Labour Relations Assistant

Job summary

Coordinate hospital-wide staffing coverage, including replacements for absences and vacant shifts, while communicating with department leaders and responding to scheduling inquiries. Ensure scheduling and timekeeping practices comply with collective agreements and applicable requirements, maintain confidential employee records, and support attendance management and related HR activities.

Job details

To display this page you need a browser with JavaScript support. Job Number J0826-0956 Job Title Labour Relations Assistant Job Type Permanent Part Time Union Non-Union City, Province, Country Lindsay, Ontario, Canada Department Scheduling Open Positions 1 Date Posted October 6, 2026 Closing Date October 12, 2026 Salary $29.239 - $35.950/Hour Share Facebook Twitter Email LinkedIn Ross Memorial Hospital (RMH) is an active, acute-care community hospital located in the heart of the City of Kawartha Lakes. Among our acute and continuing care services, our team cares for 45,000 patients per year in the 24/7/365 emergency department, provides orthopedics and ophthalmology, operates a dialysis unit, and is renowned for its mental health programs and restorative seniors care. The Ross family takes pride in providing compassionate, quality patient care. Position Summary The Scheduling department is currently seeking a Permanent Part-Time Labour Relations Assistant to join their team. Effective date: September 20, 2026 This is an onsite position in Lindsay, ON. The Labour Relations Assistant is an integral part of the Human Resources Department, responsible for coordinating hospital-wide staffing and ensuring appropriate resource allocation across all departments. This position primarily supports the short-call desk by managing sick call relief coverage, responding to leader requests for additional resources, and filling vacant shifts in accordance with established call-in procedures. The Labour Relations Assistant completes scheduling and staffing processes in compliance with applicable collective agreement language, established staffing levels, and required skill sets, in collaboration with department managers. Key Responsibilities Coordinate replacement of staff due to vacation, sick calls, leaves of absence, or training. Communicate promptly with department leaders/delegates regarding unfilled shifts or coverage shortages. Serve as the primary point of contact for scheduling-related inquiries from employees and managers. Collaborate with department leaders, HR, and Payroll to audit and verify timekeeping accuracy and resolve discrepancies. May assist with scheduling investigations and related grievances. Supports the Attendance Management Program, sick and other regulated leaves in consultation with Occupational Health and Human Resources. Ensure scheduling practices comply with Employment Standards Act (ESA), Collective Agreements, Occupational Health and Safety requirements and Attendance Management policies. Maintains confidential employee records with the highest level of discretion and accuracy. May assist with developing, maintaining and adjusting master schedules. Assist with other Human Resources projects from time to time. Essential Qualifications Successful completion of a two year college program in Human Resources, Business or related field, or equivalent combination of education and work experience Recent relevant experience in a staff scheduling environment (health care preferred) Experience in the roles of daily staffing and schedule posting in an unionized environment (working knowledge of scheduling language related to the ONA, OPSEU, and CUPE collective agreements preferred) Experience in Labour Relations Experience with computerized scheduling and timekeeping systems (UKG preferred) Strong computer skills and proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook) and HR Information Systems Excellent organization and administration skills with the ability to handle multiple priorities within a dynamic, fast-paced environment Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail while working through complex processes Ability to work independently and as part of a team displaying willingness to assist others and supporting team decisions Demonstrated consistent punctuality and attendance record, maintaining a high level of reliability and commitment to performing duties with efficiency and effectiveness in previous roles Commitment to RMH Values Must be able to fulfill the physical requirements of the job, as per the current Physical Demands Analysis Preferred Qualifications Payroll coding experience Hours of Work Must be available to work day and evening shifts, Monday to Sunday. Employment Equity Ross Memorial Hospital is committed to meeting the needs of persons with disabilities. Accommodation will be provided throughout the hiring process at the request of the applicant. Employees must meet expectations for appropriate, respectful and professional conduct, as set out in the RMH Code of Conduct. Are you interested in this job?

What you’ll do

Coordinate hospital-wide staffing coverage, including replacements for absences and vacant shifts, while communicating with department leaders and responding to scheduling inquiries. Ensure scheduling and timekeeping practices comply with collective agreements and applicable requirements, maintain confidential employee records, and support attendance management and related HR activities.

Requirements

Requires a two-year college program in Human Resources, Business, or a related field, or equivalent education and experience, along with recent staff-scheduling experience and labour relations experience. Candidates should have experience in unionized scheduling, strong computer and administrative skills, and the ability to manage competing priorities; UKG experience and payroll coding are preferred.

Listed skills

• Attendance Management · Preferred
• Microsoft Word · Preferred
• Microsoft Excel · Preferred
• Microsoft Outlook · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Staff Scheduling
• Daily Staffing
• Labour Relations
• Collective Agreement Interpretation
• Timekeeping Audits
• Payroll Coordination
• Attendance Management
• Leave Administration
• Employment Standards Compliance
• UKG
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Outlook
• Human Resources Information Systems
• Problem-Solving
• Confidential Records Management

Job areas

• Human Resources
• Healthcare
• Administrative

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