Labour Relations Coordinator, Human Resources - Full Time - Markham Stouffville Hospital

Oak Valley Health • Markham, ON

5d • CA$37 - CA$44 • Onsite

About The Position

Oak Valley Health is seeking a detail-oriented and organized Labour Relations Coordinator to support labour and employee relations activities across our organization. Reporting to the Manager, Employee & Labour Relations, you will assist with grievance administration, collective agreement interpretation, labour relations reporting, and labour-management initiatives while supporting positive relationships with leaders, employees, and union partners.

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree in Human Resources, Labour Relations, Industrial Relations, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum 1–3 years of Human Resources experience, preferably within a unionized environment.
• Exposure to labour relations processes such as grievance administration, collective agreement interpretation, workplace investigations, or labour-management committees.
• Knowledge of applicable employment and labour legislation, including the Employment Standards Act, Labour Relations Act, and Human Rights Code.
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to maintain professionalism in sensitive situations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, including the judgment to identify issues requiring escalation.
• Proficiency with HRIS systems and Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.

Nice To Haves

• Healthcare and/or multi-site organizational experience is considered an asset.
• CHRP or CHRL designation, or progress toward certification, is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support grievance administration, ensuring timelines, documentation, and follow-up activities are managed effectively.
• Assist with workplace investigations through information gathering, note-taking, documentation review, and preparation of supporting materials.
• Provide guidance to leaders on routine collective agreement interpretation, including scheduling, overtime, premiums, leaves, attendance management, and progressive discipline processes.
• Maintain accurate labour relations records and databases, including grievances, disciplinary matters, and Letters of Understanding.
• Compile labour relations metrics and reports to support trend analysis and decision-making.
• Coordinate labour-management committee meetings, including agenda preparation, meeting logistics, minute-taking, and action item tracking.
• Support collective bargaining preparation through research, data collection, and organization of background materials.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with union representatives, operational leaders, and Human Resources colleagues.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level