The Human Resources directs all corporate human resource management activities including recruitment, wage and salary administration, occupational health and safety, labour and staff relations.
Health and Safety Branch
Workplace accident and illness prevention is accomplished by the promotion of the internal responsibility system, hazard and accident prevention initiatives, health and safety related training, inspections, incident investigation, driver education and mobile equipment training, ergonomic assessments, and related recommendations.
HR's Health and Safety branch works to manage illness and injury from the first day right through to return to either full or accommodation duties. The branch also includes the Disability Management processes and is responsible for processing all workers’ compensation claims and providing support in all modified work programs for occupational and non-occupational injuries and illnesses. This branch also includes accessibility and AODA compliance.
People and Partnerships Branch
HR's People and Partnerships branch is responsible for providing information, advice and guidance to employees at all levels with regards to work related matters including employee and labour relations, collective bargaining, workplace investigations, staff learning and organization development, and the recruitment and selection process.
The branch also works closely with our bargaining unit representatives to maintain respectful working relationships. In addition to internal facing diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, the branch works towards ensuring a psychologically healthy and safe work environment for all staff, and educates and encourages employees to improve and maintain their total wellness, based on four pillars of holistic wellbeing, which include: financial, physical, psychological, and social wellness.
Total Rewards and HR Technology Branch
The Total Rewards and HR Technology branch is responsible for creating and executing the Total Rewards strategy for the City, to attract, retain and motivate high performing employees. The branch sources, implements and manages HR technology systems to ensure HR processes are efficient, and operational people leaders have the tools they need to manage staff effectively. The branch inputs and maintains human resources data and information, and manages pay and benefits for all employees at the City. The team coordinates the job description and evaluation processes to ensure a fair, balanced and competitive pay structure that aligns with our policies.