WORKPLACE RELATIONS & INVESTIGATIONS CONSULTANT, TFT

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WORKPLACE RELATIONS & INVESTIGATIONS CONSULTANT, TFTVACANCY DETAILSVACANCY NUMBER: 44792JFJOB TITLE: WORKPLACE RELATIONS & INVESTIGATIONS CONSULTANT, TFTSTATUS: TEMPORARY FULL TIMEDEPARTMENT: CORPORATE WORKPLACE RELATIONSLOCATION: WELLAND SITE/MULTI-SITEHOURS OF WORK: 75 HOURS PER PAY PERIODPOSTING DATE: 28 October 2026CLOSING DATE: 3 November 2026UNION: NON UNIONWAGE RANGE: $55.320 PER HOURNiagara Health is a regional hospital system with multiple sites and a growing network of community-based and virtual services.We are seeking an experienced, compassionate and highly collaborative professional to join our team as a Workplace Relations & Investigations Consultant. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the employee experience by helping to foster a workplace culture built on respect, inclusion, safety and accountability.At Niagara Health, we believe that healthy workplace relationships are essential to supporting our people and delivering exceptional care. The Workplace Relations team plays a critical role in creating an environment where concerns are addressed fairly, employees feel supported, and leaders are equipped with the tools and guidance they need to navigate complex workplace situations.Key Responsibilities:o Support the implementation and continuous improvement of workplace relations programs and initiatives that promote a respectful, safe and inclusive workplaceo Provide expert advice and guidance to leaders, staff and physicians on workplace relations matters, helping to resolve concerns through coaching, education, facilitated conversations, conflict resolution and collaborative problem-solvingo Conduct and lead workplace investigations involving respectful workplace concerns, harassment, and other sensitive employee matters, ensuring matters are managed fairly, objectively and confidentiallyo Develop and deliver education, training and awareness programs that strengthen respectful workplace practices and support positive working relationshipso Identify emerging workplace trends and recommend proactive strategies to address concerns, mitigate risk and enhance workplace cultureo Provide input and recommendations to support the review and enhancement of workplace relations programs, practices and resourceso Support organizational initiatives and events related to workplace safety, violence prevention, diversity, equity, inclusion and belongingo Maintain accurate documentation and reporting while ensuring confidentiality and professional standards are upheldWho You Are:You are a trusted advisor and skilled facilitator and investigator who understands that positive workplace relationships are essential to employee well-being, engagement and exceptional patient care.You bring empathy, objectivity and sound judgment to complex workplace situations. You build trust quickly, navigate sensitive conversations with professionalism and help leaders and employees find practical, respectful solutions.o Build strong relationships through trust, respect and open communicationo Navigate difficult conversations with professionalism, empathy and confidenceo Conduct fair, objective and thorough assessments of workplace concernso Balance competing perspectives while maintaining confidentiality and sound judgmento Coach and support leaders, staff and physicians through complex workplace situationso Foster collaboration and help others find constructive solutions to workplace challengeso Communicate effectively with diverse groups across the organizationo Embrace continuous learning and seek opportunities to enhance programs, processes and outcomeso Champion a workplace culture where people feel respected, supported and empowered to contribute their bestQualifications:o Graduate or post-graduate education in Human Resources, Organizational Behaviour, or a related disciplineo Experience conducting workplace investigations, workplace assessments or dispute resolution processes involving sensitive and complex matterso Demonstrated ability to provide advice and guidance on workplace policies, employment legislation and respectful workplace practiceso Experience developing and delivering education, training or awareness programs to diverse audienceso Strong analytical, problem-solving and critical thinking skills, with the ability to assess information objectively and make balanced recommendationso Exceptional communication, interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with the ability to establish credibility and trust with leaders, staff and physicianso Demonstrated ability to manage sensitive and confidential information with discretion, professionalism and sound judgmento Knowledge of workplace harassment, violence prevention, human rights and respectful workplace principleso Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities, navigate ambiguity and deliver results in a fast-paced environmento Strong facilitation, coaching and conflict resolution skillso Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and related workplace technologyThis role is based in Welland and involves travel across multiple sites.Join Niagara Health and bring your expertise, compassion and commitment to a team dedicated to supporting our people and strengthening workplace culture. We'd love to hear from you!At Niagara Health, we value diversity, equity and inclusion, and welcome applications from all people. We are especially interested in hearing from you if you are excited about being part of a respectful and hard-working team in the beautiful Niagara Region, have a passion for service and excellence in healthcare, have a background or related expertise in the healthcare environment, supporting patient care and providing extraordinary customer-service.In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Niagara Health will provide accommodations through the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.At Niagara Health, we are committed to advancing diversity, equity and inclusion. As a part of this work, we collect information on Ontario Human Rights Code grounds and non-Code grounds in order to: hire and retain diverse talent, prevent and/or address systemic barriers to access and opportunity, improve service delivery and programs and advance diversity and inclusion overall. All identification questions are optional and include a "prefer not to answer" option.#J-18808-Ljbffr

Job Description

WORKPLACE RELATIONS & INVESTIGATIONS CONSULTANT, TFTVACANCY DETAILSVACANCY NUMBER: 44792JFJOB TITLE: WORKPLACE RELATIONS & INVESTIGATIONS CONSULTANT, TFTSTATUS: TEMPORARY FULL TIMEDEPARTMENT: CORPORATE WORKPLACE RELATIONSLOCATION: WELLAND SITE/MULTI-SITEHOURS OF WORK: 75 HOURS PER PAY PERIODPOSTING DATE: 28 October 2026CLOSING DATE: 3 November 2026UNION: NON UNIONWAGE RANGE: $55.320 PER HOURNiagara Health is a regional hospital system with multiple sites and a growing network of community-based and virtual services.We are seeking an experienced, compassionate and highly collaborative professional to join our team as a Workplace Relations & Investigations Consultant. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the employee experience by helping to foster a workplace culture built on respect, inclusion, safety and accountability.At Niagara Health, we believe that healthy workplace relationships are essential to supporting our people and delivering exceptional care. The Workplace Relations team plays a critical role in creating an environment where concerns are addressed fairly, employees feel supported, and leaders are equipped with the tools and guidance they need to navigate complex workplace situations.Key Responsibilities:o Support the implementation and continuous improvement of workplace relations programs and initiatives that promote a respectful, safe and inclusive workplaceo Provide expert advice and guidance to leaders, staff and physicians on workplace relations matters, helping to resolve concerns through coaching, education, facilitated conversations, conflict resolution and collaborative problem-solvingo Conduct and lead workplace investigations involving respectful workplace concerns, harassment, and other sensitive employee matters, ensuring matters are managed fairly, objectively and confidentiallyo Develop and deliver education, training and awareness programs that strengthen respectful workplace practices and support positive working relationshipso Identify emerging workplace trends and recommend proactive strategies to address concerns, mitigate risk and enhance workplace cultureo Provide input and recommendations to support the review and enhancement of workplace relations programs, practices and resourceso Support organizational initiatives and events related to workplace safety, violence prevention, diversity, equity, inclusion and belongingo Maintain accurate documentation and reporting while ensuring confidentiality and professional standards are upheldWho You Are:You are a trusted advisor and skilled facilitator and investigator who understands that positive workplace relationships are essential to employee well-being, engagement and exceptional patient care.You bring empathy, objectivity and sound judgment to complex workplace situations. You build trust quickly, navigate sensitive conversations with professionalism and help leaders and employees find practical, respectful solutions.o Build strong relationships through trust, respect and open communicationo Navigate difficult conversations with professionalism, empathy and confidenceo Conduct fair, objective and thorough assessments of workplace concernso Balance competing perspectives while maintaining confidentiality and sound judgmento Coach and support leaders, staff and physicians through complex workplace situationso Foster collaboration and help others find constructive solutions to workplace challengeso Communicate effectively with diverse groups across the organizationo Embrace continuous learning and seek opportunities to enhance programs, processes and outcomeso Champion a workplace culture where people feel respected, supported and empowered to contribute their bestQualifications:o Graduate or post-graduate education in Human Resources, Organizational Behaviour, or a related disciplineo Experience conducting workplace investigations, workplace assessments or dispute resolution processes involving sensitive and complex matterso Demonstrated ability to provide advice and guidance on workplace policies, employment legislation and respectful workplace practiceso Experience developing and delivering education, training or awareness programs to diverse audienceso Strong analytical, problem-solving and critical thinking skills, with the ability to assess information objectively and make balanced recommendationso Exceptional communication, interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with the ability to establish credibility and trust with leaders, staff and physicianso Demonstrated ability to manage sensitive and confidential information with discretion, professionalism and sound judgmento Knowledge of workplace harassment, violence prevention, human rights and respectful workplace principleso Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities, navigate ambiguity and deliver results in a fast-paced environmento Strong facilitation, coaching and conflict resolution skillso Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and related workplace technologyThis role is based in Welland and involves travel across multiple sites.Join Niagara Health and bring your expertise, compassion and commitment to a team dedicated to supporting our people and strengthening workplace culture. We'd love to hear from you!At Niagara Health, we value diversity, equity and inclusion, and welcome applications from all people. We are especially interested in hearing from you if you are excited about being part of a respectful and hard-working team in the beautiful Niagara Region, have a passion for service and excellence in healthcare, have a background or related expertise in the healthcare environment, supporting patient care and providing extraordinary customer-service.In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Niagara Health will provide accommodations through the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.At Niagara Health, we are committed to advancing diversity, equity and inclusion. As a part of this work, we collect information on Ontario Human Rights Code grounds and non-Code grounds in order to: hire and retain diverse talent, prevent and/or address systemic barriers to access and opportunity, improve service delivery and programs and advance diversity and inclusion overall. All identification questions are optional and include a "prefer not to answer" option.#J-18808-Ljbffr