Description
Human Resource Services and Staff Well-Being
Contract ending January 9, 2026
Salary: $94, 981 to $106, 903
A bout the Board
The Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board (HWDSB) is committed to learning, equity, engagement and innovation. We are guided by our vision, Growing Together, the mission that every student experiences a sense of belonging and engages in dynamic learning to reach their potential and build their own future, and our values of Compassion, Dignity, Trust, and Joy to guide our daily work and ensure that we honour the unique identities and needs of all. Proudly serving a community of approximately 50,000 students in the City of Hamilton and surrounding area, HWDSB operates across 80 elementary schools, 13 secondary schools and 1 Adult Learning Centre, in addition to providing support and service to approximately 8,800 staff members.
Staff Wellness
At HWDSB, staff wellness is a priority. We are committed to co-creating and fostering an environment where staff feel safe, valued, and supported. We are continuously striving to support the needs of our diverse community and actively work to foster and maintain a culture of human rights.
Our holistic Staff Wellness program has been designed to support employee’s well-being in all dimensions of health. As one part of this comprehensive program, all staff as well as their dependents have access to free and confidential supports through our Employee and Family Assistance Provider (EFAP), in addition to many other program components.
About the Role
Reporting to the Manager, Recruitment and Staffing, the incumbent will be responsible for the outreach, recruitment, selection, and staffing processes within a large multi-union environment. The incumbent will deliver subject specific expertise and exemplary customer service to a diverse group of internal and external associates to provide a positive experience for all employees and employment candidates.
Duties include but are not limited to:
Organize and manage all aspects of internal and external outreach, recruitment, and selection processes across a diverse range of employee groups
Develop and implement creative strategies to reach high quality talent pools while ensuring outreach, recruitment and selection processes are barrier-free, fair, equitable, open and transparent
Ensure accurate processing of wage and salary administration in compliance with the collective agreements and Board Policies and Procedures
Administer and coordinate system-wide internal staffing processes in accordance with provincial legislation and collective agreement language
Provide timely and accurate advice regarding recruitment strategies, staffing policies, employment legislation, and collective agreements for senior management, supervisory staff, principals, and employees
Establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with union officials and a variety of internal and external associates
Work in partnership with other members of the Human Resource Services and Staff Well-Being Department to support changes in employee status and staff transitions
Develop and implement quality human resources service initiatives; supporting a variety of special projects; other related duties as assigned
Qualifications :
Post-secondary education in industrial relations, labour relations or human resources management or equivalent related education and directly related experience
CHRP/Human Resources Certificate or equivalent related professional designation (an asset)
Three years of progressive human resources experience in a multi-union and public sector environment
Comprehensive knowledge and experience in human resources practices and processes, relevant provincial and federal legislation, and collective agreements
Knowledge of Ontario College of Teachers, Basic and Additional Qualifications, Ministry of Education, Education Act, Regulation 274, Employment Standards Act, Ontario Human Rights Code, Freedom of Information Act, Pay Equity
Excellent research, analytical, organizational, problem solving and strategic thinking skills
Highly developed interpersonal skills with the ability to build collaborative working relationships and provide exemplary service to a diverse group of internal and external associates
Demonstrated effective leadership, coordination, organizational and planning skills
Demonstrated attention to detail and accuracy, ability to meet timelines and maintain confidentiality
Knowledge and understanding of the Board’s Mission, Annual Plan, Equity Action Plan, policies, and directives
Demonstrated practice of anti-oppressive/anti-racist approaches to disrupt discrimination and dismantle racism and oppression to ensure respectful and inclusive staffing processes
Previous experience with education sector staffing processes considered an asset
The successful applicant will be required to work a flexible work week during peak workload periods
Deadline for submission is 4:00 p.m. on Monday, November 25, 2024
Employment Equity Statement
Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board (HWDSB) is committed to building inclusive learning and working environments where students see themselves reflected in the curriculum, staff population, physical surroundings and the broader community.
HWDSB’s mission is to empower students to learn and grow to their full potential in a diverse world. Guided by this mission, HWDSB strives to build a workforce that embodies the values of human rights, equity, diversity and inclusion, while reflecting and welcoming the diverse and distinct identities, experiences and needs of our students and our communities.
HWDSB seeks qualified candidates who share our commitment to equity and inclusion, and who will contribute to the vision of creating inclusive and equitable outcomes. HWDSB especially invites and welcomes applications from:
Indigenous Peoples (e.g., First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples).
Members of groups that commonly experience discrimination due to race, ancestry, colour, religion and/or spiritual beliefs, or place of origin (e.g., Black and racialized communities, immigrant communities, etc.).
Persons with visible and/or invisible (physical and/or mental) disabilities.
Persons who identify as women.
Persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions. (i.e., Two-spirit and LGBTQIA+).
As part of HWDSB’s commitment to employment equity and removing barriers to groups that have faced and continue to face barriers in employment, we invite all applicants to complete a voluntary questionnaire that collects identity-based information. The voluntary questionnaire is on the Apply to Education application page for this position.
HWDSB is committed to providing accommodation throughout the recruitment and selection process, based on any human rights protected grounds. If you require accommodation, please notify us in advance and we will work with you to meet your needs.
Land Acknowledgement
HWDSB is located on ancestral Anishinaabe and Haudenosaunee Confederacy land as determined by the Dish with One Spoon treaty. The Dish with One Spoon wampum belt represents the treaty relationship between the Haudenosaunee Confederacy and Anishinaabe with respect to sharing the land and resources thereon. The intent of this agreement is for all nations sharing this territory to do so responsibly, respectfully and sustainably in perpetuity. We respect the longstanding relationships with the local Indigenous communities, the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and the Six Nations of the Grand River.
Applicant Self-Identification Form
The information collected on this form is used to monitor HWDSB’s progress toward our equity goals including our commitment to diversity in HWDSB recruitment and hiring practices. We are committed to the security and confidentiality of information under our control, and to the protection of privacy with respect to personal and confidential information that is collected, used, disclosed and retained in the system (Policy 1.6 - Privacy). Information on this form is collected pursuant to Ontario’s Education Equity Action Plan (Ministry of Education) and in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA). Access to this form is restricted to specific individuals in Human Resources. The Research and Analytics Department will use aggregate data from all the forms (not individual data) for internal reporting. Their access and use of the data is governed by MFIPPA and ethical research practices. Applicant Self-Identification Forms will be maintained in the Human Resources job competition file and securely destroyed 1 year after the job posting for candidates not selected for an interview and 6 years after the job posting for candidates interviewed, in accordance with general records retention principles. If you prefer not to answer any of the questions, you can select “prefer not to answer”. This in no way affects your application or the applicant selection process. If you have questions or concerns about this form please contact humanresources@hwdsb.on.ca.
