Human Resources Business Partner (14-Month Contract)

Job summary

About Us The Ontario Cannabis Store provides safe, responsible access to recreational cannabis for adults 19 and older. We operate the sole legal online store for recreational cannabis in Ontario and are the provincial wholesaler of cannabis for private retail stores. Working at the OCS is a unique opportunity to be part of an agile start-up in a ground-breaking new industry. We’re a diverse team passionate about delivering a great customer experience, working together with mutual respect and building value out of our differences. We’re an inclusive organization that understands that deliver…

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About Us The Ontario Cannabis Store provides safe, responsible access to recreational cannabis for adults 19 and older. We operate the sole legal online store for recreational cannabis in Ontario and are the provincial wholesaler of cannabis for private retail stores. Working at the OCS is a unique opportunity to be part of an agile start-up in a ground-breaking new industry. We’re a diverse team passionate about delivering a great customer experience, working together with mutual respect and building value out of our differences. We’re an inclusive organization that understands that delivering great results comes out of ensuring every voice is heard. About the Role We’re looking for a Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) to join our HR team. In this role, you’ll provide trusted, day‑to‑day HR advisory support to assigned client groups. As an HRBP, you’ll be responsible for coaching people leaders, supporting employee and labour relations matters, and ensuring the consistent application of HR policies, collective agreements, and employment legislation. You’ll partner closely with leaders and centralized HR functions to support fair, transparent, and effective people practices that contribute to an engaged and high‑performing workforce. About Your Day Act as a trusted advisor to people leaders on performance, attendance, accommodations, progressive discipline, and respectful workplace matters. Provide timely, practical HR guidance to support day‑to‑day people management decisions. Participate in interview panels and advise on fair, equitable, and consistent hiring practices. Provide advisory support during hiring decisions, ensuring alignment with HR policies, collective agreements, and employment legislation. Support the preparation of employee documentation, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and compliance. Interpret and administer collective agreements for assigned client groups. Provide guidance on the application of HR policies, procedures, and employment legislation. Manage grievance processes end‑to‑end, including investigation, documentation, and resolution, engaging legal support as needed. Conduct or support workplace investigations related to employee concerns or issues. Advise on complex employee relations matters, including terminations. Support cyclical HR processes such as performance management, talent reviews, and workforce planning. Analyze HR data (e.g., grievances, investigations, exit interviews) and provide insights and recommendations to leaders. Support organizational change initiatives, including restructures and workforce realignment. Apply knowledge of labour relations and organizational context to support sound people decisions. About You Post‑secondary education in Human Resources or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. CHRP or CHRL designation (or in progress) is preferred. 3–5 years of progressive HR experience in an advisory or business partner role. Experience advising leaders on employee relations, performance management, and policy interpretation. Experience in a unionized environment, including collective agreement interpretation and grievance processes. Experience partnering with centralized HR functions is an asset. Experience supporting organizational change or restructuring initiatives is preferred. Strong knowledge of HR policies, collective agreements, and employment legislation. Strong consultation, communication, and influencing skills without direct authority. Sound judgment and discretion when handling sensitive or complex issues. Ability to assess risk and provide practical, context‑based HR guidance. Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment. About the Job Location: Toronto, ON near York Mills and Yonge Street Hours of Work: 36.25 a week Employment Type: Contract, Full Time Required Travel: Rare, usually within the GTA Compensation The target hiring range for this position is $90,000- $100,000. This is a pay grade 6 role, with a salary range of $71,777.30 - $ 107,379.8. Placement in the salary range will be based on factors such as market conditions, internal equity, and candidate experience, skills, and qualifications relevant to the role. We are committed to providing an accessible, equitable and inclusive candidate and employee experience. We provide reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process and in employment. If you require an accommodation please let us know, we will work with you to meet your needs.

What you’ll do

Provide day-to-day HR advisory support to client groups, focusing on coaching leaders and managing employee and labour relations. Ensure consistent application of HR policies, collective agreements, and employment legislation to maintain a high-performing workforce.

Requirements

Requires 3-5 years of progressive HR experience in an advisory role, specifically within unionized environments. A post-secondary education in Human Resources is required, and a CHRP or CHRL designation is preferred.

Listed skills

• Organization · Preferred
• preparation · Preferred
• Client · Preferred
• management · Preferred
• Documentation · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Accuracy · Preferred
• Agile · Preferred
• Coaching · Preferred
• Consistent · Preferred
• discipline · Preferred
• Customer · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• HR Advisory
• Employee Relations
• Labour Relations
• Performance Management
• Collective Agreement Interpretation
• Grievance Management
• Workplace Investigations
• Workforce Planning
• Organizational Change
• Policy Interpretation
• Employment Legislation
• Coaching