Employee relations Jobs in Ajax, ON

Department

Corporate Services

Affiliation

Non-Union

Compensation Range

$115209.00 - $144011.00

Job Summary

Reporting to Manager of HR Services this role is responsible for overseeing a team of approximately 5 individuals in labour and employee relations recruitment compensation and job evaluation. The position provides guidance and support to all levels of management on these matters. Key responsibilities include supporting collective bargaining managing grievances assisting with policy development and review and overseeing recruitment and compensation functions. This role is pivotal in promoting and fostering positive labour and employee relations across the organization.

Job Duties Include

• Lead and mentor a team of approximately five HR professionals offering proactive daily guidance and support to ensure the achievement of team objectives and the effective execution of HR workplans.
• Provide expert advice on all labour and employee relations matters recruitment and job evaluation.
• Lead the implementation of equitable transparent and inclusive recruitment processes ensuring alignment with organizational goals and legislative requirements.
• Provide expert guidance to HR Generalists on best practices in recruitment including process mapping candidate experience optimization and leveraging HR technology to streamline workflows.
• Recommend corrective actions for performance concerns including training and discipline and escalate serious cases to the Manager of HR Services.
• Lead and support disciplinary processes including terminations.
• Manage the grievance process and guide managers through mediation and arbitration.
• Oversee internal and external investigations related to harassment sick leave and other concerns.
• Collaborate with legal counsel labour boards tribunals and medical professionals as required.
• Participate in collective bargaining including attending negotiations preparing proposals analyzing agreements and maintaining accurate records.
• Provide guidance on positive employee relations complaint handling and hiring practices to minimize risk and prevent escalation.
• Ensure compliance with legislation labour laws collective agreements compensation and job evaluation activities protecting the Towns interests.
• Promote consistency and fairness across HR policies and practices.
• Conduct research on HR trends to inform policy development and implementation.
• Work collaboratively with management and stakeholders on key projects.
• Contribute to the development monitoring and evaluation of HR strategies policies and programs aligned with corporate objectives.

Qualifications / Skills

What is Offered to Staff :

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How to Apply

If this opportunity matches your interest and experience please click the Apply button above and apply by 11 : 59 p.m. on the closing date :

January 22 2026

Are you a current Town of Ajax employee

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Equal Opportunity Employer

The Town of Ajax is committed to employment equity and building a workplace where all employees feel valued respected and supported. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds especially those who have been historically excluded including Black and Indigenous people racialized communities disabled persons 2SLGBTQIA individuals and others facing systemic inequities. If selected for an interview you will be provided with an opportunity to indicate your access needs. We are committed to ensuring an accessible and respectful hiring process.

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Required Experience :

Manager

Key Skills

Customer Service,CFA,Ethernet,Fiber,Anesthesia

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 115209 - 144011