The District Municipality of Muskoka is currently recruiting for a

Director, Human Resources

Posting Date: Wednesday, December 4, 2024
Closing Date: Wednesday, January 8, 2025 @ 12:00 NOON
Starting Rate: $149,587 annually
Salary Range: $149,587 - $174,996 annually
Hours of Work: 37.5 hours per week
Classification: Management
Status: Permanent full-time

The District:
Muskoka is a great place to live and play, and the District is a four-season municipality passionate about
protecting, servicing and caring for this community. We have opportunities that will allow you to learn, grow and
build your career amongst other ambitious leaders and innovators. We offer a competitive compensation
package and are committed to promoting diversity, accessibility and inclusion. It’s what we do!

The Opportunity:
Reporting directly to the Chief Administration Officer (CAO), the Director, Human Resources is responsible for
the strategic leadership, management, and administration of the corporate Human Resource (HR) function,
including labour and employee relations, collective bargaining, recruitment and staffing, organizational design,
succession planning and performance management, compensation and benefits, health, safety & wellness,
disability management, HRIS management, employee recognition and engagement, human resources policy
and program development, and learning and development.

What you will do:
• Work closely with the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), the District Strategic Leadership Team (DSLT)

and Council, either directly or through applicable Committees, to advise on all matters pertaining to HR
program areas.

Develop action plans and track progress towards achieving the HR-related goals in the District’s Strategic

Action Plan, including development and implementation of a Recruitment and Retention Strategy that
incorporates the goals of diversity, inclusion, and equity and positions the District as an employer of choice
in Muskoka.

Prepare reports, budgets, recommendations, and presentations as required. Attend Council, Committees

and public meetings as required.

Lead, direct, mentor and support departmental staff consistent with District values, policies and

procedures; including strategic planning, recruiting, development and performance evaluation.

Act as a member of the DSLT. Advise and assist the CAO in carrying out their duties.

Develop strategy and programs related to succession planning, staff development, performance

assessment and corporate training.

Develop and promote good management / employee relations.

Act as lead negotiator during collective bargaining. Liaise with unions to administer or resolve issues

related to the collective agreements.

Manage comprehensive corporate health, safety & wellness programs based on regulatory requirements,

industry standards and recognized best practices.

Develop, recommend, implement, administer, and ensure compliance of the total compensation program,

including salary, job evaluation and pay equity, benefits, and pension programs.

Develop, recommend, implement, and administer HR policies and procedures. Provide advice & coaching

to managers and employees.

Responsible for recruitment and staffing programs including sourcing, screening, testing, interviewing,

reference checking and employee orientation.

Conduct and/ or review investigations, advise on policy violations and make recommendations for

corrective action.

Develop, maintain, and report on HR and management information.

Partner with Commissioner of Finance and Corporate Services in the successful delivery of joint services,

such as budget and complement control, payroll, benefits, union negotiations, policies, etc.

Liaise with the various external lawyers, consultants, insurance brokers & carriers as needed.

Lead and/ or undertake special projects for the corporation.

What you will need:
• University degree, or equivalent, in a specialized field such as public/business administration, labour

relations, or Human Resource Management.

Minimum ten (10) years of progressively related experience including five (5) years in a management

capacity.

CHRL designation or working towards an asset.

Well versed in labour relations with demonstrated negotiating background and extensive knowledge of

provincial labour policies, procedures, and standards. Advanced level understanding of compensation,
payroll and benefits, job evaluation and pay equity.

Ability to speak publicly and articulately as well as make decisions on complex and sensitive issues in an

impartial and authoritative manner while balancing multiple competing interests.

Demonstrated experience in leadership and the ability to exercise a high level of independence.

Well-developed organization competencies in strategic planning, financial management, and political acuity

Proven critical thinking skills and extensive experience in designing and implementing change and

achieving performance objectives.

Pragmatic and well attuned judgement required to work collaboratively and confidently across the

corporation, often in situations where various stakeholders bring different perspectives to bear on complex
issues.

Technologically proficient with a wide range of programs and applications

What we are offering:
The District is proud to offer the following benefits with this job:

Health benefits

Paid vacation

Paid leaves

OMERS pension

Work-life flexibility

Perks and discounts

Wellness programs

Fostering and fun environment

Professional development and education opportunities

Pay range progression based on length of time in the job and satisfactory performance

The Next Step
If you have the necessary skills, experience and qualifications, and can support our vision and values (RISE:
Respect, Innovation, Service and Equity), please email a cover letter and resume (confidentially) to
Blaire Melvin, Executive Assistant to the Chief Administrative Officer, blaire.melvin@muskoka.on.ca
prior to 4:30 PM on Wednesday January 8, 2025.

Visit our careers page for other opportunities.

The District of Muskoka is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in our workforce, encouraging applications from all

qualified individuals. Our organization is committed to providing persons with disabilities with equal opportunities and standards of

goods and services, and we are compliant with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If you require disability related

accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please advise the Human Resources department as soon as possible.

Accommodation may be provided in all steps of the hiring process. Any questions regarding this posting should be directed to the

Human Resources Department.

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