The Corporation of the Town of Orangeville

invites applications for the position of

Manager, Human Resources

Corporate Services Department

(Full-time position, 35 hours per week)

Located on the north-west edge of the Greater Toronto Area, less than one hour’s drive from Toronto and yet only moments away from the unspoiled, natural beauty of the Niagara Escarpment, the Town of Orangeville (“Town”) offers an excellent combination of location, small town charm and urban amenities. Situated in the picturesque natural setting of the Hills of Headwaters, Orangeville is home to nearly 30,000 residents and is the largest urban community and regional service centre within the County of Dufferin. Orangeville is a great place to raise a family, with an excellent quality of life and a strong sense of community. The Town is committed to a value based, thriving and collaborative work environment that supports our employee’s success. The Town is looking for leadership who can inspire and guide their teams, fostering a positive and inclusive work environment while driving success and innovation. Our employees are passionate about delivering high-quality programs and services to our residents and are proud to contribute to making Orangeville one of the exceptional places to live in Canada.

The Manager, Human Resources (HR) is responsible for ensuring strategic and operational alignment with the Town’s strategic plan boosting the Town’s reputation as a preferred employer and creating a corporate conscience for a healthy and safe workplace. The Manager, HR provides leadership, oversight and subject matter expertise to management and staff in a variety of areas such as organizational design and planning, training and development, recruitment and retention, labour and employee relations, health and safety, policy development, compensation and benefits, coaching, staffing, and investigations. The Manager, HR is responsible for the development and implementation of a people strategy. The Manager, HR will also have functional oversight health, safety and wellness; disability management and attendance support; recruitment and onboarding; employee engagement; and performance management.  The aim of this position is to build a high performance organization through flexible and creative human resources policies and procedures in an inclusive and diverse organizational culture.

Job Duties:

• Development of short- and long-term people plan and HR divisional strategies in consultation with the General Manager, Corporate Services and CAO.
• Prepares annual business plan and budget for submission to the General Manager, Corporate Services; monitors the administration of same including authorization of purchases; provides costing assistance to other divisions as it relates to HR.
• Functions as a partner to all business units.
• Develops and administers the overall compensation program for Town staff including market surveys of salaries and employee benefits, job evaluation and Pay Equity compliance, performance management, and salary progression
• Provides professional advice to the Town’s staff re: Human Resources policies, practices, procedures that include program implementation, and administration recommendations.
• Oversee the Town’s multiple benefit plans and Employee Assistance Plan, make recommendations for plan design changes, and annually review the plan designs and costs with the consultant

• Provide advice and coaching to managers and staff on HR policies and procedures to ensure consistent application and approve or escalate exceptions, as applicable.
• Conduct investigations, advise on policy violations, and make recommendations for corrective actions.
• Participates in the collective bargaining process including providing advice/recommendation/interpretation in contract negotiations preparation;
• Responds to enquiries from and/or liaises with staff, elected officials, other Departments/levels of government/agencies, local boards/commissions, fire association, employment applicants, legal counsel, consultants, contract services, etc., on corporate human resource programs, policies, and practices, employment opportunities, contract/legislative requirements, and other human resources matters as required.

• Regularly reviews and evaluates divisional administrative and service delivery processes with a view to streamlining/updating practices to compliment departmental user needs, enhance efficiency/effectiveness, and foster excellence in customer/client service.
•  Leads internal efforts regarding EDI.
• Develops, recommends and implements corporate human resource policies, procedures, and programs utilizing cross-functional teams for consultation where appropriate/beneficial; develops effective education/training/communication strategies to ensure understanding of new/changed programs and policies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• University Degree in Human Resources or Business Administration majoring in Human Resources
• Certified Human Resources Leader (CHRL) designation and current membership with the Human Resources Professional Association (HRPA)
• Seven (7) years of progressive experience in a Human Resources generalist position, with three (3) of those years in a senior level position managing the Human Resources function and supervising employees.
• Experience in building and maintaining strong teams and to ensure high standards of professional service.
• Thorough working knowledge of the entire scope of Human Resource practices, theories, trends and legislations and acts such as Ontario Pay Equity and Human Rights. 
• Ability to interpret Employment law legislation and contract language.
• Strong leadership skills with emphasis on organizing, delegating, coaching and staff development.
• Superior problem solving and conflict resolution skills along with effective communications skills both verbal and written.
• Superior public relations skills to deal courteously and effectively with all levels of staff and government, elected officials, local boards/commissions, community groups and organizations, the general public and the HR networking community.
• Excellent administrative report-writing, communications, analytical, organization, inter-personal and supervisory skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and HRIS database systems

Successful candidates will be required to complete a background check, including but not limited to a Judicial Matters and Criminal Record Check, in accordance with the duties.

Salary Range: $138,617.93 to $162,163.38, Band 14 on the Town’s 2025 Pay Grid, plus a comprehensive benefits package

Qualified candidates are invited to apply no later than 4 p.m. on Friday, January 31, 2025. Applications may be submitted online, or in person to the Town Hall located at 87 Broadway, addressed to Human Resources. Please do not email your application. Please note that only those who are selected for an interview will be contacted by Human Resources.

To select the best candidates to serve the Town of Orangeville and its people, several screening tools, including Police Record Checks are required as part of the hiring process for some employment or volunteer positions. When requested, applicants are required to provide a Police Record Check as a condition of their offer of employment. Police Record Checks must be dated within three (3) months of the employment offer to be considered valid. The specific type of Police Record Check required will be indicated in the job posting qualifications.

The Town of Orangeville is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance. By submitting your personal information to the Town of Orangeville, you consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of that information in connection with our recruitment, hiring and/or employment processes. Personal information on this form is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c.25, as amended, and will be used to determine the qualifications for employment with the Town of Orangeville. Questions about this collection should be directed to the Manager, Human Resources at 87 Broadway, Orangeville, Ontario L9W 1K1.