree in Human Resources or Industrial Relations, or an equivalent combination of post secondary education and progressive HR experience
• 3–5 years of hands-on HR and labor relations success in unionized settings, collaborating with professional workforces and regulatory bodies. 
• Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) designation preferred.
• Exceptional presentation, communication, and influencing skills—you engage, inspire, and deliver outstanding customer service at every touchpoint. 
• Masterful at juggling priorities, owning your schedule, and staying organized while working at pace in a dynamic, team-driven environment. 
• Deep understanding of organizational behavior and forward-thinking HR strategies that empower others and shape high-performing teams. 
• Proven expertise in conflict resolution, troubleshooting complex issues, and navigating grievance and arbitration processes with finesse. 
• Knowledge of the Labour Relations Act, Hospital Industrial Labour Disputes Act, Employment Standards Act, Worker’s Compensation Act, human rights and other relevant legislation.
• Collaborative spirit and ability to thrive in partnership with diverse, talented teams. 
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)—you leverage technology to present ideas and drive initiatives. 
• Experience in a health care environment is a distinct advantage, showcasing your ability to excel in complex, regulated workplaces. 

Candidates must include a cover letter as part of the application.

Additional Information

Why join UHN?

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/)
• Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates.  Please ensure you check your email regularly.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

About the Company

UHN is Canada’s hospital and the world’s #1 publicly funded hospital. With 10 sites and more than 44,000 TeamUHN members, UHN consists of Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, The Michener Institute of Education and West Park Healthcare Centre. As Canada's top research hospital, the scope of biomedical research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care. UHN has the largest hospital-based research program in Canada, with major research in neurosciences, cardiology, transplantation, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomic medicine and rehabilitation medicine. UHN is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.

UHN’s vision is to build A Healthier World and it’s only because of the talented and dedicated people who work here that we are continually bringing that vision closer to reality.

www.uhn.ca