Date: Jun 25, 2026

Location

Pickering, ON, CA

Type of Position: Temporary

Type Of Position

Number of Positions: 1

Salary Min: $82,499.00

Salary Max: $103,123.00

Do you want to be part of a team helping to strengthen every community across Ontario? Are you interested in seeing the importance of your work firsthand?

Become an Employee Relations & Labour Relations Consultant - Temporary Assignment up to 6 months with MPAC

The Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) is made up of a team of experts who understand local communities and assess every property in Ontario. What we do provides the very foundation that municipalities use to base the property taxes needed to pay for the services we use every day.

Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Racism

MPAC is committed to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Racism. We are taking important steps towards ensuring that all voices are respected, valued and being heard. MPAC is dedicated to fostering an environment where employees can bring their full, unique and authentic selves and are inspired to do their best work.

Job Description

What makes you great for this role?

You are a strategic and collaborative HR professional with expertise in employee and labour relations. You provide guidance on ER/LR strategies, policies, and workplace issues, including disputes, investigations, and collective bargaining. Using strong analytical, conflict-resolution, and negotiation skills, you deliver practical and fair solutions with accountability and transparency. You communicate decisions clearly, navigate complex situations with professionalism, and help foster a safe, respectful, and high-performing workplace.

We Have

A team of highly skilled, dedicated and collaborative staff

Leadership that supports you An enterprise that embraces change A work environment that has flexible work locations (including hybrid), hours of work and overall employee wellness support

You Have

Post-secondary education in Industrial Relations, Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience 5 years of experience in human resources, with 3 years specializing in employee and labour relations role within a broader public sector agency and/or medium to large sized private or public corporation with unionized workforces Strong knowledge of employment legislation, collective agreements, and labour relations frameworks Proven ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and maintain confidentiality Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to interact effectively with union representatives, employees, and management Conflict resolution, mediation, and negotiation skills Demonstrated organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills Self-motivated, proactive, flexible and able to work in a high performing work environment Willingness to travel occasionally to head office and field offices across Ontario as needed

Nice To Have

Certified Human Resources Professional/Leader (CHRP/L) designation

What You Will Do

Develop and administer the grievance management process, including mediation, arbitration procedures, and negotiation of settlements Lead investigations of employee misconduct and provide guidance on corrective actions Advise managers on the implementation, interpretation, and application of Employee and Labour Relations policies, legislation, and collective agreements Facilitate mediation sessions to resolve workplace conflicts and build positive working relationships Collaborate with union representatives and participate in union-management committee meetings Support collective bargaining preparation and negotiations alongside senior management Develop and maintain policies, procedures, and documentation for employee and labour relations, health and safety, and WSIB matters, ensuring compliance with organizational standards and legislative requirements Implement and oversee health and safety programs, including Joint Health & Safety Committees and ergonomics, while managing accident reporting, WSIB compliance, and related records Provide backup support for leave management and disability claims processes as needed Monitor compliance with labour laws, regulations, and collective agreements, and implement corrective actions as necessary Provide guidance on workplace accommodations and return-to-work plans Track metrics, analyze trends, and provide insights to inform policy improvements and proactive strategies Undertake other duties as assigned

Additional Information

Requisition ID: 3081

Existing Vacancy: Yes Job Type: Non-Union Staff Closing Date: July 9, 2026

Ready to apply?

Please note, only applications submitted through the Applicant Tracking System will be accepted.

Successful candidates will be required to undergo a background verification with Mintz Global Screening. By applying to this job posting, you are providing your consent to MPAC to share your name, email address and phone number with Mintz, to conduct the criminal and driver abstract check and for Mintz to disclose the results to MPAC, should you be the successful incumbent.

MPAC is committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment where all employees and members of the public feel valued, respected and supported. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflect the diversity of the public and communities we serve.

Persons with disability who need accommodation in the application process or those needing job postings in an alternative format may email their request to careers@mpac.ca.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Please note that MPAC prohibits employees from holding a current/valid real estate license and successful applicants must at least suspend their real estate licenses during their period of employment at MPAC as outlined in our Employee Code of Conduct.

Job advertisements for positions that have been designated bilingual will be posted in both English and French on our website. Positions that are not designated bilingual are not translated and are only posted in English on the English version of our website.

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