Workplace Investigations Associate Jobs

Reporting to the Lead, Workplace Investigations, the Workplace Investigations Associate manages the intake process with Human Resources for complaints arising from multiple sources.

• Problem-solving skills
• Supports the team by receiving and conducting preliminary inquiries into complaints to assess and recommend appropriate next steps;
• Working knowledge of the Regulated Health Professionals Act, Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA) and Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA)
• Support individuals in understanding options for resolution under related workplace conduct policies, including but not limited to supporting staff/leaders with informal resolution processes;
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Undergraduate Degree in Human Resources, Social Justice or related field required
• Supports the development and implementation of fulsome workplace investigation educational programs through a variety of mediums.
• Mediation / conflict management skills
• Knowledge of workplace investigation techniques, human rights, sexual violence, equity, and principles of trauma-informed service provision
• Supports the Workplace Investigations Specialists in file preparation for investigation - collating allegations, communication with parties, and note-taking, as applicable.
• Project coordination skills
• Responds to inquiries related to workplace conduct policies, and a broad range of general workplace investigation issues, based on evidence-based best practices and jurisprudence.
• Sound knowledge of relevant legislation including the Employment Standards Act (ESA), Ontario Human Rights Code, Pay Equity Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA)
• Assists in the analysis and preparation of reports and presentations, as required.
• Develops and maintains tools required to accurately track and report on workplace investigations metrics and trends.

As a condition of employment, you are required to submit proof of full COVID-19 vaccination to Employee Health Services.
Job
Administrative/Service
Primary Location
Ontario-Hamilton
This position will be located at
100 King St. West
Organization
HUMAN RESOURCES
Status
Regular
Hours per week
37.5
Number of Openings
1
Union Code
Non Union Employees
Minimum Salary
37.0000
Maximum Salary
47.4400
Post Date
May 30, 2023, 12:00:00 AM
Jun 5, 2023, 11:59:00 PM
Unit Summary
The Employee Labour Relations and Workplace Investigations team, as part of the Human Resources (HR) portfolio, is the primary source of subject matter expertise regarding employee, labour relations and workplace investigations for HHS, and its expansive and diverse population. The team provides a highly effective continuum of human resources services from varied, high performing HR professionals comprised of Labour Relations, Workplace Investigations Specialists, Associates and Coordinators.
Schedule Work Hours
Days, Monday to Friday with willingness to be flexible with working hours to suit operational requirements. 37.5 hours per week.
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.
To be considered for this opportunity applicants must apply during the posting period. All internal and external applicants may ONLY apply via the Careers website.
Hamilton Health Sciences is an equal opportunity employer and we will accommodate any needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Hiring processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities, if requested. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application processes, please contact HR Operations at 905-521-2100, Ext. 46947for assistance. If the applicant requires a specific accommodation because of a disability during an interview, the applicant will need to advise the hiring manager when scheduling the interview and the appropriate accommodations can be made.
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 13.01 (b) (ii), OPSEU 273 Collective Agreement
Article 14.04, OPSEU 209 Collective Agreement
Article 2.07 and Article 13, PIPSC RT Collective Agreement