Human Resources Consultant, Milton

Job ID: 248961 – Ministry of Education, Provincial and Demonstration Schools Branch, Milton. Job term: 1 Temporary up to 12 months, with possible extension. Salary: $80,089.00 – $115,402.00 per year (Management Compensation Plan, Schedule 6).

Posting status: Restricted (non-represented) to OPS employees from all employee groups living or working within 125 KM of the work location, and to Canadian Armed Forces veterans.

Join a collaborative HR team where no two days are the same. As a Human Resources (HR) Consultant supporting Ontario’s Provincial and Demonstration Schools, you will partner with leaders, solve complex challenges, and make a meaningful impact on the educational experience of students while building a diverse and rewarding HR career.

About the job

You will provide strategic HR advice, consultation and direct support to school leaders and management teams across a broad range of HR disciplines, working with clients, HR partners, labour relations specialists and other stakeholders. Key responsibilities include:

• Providing strategic advice on employee and labour relations matters, performance management, attendance support, workplace accommodations and organizational change.
• Supporting workforce planning, staffing, recruitment, organizational design and compensation-related activities.
• Building strong partnerships with leaders to understand operational priorities and deliver proactive HR solutions.
• Managing complex workplace issues, grievances, investigations and conflict resolution processes.
• Developing briefing materials, presentations, recommendations and communications for leaders and stakeholders.
• Leading or participating in HR projects, initiatives and continuous improvement activities.

What you bring to the team

• Demonstrated experience providing strategic HR advice and consultation to managers and leadership teams on complex workplace issues, identifying client needs, assessing risks and recommending practical solutions.
• Experience advising management on employee and labour relations matters in a unionized environment, interpreting collective agreements, workplace legislation and policies, and managing grievances, investigations, discipline, performance and attendance management.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to build productive relationships with managers, employees, union representatives and HR partners, and to facilitate discussions and deliver presentations.
• Knowledge of HR legislation, policies and directives across the employment lifecycle, including accommodation, disability management, attendance support and return-to-work principles, and of diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility principles.
• Ability to analyze complex information, identify risks, research issues and develop evidence-based recommendations.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, competing deadlines and a diverse client portfolio, with experience leading or contributing to HR projects and process improvements.

Additional information: 1 English Temporary position, duration up to 12 months, 255 Ontario St S, Milton, Central Region. Enhanced – Vulnerable Services Sector Screening Requirement. Posted on Thursday, September 10, 2026.

How to apply: Apply online by visiting www.ontario.ca/careers and entering Job ID 248961 in the Job ID search field. Your cover letter and resume combined should not exceed five (5) pages. Apply by: Thursday, September 24, 2026 11:59 pm EDT.

Strengthening Ontario, together.