Description
Human Resources Consultant (TERM)
Date Posted: 03/20/2026
Req ID:47423
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering
Department: Engineering HR Office
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Existing Vacancy: Yes
Description:
ABOUT US
The Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering is a world-renowned community of researchers and students dedicated to solving some of the world’s most pressing challenges through collaborative and multidisciplinary research and experiential education. Through rigorous technical training, and unparalleled extracurricular and professional experience opportunities, we prepare the next generation of engineering leaders and change makers to unlock the future’s boundless potential.
The Office of the Dean provides leadership for the Faculty’s academic, budgetary and planning processes and sets the strategic leadership of one of the world’s top-ranked engineering schools. The Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering is led by a dedicated and diverse group of academic and administrative professionals who exemplify excellence in their fields.
YOUR OPPORTUNITY
Working as a member of our dynamic and collaborative team in the Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering Human Resources office and utilizing an understanding of the overall goals and objectives of Human Resources and the University, the HR Consultant will provide a full range of HR services to client departments and will provide support for complex HR issues and activities within the portfolio.
The HR Consultant will independently advise departmental managers and administrators on HR policies, practices and procedures related to the management of non-union and unionized staff including organizational change, performance management, problem and conflict resolution, staff training and development, recruitment, salary administration, job design, job evaluation and termination. Responsibilities will also include interpretation, application and administration of collective agreements; advising on employment-legislation and jurisprudence including the Human Rights Code, the Employment Standards Act, etc.; analyzing, evaluating and classifying both unionized and non-unionized positions; providing recruitment advice and assistance to clients; providing independent advice and guidance on complex organizational change and restructuring, reviewing client concerns and objectives, outlining options and approaches and partnering with clients to facilitate the change processes; contributing to attendance and disability management as a member of a cross-functional team; and participating in special projects and process re-engineering.
This position will also work with the Director, Human Resources, to support new, creative strategic initiatives and special projects. As well, managing and providing guidance to staff as well as work with other University partners to support the broader institutional objectives.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
University degree in a relevant discipline and CHRP designation preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience:
Minimum five (5) years progressively responsible and related human resource experience. Demonstrated experience providing expertise and overall management to a wide range of complex staff issues. Experience with collective agreement and employment policy interpretation and application. Demonstrated experience with job evaluation, compensation and recruitment methodology and practices. Sound knowledge of human resources best practices and employment related legislation. Successful project management experience an asset.
Skills:
Superior oral and written communication, facilitation and interpersonal skills. Demonstrated critical thinking and problem solving skills. Must have demonstrated the ability to build effective working relationships in a manner that engenders support and cooperation. Ability to work effectively both independently and within a team environment and to successfully manage multiple and conflicting priorities with tight deadlines. Demonstrated proactive and effective client service orientation. Demonstrated analytical skills. Ability to maintain strict standards of confidentiality. Ability to coordinate projects and adhere to deadlines. Good computer skills in MS Office including Excel, Word and PowerPoint. HRIS skills. Demonstrated competence with databases/information systems and compiling and analyzing human resources information an asset.
Other:
Able to work in a highly diverse community with staff from varied backgrounds and a variety of age groups. Demonstrated commitment to equity and diversity and an awareness of and sensitivity to issues of equity, diversity and inclusion. Demonstrated creativity, flexibility and initiative. Demonstrated ability to deal with sensitive and complex issues with excellent judgement, tact, diplomacy and compassion.
Note: This is a term position until January 2028.
Closing Date: 03/29/2026,11:59PM ET
Employee Group: Salaried
Personnel Subarea:PM
Appointment Type: Budget – Term
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone: PM 3 — Hiring Zone: $93,592 – $109,190 — Broadband Salary Range: $93,592 – $155,985
Job Category: Administrative / Managerial
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Diversity Statement
The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.
As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see http://uoft.me/UP.
Accessibility Statement
The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.
The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.
If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact uoft.careers@utoronto.ca.
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