Job Summary
The Human Resources Coordinator reports directly to Business Strategy and provides strategic human resources leadership, operational support, and oversight of the Health and Safety function. This role works closely with supervisors and leadership teams to ensure effective organizational performance, compliance, and continuous improvement across all areas of human resources and workplace health and safety. This job is to replace a role currently established.
Key Responsibilities
Human Resources
Lead and support all core Human Resources functions, including:
- Employee Relations: Manage employee concerns, workplace investigations, disciplinary processes, and terminations.
- Recruitment and Selection: Coordinate recruitment activities, conduct interviews and reference checks, manage candidate selection, prepare employment offers, negotiate compensation, and issue employment agreements.
- Training and Development: Assess organizational training needs and identify appropriate training providers for orientation, safety training, leadership development, and other required programs.
- Government Programs and Grants: Apply for government grants and manage all related documentation and reporting requirements.
- Attendance and Absence Management: Administer vacation and time-off requests, provide attendance counseling, and assist employees in navigating Employment Standards Act (ESA) leaves.
- Policies and Procedures: Develop, implement, and maintain company policies and procedures by monitoring legislative changes and establishing best practices that balance operational needs with compliance requirements.
- Benefits Administration: Manage employee benefit programs and collaborate with providers to control costs while maintaining competitive offerings.
Health and Safety
Provide oversight and support for all Health and Safety functions but administer higher level:
Incident Management:
- Lead accident, hazard, harassment, and workplace investigations.
- Develop and monitor corrective action plans.
· WSIB Administration:
- Manage WSIB claims and Early and Safe Return-to-Work programs.
- Prepare and submit SEIF applications and appeals as required.
Strategic Leadership
- Support strategic corporate planning initiatives, including organizational restructuring and workforce planning.
- Help with content for weekly leadership meetings and assist with the development and monitoring of organizational goals.
- Audit and support annual performance management processes.
- Drive organizational performance through goal setting, coaching, employee development, performance improvement plans, and disciplinary processes.
- Develop and maintain action-tracking systems to support accountability and continuous improvement.
Regulatory Compliance
Act as the primary liaison with regulatory agencies and industry organizations, including:
- Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development (MLITSD)
- Ministry of the Environment
- Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB)
- Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA)
- Local Fire Departments
- Excellence in Manufacturing Consortium (EMC)
- Assess compliance findings, determine urgency levels, and develop improvement plans.
- Stay current with legislative and regulatory changes and ensure effective implementation, communication, training, and auditing of new requirements.
- Lead compliance initiatives related to occupational health and safety, mining regulations, industrial regulations, workplace violence and harassment prevention, traffic management, risk assessments, electrical safety, and other applicable legislation.
Accommodation and Return-to-Work Management
- Assess accommodation requests and develop individualized accommodation plans.
- Support employees returning to work through collaborative, respectful, and practical solutions that meet both employee and operational needs.
Required Skills and Qualifications
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong organizational and time-management abilities with exceptional attention to detail.
- Thorough knowledge of applicable employment, labour, and health and safety legislation.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and other business software applications.
- Strong leadership, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
Education and Experience
- Degree, diploma, or post-graduate certificate in Human Resources, Occupational Health and Safety, or a related field.
- Minimum 2–5 years of Human Resources experience.
- Minimum 2–5 years of Health and Safety experience preferred.
- CHRP or CHRL designation preferred.
- Experience in construction, manufacturing, mining, quarry, or other industrial environments is considered an asset.
Owen Sound Ledgerock Ltd. is committed to diversity, inclusion, and accessibility for persons with disabilities. If you require accommodation, please identify the need when contacted for an interview.
Pay: $55,000.00-$70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
