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People and Culture Business Partner - (1497) Kinark Child and Family Services has a rich 50-year history serving children and youth through a wide range of evidence-based mental health services that include individual, family, and group counselling. We are on a mission to help children and youth with complex needs achieve better life outcomes with a broader vision of a healthy future for Ontarios children and youth. We have a passionate team of over 700 staff serving close to 9,000 children and youth each year in our three program streams - Community-based Child and Youth Mental Health, Autism, and Forensic Mental Health. Our people are the heartbeat of our organization where Holding children, youth, and families at the centre of all that we do is only one of the values that guides our work. In support of our journey towards being an employer of choice in our sectors, our staff is engaged for feedback to identify and support improvements, big and small, to enhance the employee experience. If you have a passion for making a difference in the lives of children and youth with complex needs and want to be part of the mission we are on Come join our team! For more information about Kinark, our values, our strategic priorities, and our service programs, please visit ourwebsite atwww.kinark.on.ca. What we offer: - Competitive salary, comprehensive health and dental benefits, and other employment perks * - Flexible work arrangement supporting employee work life balance - Employer Matching Defined Contribution Pension Plan up to 6% * - Employee Wellness Program - Extensive Educational and Training Opportunities and Supports - Supportive work environment with regular Supervision and Feedback - Renowned Accredited Clinical Programs We currently have an opportunity for: Position Title People and Culture Business Partner Program Lists Kinark Child & Family Services -> Head Office Location Reg/Temp Regular Start Date April 1, 2026 Temporary End Date Full/Part Time Full-Time Relief No Other Employee Classification (if applicable) Total # of hours per week 35 $80,000CAD- $90,000CAD annually. Compensation is negotiable and will be determined based on the successful candidates experience, skills, and qualifications. # of Positions 1 Close Date May 4, 2026 Job Description The People and Culture Business Partner plays an integral role in both the operational and strategic activities of People and Culture across multiple program areas and sites. The incumbent in this role is a well versed seasoned Human Resources Professional with a strong ability to motivate, inspire and persuade the organization and is relied upon for HR knowledge and expertise at all levels of the organization, including providing support and advice to managers and employees on P&C programs and policies, acting as a liaison between the Union and the Employer in the areas of Employee Relations, Labour Relations and Health and Safety, as well as in leading and coordinating P&C initiatives. Salary range- $80,000CAD- $90,000CAD annually. Compensation is negotiable and will be determined based on the successful candidates experience, skills, and qualifications. Areas of Direct Responsibilities include: - Customer service support to operations supervisors / managers to tailor services based on developing a full understanding of the clients needs. - Utilizing a consultative approach and broad human resources generalist knowledge, work directly with assigned client group(s) to provide an experienced level of counsel, expert advice, coaching and leadership. - Advise on and support the union and non union compensation plan(s) for assigned client group(s) including performing job evaluations when required. - For assigned client group(s), act as the main point of contact to support with labour and employee relations matters, adhering to related legislation and multiple Collective Agreements. - Work in collaboration with operations supervisor/managers, to resolve employee and labour relations matters including performance management, progressive discipline and termination, leave and accommodation management, grievance management and resolution as required. - Draft discipline and termination letters. Participate in the discipline and termination discussions between the manager and employee. Review past cases both internally and externally for best practices. - Lead or co-lead workplace investigations (as appropriate) to provide conflict resolution including claims to harassment and discrimination. - Oversee the management of ESA leaves of absence for assigned client groups (e.g. pregnancy/parental leave) ensuring supporting documents are submitted to substantiate leave requests, drafting and issuing leave letters, tracking leaves, liaising with employees and supervisor regarding status updates. - Manage and participate in the grievance process up to and including arbitration, as well as participate in Collective Bargaining. - Monitor and ensure compliance with relevant Health & Safety legislation. - Participate in the development and implementation of People and Culture policies, procedures and programs. - Lead the communication and implementation of People and Culture programs to assigned client group(s), including preparing and delivering presentations and/or written communications to clients, as we as addressing questions and concerns. - Prepare reports, presentations and other education material related to key workplace relations issues to support organization continuous learning. - Lead, organize and coordinate ad hoc P&C projects to contribute to the continuous improvement of organizational performance. - Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management or related discipline - CHRP or CHRL designation or in process an asset. Experience: - Minimum 5 years of HR generalist working experience with a proven expertise of employee and labour relations. - Working experience in a unionized environment; must be able to advise on interpretation and administration of multiple collective agreements and participate and manage through grievances. - Experience in workplace Health & Safety including WSIB claims management. Additional Skills and Qualifications: - Expert knowledge of HR legislation including but not limited to, the Ontario Employment Standards Act, Ontario Human Rights Code, OSHA, Labour Relations Act, etc. - Demonstrated skills and experience in leading workplace investigations, including writing investigation reports. - Demonstrated skills in advising, guiding, educating and supporting leaders in managing employment matters. - Strong knowledge of legal principles and framework associated with all aspects of Employee Relations and Labour Relations (including collective bargaining, grievance arbitration, discipline and discharge, progressive performance management, attendance management etc.). - Strong ability to influence outcomes, excellent verbal and written communications skills, as well as strong research organizational and analytical skills. - Exceptional customer service approach and communication skills with a relationship focused attitude. - Excellent interpersonal, communication and problem-solving skills, including conflict resolution skills. - High level of composure and demonstrated ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment where there is a need to be able to effectively manage multiple tasks/assignments at the same time. - Solid understanding and use of project management and ability to balance and manage multiple interests. - Strong attention to detail with the ability to recognize errors or patterns in data. - Critical thinking related to the impact within the employee experience. - Ability to work as a team player and independently. - Advanced skills with Microsoft Office, including OneNote, Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint. - Experience and solid understanding working with HRIS systems. Experience with People Soft, Kronos/UKG, and Deltek an asset; - Valid Ontario Drivers License in good standing, is necessary for this position. Working Conditions: - Occasional travel to visit client sites will be required. - Remote work option available, but could change as business demand shifts. ** Please note that Equivalent combination of education & experience will be considered. Kinark Child and Family Services conditions of employment include but are not limited to successful Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening or Criminal Broad Record Check, based on position, and completed Pre-Employment Medical certificate. Criminal record check disclosures with confirmed findings will be reviewed in accordance with applicable policies and relevant legislation and does not necessarily preclude employment. Each case is reviewed individually and considers the relevance of the findings to assess the implications to employment Candidates must have the skills and knowledge needed to work with an increasingly diverse client and staff population as well as a proven commitment to anti-oppression, equity, and inclusion as relevant for the role applied to. Kinark Child and Family Services values inclusivity and diversity in the workplace, including age, ancestry, disability, gender expression, gender identity, race, religion and sexual orientation, that make each of us unique, and recognize that people experience oppression based on these characteristics and identities. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds. We are committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process, please notify People and Culture at [email protected] or (905) 474-9595. While we thank all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Any information obtained during the course of recruitment will be used for employment recruitment purposes only, and not for any other purpose. #J-18808-Ljbffr