Wellington Health Care Alliance Looking for Chief Human Resources Officer – CHRO (WHCA) #2022-309 at Fergus, ON Full Time

November 15, 2022

WELLINGTON HEALTH CARE ALLIANCE

Groves Memorial Community Hospital · Louise Marshall Hospital · Palmerston & District Hospital

Posting #2022- 309

CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER (CHRO)

(TEMPORARY FULL TIME OR PART TIME – FLEXIBLE WORK ARRANGEMENT)

The Wellington Health Care Alliance (WHCA) is currently accepting applications for a Temporary Full Time/Part Time Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) to join our Executive Team, reporting to the CEO.

We are:

• Two corporations with three Hospital sites + one integrated management team = Wellington Health Care Alliance
• Located in Wellington County where staff have the luxury of choosing to live in either a rural or urban setting
• A brand-new, state of the art hospital in Fergus which opened in August of 2020 and newly expanded ER/Ambulatory Care departments at Louise Marshal Hospital in Mount Forest
• Deliberately different!

We have:

• A team based/supportive approach and an open mind for new ideas and methodologies as we strive to improve patient care and the quality of work life for all of our staff
• Free hospital parking

The successful candidate:

• Provides leadership and strategic direction for all employee and Labour Relations activities across our three sites;
• Fosters a safe and inclusive culture where people feel valued and inspired to do great work. Monitors effectiveness and quality of work/life balance through periodic employee engagement activities;
• Provides support to the Leadership team on Labour Relations, recruitment and other issues;
• Develops and Leads Organizational Development programs (Leadership development/learning programs, talent management, succession planning, performance management, employee engagement, diversity and inclusion etc.).
• Maintains Legislative Compliance and Compensation Best Practices in the areas of Pay Equity Compliance, Executive Compensation, etc.
• Builds mutually respectful relationships with all bargaining agents and groups as Collective Agreements are negotiated and ratified. Oversees the grievance, mediation, and arbitration process;
• Develops policies and procedures, and implements best practices to support employees at work and ensures a workplace free of violence in every form;
• Oversees all Occupational Health and Safety activities (including maintaining AODA compliance); and liaises with Infection Prevention and Control;
• Ensures a robust recruitment service, orientation program, education and training program, and retention strategy is in place, which includes managing compensation and benefit management;
• Ensures that all employees comply with our Code of Behaviours and their respective professional standards, pertinent legislation, regulations, by-laws, policies and procedures;
• Supports our Volunteer Associations and auxiliaries at each site;
• Provides vision and leadership in the integration of various services across WHCA sites and the local health system, as the development of Ontario Health Teams unfold;
• Provides leadership for operational readiness activities for all services within the portfolio.

Who is the ideal Person?

• You have a minimum of seven (7) years of progressive leadership experience in Human Resources Management in a public sector, multi-unionized environment, preferably in an acute care community hospital, and are looking for a new challenge to grow and advance your career.
• Experience with Organizational Development and Pay Equity is required.
• You are described as compassionate, respectful, innovative, professional and collaborative – which align with the values of WHCA.
• You hold a Certified Human Resources Leadership designation in good standing and have a University degree in Labour Relations or a related field. You understand the importance of supporting staff across multiple sites and have a valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle.

We have three hospital sites which will require you to travel between Fergus, Mount Forest and Palmerston.

All work is carried out in accordance with WHCA’s values: Compassionate, Respectful, Innovative, Professional and Collaborative.

If interested, please:

• Submit your cover letter and resume on BambooHR at the following link:
• For more information on our hospitals, check us out at www.nwhealthcare.ca and www.gmch.ca

Wellington Health Care Alliance strives to create a respectful, accessible and inclusive work environment. Upon individual request, the hospital will endeavor to remove any barrier to the hiring process to accommodate those candidates with disabilities.

Wellington Health Care Alliance is committed to providing and fostering a safe, healthy and respectful workplace for all employees, free from violence and harassment.