Human Resources Generalist

Human Resources Generalist 

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Are you ready to make a difference in the world of education? At Colleges and Institutes Canada, we’re on the lookout for passionate, innovative, and driven individuals to join our team. If you’re eager to contribute to a vibrant community and work to strengthen Canada’s publicly supported colleges, institutes, CEGEPs, and polytechnics, we want to hear from you!

Why Choose Us?

• Impactful Work: Be part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to advocacy for colleges and institutes across Canada.
• Collaborative Environment: Work alongside a diverse team of professionals who are as committed to excellence as you are.
• Innovative Culture: Embrace a culture that values creativity, innovation, and forward-thinking solutions.
• Salary: Obtain a highly competitive compensation package

Ready to Take the Next Step? Don’t miss out on the chance to be part of something extraordinary!

We are looking for a Human Resources Generalist

Under the guidance of the Director, People and Culture, the incumbent acts as a human resources generalist and provides day‑to‑day support to managers and employees to ensure effective and efficient organizational operations. The HR Generalist serves as a first point of contact for human resources matters and delivers proactive, accurate, and responsive advice across key HR functions, including talent acquisition, employee and labour relations, compensation and benefits, payroll support, HR systems and occupational health and safety (OHS).

The HR Generalist also contributes to fostering a positive, inclusive, and engaging workplace culture by supporting employee experience initiatives, professional development, equity, diversity and inclusion efforts, and performance management practices. In addition, the incumbent participates in the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of HR policies, programs, and processes, contributing to the achievement of divisional and organizational objectives.

What we are looking for:

• Outstanding communication and people skills;
• Ability to operate objectively and transparently;
• Ability to work with tact and discretion with a high level of confidential information;
• Good analytical skills; and
• Capacity to work under pressure with attention to detail, resilience and adaptability.

Minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience in:

• Working as an HR generalist;
• Providing HR advice and guidance to employees and managers on human resources matters related to talent acquisition, employee and labour relations, compensation and benefits, occupational health and safety (OHS), HR systems, and payroll;
• providing full-cycle recruitment activities;
• creating job descriptions;
• making recommendations to hiring managers as it relates to staffing decisions;
• working in a unionized environment and interpreting collective agreements, grievances, investigations and arbitrations;
• administering and processing pay;
• conducting employee onboarding and maintaining employee life cycle;
• developing and implementing training programs;
• developing and maintaining Employee engagement programs, organizational culture;
• occupational health and safety committee management and site inspection;
• policy review and implementation;
• using a Human Resources Information System (HRIS);
• in organizing files, conducting follow-ups, drafting texts and letters, preparing reports, and analyzing information.

Knowledge of:

• Human resources policies, processes, and programs;
• Ontario Employment Standards;
• Ontario Health and Safety and Accident Management Standards;
• Trends and best practices in recruitment, selection, and retention of staff;
• Payroll processing systems (e.g., ADP);
• Performance management;
• Experience using an Applicant Tracking System (ATS);
• HR technology solutions and organizational compensation systems, including pension and benefits program implementation and payroll management;
• Principles of inclusion, diversity, and equity (IDE) in HR processes and practices, with a strong understanding of the Ontario Human Rights Code;
• Total compensation trends and best practices;
• Human Resources Management Information Systems (HRIS);
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite;
• Project management approaches, tools, and processes;
• Network and operations of Canadian colleges and institutes (an asset).

Professional Training:

• Post-secondary education in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Business Administration, Commerce, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience; and
• Human Resources Professional Designation, such as a Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) or Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR) (an asset).

Compensation: $87,463 to $107,055 (PS III)

Status: Permanent Full-Time

Location: Ottawa, Ontario (hybrid work environment, weekly in-office presence)

Language: Bilingual – English and French (written and verbal)

Open to: CICan employees and the general public.

How to apply

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and résumé in a PDF format before March 18, 2026.

CICan is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in its workforce. We recognize that diverse teams generate unique solutions, ideas, and perspectives. Therefore, we welcome and encourage applications from women, persons with disabilities, BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour) individuals, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities.

Do not hesitate to contact Human Resources at Colleges and Institutes Canada (613) 746-2222 x 5827 if you require alternative arrangements to submit your application. CICan provides accommodation during all parts of the hiring process, upon request. If contacted to proceed with the selection process, please advise us if you require any accommodation.

Colleges and Institutes Canada does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select applicants. However, please be aware that some third-party tools we utilize in our recruiting and selection process may incorporate AI technology.

We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those selected to continue in the selection process will be contacted.

CICan’s offices in Ottawa are located on the traditional and unceded territory of the Algonquin Anishinaabe Nation.