Investigations Specialist - Mississauga, Canada - Hamilton Health Sciences

Hamilton Health Sciences

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Mississauga, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Unit Summary
Step into a job that opens countless doors.

As Ontario's most comprehensive healthcare system, and the only one in the province to provide care from pre-birth to end of life, we offer endless opportunities.

You can explore advancement opportunities, take professional development courses, and stretch yourself as a leader, all at HHS.

We are the largest employer in the greater Hamilton region, and play a vital role in training the next generation of health professionals in collaboration with our academic partners, including McMaster University and Mohawk College.

Hamilton Health Sciences is a hospital system of 15,000 staff, physicians, researchers and volunteers that proudly serves south central Ontario residents.

We also provide specialized, advanced care to people from across the province.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Director, Employee Labour Relations and Human Rights, the Investigations Specialist is responsible for investigating workplace complaints received under the Prevention and Management of Workplace Violence and Harassment Protocol, Values Based Code of Conduct, and the Privacy Breach Investigation Protocol, amongst other policies.

The Investigations Specialist will conduct workplace investigations or arrange for the completion of investigations by a third party, and assists with mediating resolutions or arranging for the mediation of resolutions by a third party, where appropriate.

In addition, the role supports the development, implementation and evaluation of communication materials and training plans relating to the policies.

In collaboration with the HR Operations Team, Employee Labour Relations and Human Rights & Inclusion, the Investigations Specialist ensures best practices with respect to workplace investigations and report writing are followed across the organization, and will facilitate all levels of training and education related to conducting workplace investigations and the policies, as applicable (e.g. departmental, webinars, etc.)

Schedule Work Hours
Monday to Friday, Days

Qualifications

Undergraduate Degree in Law, Labour/Industrial Relations, or Business Administration, or equivalent related experience
Master's Degree in Labour/Industrial Relations an asset
Minimum of 710 years related experience in HR/labour relations and/or legal experience in multisite, unionized environment; conducting workplace investigations
Minimum of 5 years related experience coaching/mentoring and alternate dispute resolution techniques
Experience in a highly unionized, teaching, healthcare environment preferred
Considerable experience in the development and implementation of workplace investigation policies, procedures and best practices
Comprehensive knowledge of relevant legislation, including the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act, Human Rights Code, Employment Standards Act, 2000, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, and other healthcare and/or regulatory standards and guidelines
Demonstrated excellence in effective communication (written and verbal)
Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in a high performance environment.
Ability to work on confidential and sensitive matters with tact and discretion

As a condition of employment, you are required to submit proof of full COVID-19 vaccination to Employee Health Services.

Guidelines

Hamilton Health Sciences fosters a culture of patient and staff safety, whereby all employees are guided by our Mission, Vision, Values, and Values Based Code of Conduct.

Hamilton Health Sciences is a teaching hospital and all staff and physicians are expected to support students and other learners.

This competition is open to all qualified applicants, however, qualified internal applicants will be considered first. Past performance will be considered as part of the selection process.

If you are a previous employee of Hamilton Health Sciences, please note:
the circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment

Proficiency in both Official Languages, French and English, is considered an asset

If this position is temporary, selection for this position will be as per the outlined Collective Agreements:
Article 30 (k), CUPE Collective Agreement
Article 10.7 (d), ONA Collective Agreement
Article b) (ii), OPSEU 273 Collective Agreement
Article 14.04, OPSEU 209 Collective Agreement
Article 2.07 and Article 13, PIPSC RT Collective Agreement

Salary:
$47.46-$60.85 per hour

Benefits: