Employee Relations Specialist

The Halton Regional Police Service contributes to the safety and well‑being of more than 620,000 residents in Halton Region which includes the Towns of Milton, Halton Hills and Oakville, and the City of Burlington. It is our continual pursuit of excellence that keeps Halton at the forefront of policing and as a leader in the public safety arena. Through upstream approaches, partner collaboration, training, community engagement and a strong focus on inclusion and diversity, we have been able to maintain Halton’s status as the safest Canadian municipality with a population of 100,000 or more.

This is exemplified through deep collaboration between our growing team of over 1,100 members and our residents, businesses, non‑profit organizations, and municipal governments.

Are you passionate about creating a workplace where employees feel valued, supported, and empowered to succeed? We’re looking for a dynamic Employee Relations Specialist at Halton Regional Police Service to play a key role in shaping our people‑first culture. In this role, you’ll partner with leaders and employees across the organization, providing expert guidance on policies, employee relations, performance management, recruitment, and career development.

You’ll help drive initiatives that strengthen engagement, enhance communication, and support professional growth. If you’re a strategic thinker who thrives on building trust, solving challenges, and making a real impact, we want to hear from you!

• Conduct thorough, confidential investigations into workplace complaints under the organization’s Harassment Procedure and applicable legislation, preparing clear, well‑documented findings and recommendations.
• Provide advice, coaching, and guidance to staff, commanders, and managers on a broad range of employee relations matters, including performance management, absenteeism, workplace conflict, human rights, and disciplinary processes.
• Interpret and apply organizational procedures, collective agreements, and relevant legislation (ESA, OHSA, Human Rights Code, CSPA) to support consistent, compliant, and informed decision‑making across the organization.
• Coordinate and make recommendations on family status accommodation requests, ensuring compliance with legislation, case law, and internal procedures, while balancing organizational needs.
• Coordinate the organization’s performance appraisal process, ensuring consistency, fairness, and alignment with organizational goals, and providing training or guidance to leaders, as required.
• Advise on complex recruitment and staffing matters, including human rights considerations, complaints, and selection processes, ensuring compliance with legislation and corporate procedures.
• Develop, deliver, and facilitate training, presentations, and resources for staff and leadership on key workplace topics, such as harassment prevention, respectful workplace, conflict resolution, and performance management.
• Research, review, and assess HR procedures, programs, and best practices across public and private sectors; draft and update internal HR procedures and procedures in consultation with leadership and relevant stakeholders.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with internal and external partners; represent the HR department and the organization at community events, industry working groups, and external committees, promoting HRPS values and initiatives.
• Provide support on organizational change initiatives, workforce planning, and employee engagement strategies to support the effective delivery of HR services, as needed.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Education, Certifications and

Qualifications:

We are seeking a candidate who has completed a three‑year college diploma in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or possesses a combination of relevant education and experience. A CHRL designation is considered an asset.

Our ideal candidate must possess a minimum of 3 to 5 years of progressive…