Human Resources Advisor (TERM)
- Employer
- University of Toronto
- Location
- St. George (Downtown Toronto)
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- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
Date Posted: 09/17/2026
Req ID: 50232
Faculty/Division: OISE
Department: OISE: Human Resources
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Existing Vacancy: Yes
Description:
ABOUT US
OISE is recognized as a global leader in graduate programs in teaching and learning, continuing teacher education, and education research. As one of the largest and most research-intensive faculties of education in North America, OISE is an integral part of the University of Toronto – Canada’s most dynamic and comprehensive institution of higher learning.
OISE is committed to enhancing the social, economic, political, and cultural well-being of individuals and communities locally, nationally, and globally through leadership in teaching, research and advocacy. A unique place to work, learn and grow, OISE addresses current and emerging challenges with the scale, academic excellence, and collaborative energy that few institutions in the world can claim.
YOUR OPPORTUNITY
Under the general direction of the Director, Human Resources, and guided by a strong commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion, the HR Advisor provides a range of administrative HR services to client departments at OISE. Working closely with the Director and Senior HR Consultant, the HR Advisor supports both unionized and non-unionized employee groups and provides guidance on recruitment, salary administration, job evaluation, and employee relations. Typical responsibilities will also include ensuring compliance with the hiring provisions of applicable collective agreements and employment policies; leading the development and implementation of effective talent acquisition strategy, playing a key role in the onboarding of new staff, and collaborating with others on HR planning efforts within client departments.
In addition to core responsibilities, the HR Advisor will also take on projects and undertake research on a wide variety of issues and topics related to administrative human resources at OISE. The responsibilities of the incumbent will continuously evolve, requiring flexibility, and a willingness to respond to the given priorities of the day. The HR Advisor will work collaboratively and cooperatively in a dynamic environment and as priorities evolve, demonstrates flexibility, adaptability, and sound judgment in responding to emerging needs and opportunities.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION:
- University degree with a specialization in Human Resources or an equivalent acceptable combination of education and experience.
EXPERIENCE:
- Excellent client service orientation and demonstrated initiative, tact, diplomacy and discretion;
- Awareness of and sensitivity to issues of equity, diversity, and inclusion;
- Three years’ experience managing full-cycle recruitment in a unionized environment;
- Demonstrated experience sourcing candidates, including the passive job seeker;
- Experience writing clear and compelling job postings and effective interview questions;
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively both in a consultative team environment and independently;
- Political acumen and ability to interact with senior managers and academic administrators in a manner that facilitates cooperation and achieves consensus;
- Advanced proficiency in MS Office Suite, applicant tracking systems and LinkedIn;
- Professional and polished presenter, with excellent oral, written communication and active listening skills;
- Strong attention to detail, organizational and project management skills and the ability to deliver high-quality work while managing competing deadlines;
- Experience with or ability to quickly grasp requirements of collective agreements and recruitment policies and practices of the University of Toronto; highly skilled at providing value-added strategic advice aligned with employment legislation and internal policies and procedures;
- Ability to manage competing demands, accept feedback, and be adaptable and flexible;
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately.
ASSETS:
- Experience recruiting in a unionized environment.
- Experience working with human resource information systems (HRIS).
Notes: This is a one year term appointment.
Closing Date: 09/30/2026, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: Salaried
Personnel Subarea:PM
Appointment Type: Budget - Term
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone: PM 2 -- Hiring Zone: $83,560 - $97,486 -- Broadband Salary Range: $83,560 - $139,264
Job Category: Administrative / Managerial
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.
Job Segment: Recruiting, Project Manager, HR, Employee Relations, HRIS, Human Resources, Technology
Organization
Established in 1827, the University of Toronto is Canada's largest university, recognized as a global leader in research and teaching. U of T's distinguished faculty, institutional record of groundbreaking scholarship and wealth of innovative academic opportunities continually attract outstanding students and academics from around the world.
U of T is committed to providing a learning experience that benefits from both a scale almost unparalleled in North America and from the close-knit learning communities made possible through its college system and academic divisions. Located in and around Toronto, one of the world's most diverse regions, U of T's vibrant academic life is defined by a unique degree of cultural diversity in its learning community.The University is sustained environmentally by three green campuses, where renowned heritage buildings stand beside award-winning innovations in architectural design.
U of T is one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers.
U of T is one of Canada's Best Diversity Employers.
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We offer challenging work within an open environment that celebrates diversity in all its forms. Our focus is on creating a positive work environment that attracts and retains excellent employees through a combination of competitive compensation, favourable working conditions, opportunities for career growth and development and a unique organizational culture.
Employees have access to:
- Excellent health and dental benefits;
- On-site support for training and career development;
- Flexible work arrangements;
- Childcare subsidy;
- Tuition waivers;
- Scholarships and/or tuition waivers for dependants;
- Generous paid time off;
- Support on equity and diversity issues;
- On-site child care;
- University Pension Plan;
- Subsidized athletic facility membership;
- World-renowned libraries;
- Confidential counselling services;
- Parking and TTC Metropasses;
- Employee and Family Assistance Plan;
- Continued health benefits for pensioners.
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