Specialist, Human Resources - People Services

Position Number: 238325-67

Position Available: Specialist Human Resources

Status: Temporary Full-Time (1.0 FTE)

Department: People Services

Union: Non-union

Shifts: Days

Rate of Pay: $38.98/hr - $48.72/hr

Posting Date: May 5, 2026

Closing Date: May 12, 2026

Internal applicants must apply by 11:59pm on May 12, 2026.

About Joseph Brant Hospital:

Joseph Brant Hospital (JBH) is a full-service hospital located in the growing and thriving community of Burlington, Ontario, serving more than 185,000 residents in Halton, Hamilton, Waterdown, Flamborough, Milton and Stoney Creek. JBH is honoured to be recognized as one of Hamilton Niagara’s Top Employers since 2015, with a skilled team of approximately 200 physicians, 2,000 employees, and more than 300 volunteers.

JBH is a Clinical Education site in conjunction with McMaster University, and is designated as an Academic Community Teaching Hospital. JBH is also a partner member of the Burlington Ontario Health Team (BOHT). JBH is deeply committed to providing exemplary care and living the hospital’s core values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence.

JBH also inspires and empowers a culture of caring and this is demonstrated in many ways including our commitment to the health, safety, and wellbeing of our people. For more information, visit www.josephbranthospital.ca

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Manager, Human Resources, the Human Resources (HR) Specialist will be responsible for a broad based client portfolio. The Specialist will partner with clients to support talent acquisition activities including, attraction, selection and recruitment of top talent.

The Specialist will review/research and make recommendations on innovative recruitment strategies, provide guidance and support on HR policy, collective agreement provisions (as applicable), and compliance with employment-related legislation.

The Specialist will inform best practices in recruitment and retention strategies and contribute to the development of standard operation procedures.

AS THE HR SPECIALIST IN RECRUITMENT YOU WILL:

• Manage the complete recruitment cycle, expertly guiding hiring managers in the attraction, selection, recruitment and onboarding of new employees
• Work with internal clients to implement innovative recruitment strategies for key and hard-to-fill roles
• Build effective networks and relationships to ensure a strong pipeline of top talent for hard-to-fill roles, including highlighting passive candidate talent pools
• Provide expert and evidence-informed guidance to hiring managers, based on a comprehensive knowledge of legislative guidelines and interpretation of workforce analytics
• Build strong relationships with hiring managers to support fair and equitable hiring decisions in line with HR policies, evidence-informed practices and collective agreements
• Support client groups to maintain up-to-date posting language
• Recommend and implement process improvement opportunities that enhance service to clients and the candidate experience
• Collaborate with the Human Resources team to gather, maintain and communicate recruitment data that supports clients’ decision-making
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date Human Resources Information System data and reports

Qualifications Include:

• A minimum post-secondary degree as well as a diploma in Human Resources Management or equivalent, is required
• Completion of or working towards CHRP or CHRL
• Minimum 3 years’ recent experience working in a recruitment capacity is required, including; creating job postings, interview guides and applicant lists; developing screening questions to enable filtering of applicants; coordinating interviews; conducting reference checks; and issuing employment offers.
• Experience in partnering with hiring managers in a unionized environment, to develop innovative recruitment strategies for difficult to fill positions required
• Knowledge of and demonstrated success using applicant tracking systems to engage and attract top talent
• Experience in a health care environment considered an asset
• Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply employment legislation (e.g., Employment Standards, Human Rights Code, etc.), Human Resources Policies and Collective Agreements
• Demonstrated ability to build, foster and maintain effective relationships with candidates, clients, and team members
• Ability to multi-task and skillfully manage competing priorities
• Adaptable to changing priorities, deadlines and processes
• Exceptional customer service focus
• Experience working with HRIS systems
• Strong data entry skills
• Strong attention to detail and problem solving skills
• Knowledge and understanding of workforce analytics
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Please Note: Assignment subject to change based on the needs of the department.

To be considered for this exciting opportunity please visit the JBH Careers page to apply. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Joseph Brant Hospital is committed to an equitable and inclusive culture where everyone thrives and feels that they belong. One of the pillars of our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion framework is to enable our people and patients to flourish by removing barriers. In compliance with the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), accommodations are available during the recruitment and selection process and throughout employment.

Please help us meet our commitment to providing an inclusive and barrier-free environment by letting us know if you require accommodation. Contact Human Resources for confidential assistance at careers@josephbranthospital.ca or at 905-632-3737 ext. 4129.

This posting is for an existing vacancy. JBH does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select applicants.

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