Senior Manager, Human Resources

Position Details

Current Rate of Pay: Min = $70.76/hr, Max = $82.01/hr

Employment type: Permanent, full-time

Hours of work: 35 hrs/week

Work location: Head Office, 5 Shoreham Drive

Division: Human Resources

Business unit: Human Resources

Travel: 10%

Existing Vacancy: Yes

About TRCA

With more than 60 years of experience, Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) is one of 36 Conservation Authorities in Ontario, created to safeguard and enhance the health and well-being of watershed communities through the protection and restoration of the natural environment and the ecological services the environment provides.

TRCA is considered the provincial leader in conserving, restoring, and managing natural resources to advance safe and sustainable development. Also, TRCA was recently recognized as a Greater Toronto’s Top Employer for 2026 and a Canada’s Greenest Employer for 2026.

To apply to this posting, click on the “Apply” icon. Please submit your resume and cover letter in one file (PDF or Word) and upload using only the ‘Resume’ feature within the application prior to 11:59 pm on July 16, 2026.

How you will contribute as part of the TRCA team:

The Senior Manager, Human Resources leads a team of HR professionals by providing guidance and strategic advice to achieve strategic organizational goals and objectives. Providing sound counsel and coaching on human resource and employee related matters, the Senior Manager, Human Resources develops and implements human resource strategies and processes in support of a high performing culture.

Major Responsibilities

• Leads the design, development and implementation of HR programs, policies and procedures, proactively evaluating for opportunities for enhancements based on best practice research, legislation and to ensure TRCA is offering a full comprehensive suite of HR services.
• Manages all aspects of employee relations program, including providing guidance, facilitation, and mediation and coaching with the goal of resolution of complex issues, as well as leading workplace investigations, to maintain employee engagement while minimizing costs and risks.
• Supports the CHRO with the development and management of a comprehensive total rewards strategy that aligns employee rewards with results that support the organization’s objectives. The total rewards strategy and programs enable the organization to attract, reward, and retain top talent. This includes TRCA’s compensation program including the job evaluation process ensuring a fair, legislatively compliant, externally competitive, and internally equitable hierarchy of jobs. Oversees and provides recommendations with respect to TRCA’s Benefits Program (health and dental, LTD, EAP, Life Insurance, AD& D) and OMERs pension plan.
• Leads the development and execution of TRCA’s talent management strategy, including workforce planning, which aligns with and supports the organizational strategy. Oversees the full recruitment lifecycle starting from creating employer brand awareness, to the application process, through to the selection and offer stages, ensuring TRCA is able to attract and retain top talent.
• Oversees TRCA’s Human Resource Information System (HRIS) including planning and directing continual improvements of the HRIS to support organizational and HR objectives. Oversees the regular maintenance and improvement of the HRIS and proposes new solutions to improve HR processes within the organization. Ensures proper data integrity and audit controls are in place and oversees HR reporting by developing regular dashboards and ensuring internal client data requests are fulfilled in a timely manner.
• Leads a team in daily / weekly duties within a business unit/division or at a site, delegating tasks and supporting the development of the people on the team.
• Manages employee performance and individual team performance.
• Supports a culture of workplace equity and inclusion that celebrates diversity.
• Prepares annual budget for area of responsibility by participating in the planning process for cross-division/business unit / overall organizational budget process; ensuring financial plans are in alignment with the overall divisional plan.
• Builds and maintains external stakeholder relationships; working strategically with internal and external stakeholders, utilizing networks to establish and activate connections to achieve organizational goals and to explore new opportunities.

What will you need to succeed

Education (degree/diploma/certifications/licenses)

• University degree in Human Resources Management or related field of study
• Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) or Certified Human Resources Leader (CHRL) with the Human Resources Professionals Association or in progress
• Valid Ontario “G” Driver’s License
• Successful clearance of a Criminal Background Check

Experience

• 7+ years of experience in Human Resources
• 3+ years of progressive managerial experience
• Significant employee relations experience in a fast-paced environment
• In-depth experience in managing multiple key HR processes; specific experience in change management

Knowledge/Skill/Ability – Competencies

• Thorough knowledge of employment legislation including but not limited to the Employment Standards Act, Ontario Human Rights Code, AODA
• Influential communicator able to facilitate discussions between parties with different perspectives of competing interests and resolve conflicts
• Ability to use critical thinking to evaluate problems, gather information, understand causes, and identify best possible solutions
• Demonstrated ability to lead change initiatives and to foster a positive employee relations environment.
• Influential communicator able to facilitate discussions between parties with different perspectives of competing interests and resolve conflicts
• Strong computer proficiency in MS Office suite including online software such as MS teams, WebEx, and SharePoint), as well as Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) and Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
• Availability to work after-hours in times of intense activity and/or emergency situations

What TRCA has to offer you

As part of a progressive team you will have the opportunity to make a positive impact to preserving and protecting nature, while maintaining a balance between the natural environment and built environment.

Working with experts within our field, you will join a team of colleagues that are committed to TRCA’s core values by demonstrating the following behaviours; integrity, collaboration, accountability, respect, and excellence (icare).

You will be part of a diverse and inclusive organization that:

• Makes a positive difference in the communities we serve.
• Fosters high performance and collaborative teams.
• Provides continuous learning and development opportunities.
• Offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits program (including Defined Benefit Pension Plan – OMERS/OTPP).
• Pregnancy & Parental Leave Top-Up Program.
• Provides unique TRCA Perks.
• Provides flexible work arrangements in accordance with organizational policy and operational requirements, with regular office presence required; however, such arrangements are not guaranteed and are subject to approval.
• Offers potential for career growth and advancement.

While the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) thanks all applicants for their interest, only those under consideration will be contacted for interviews. Please be advised that successful incumbent(s) may be required to undergo a vulnerable sector screening and/or driver’s abstract check as a part of the final step in the hiring process.

TRCA is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. Our goal is to attract, develop and retain highly talented employees from diverse backgrounds, allowing us to benefit from a wide variety of experiences and perspectives.

In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, and TRCA Policies, accommodation will be provided at any point throughout the hiring process, provided the candidate makes their accommodation needs known to the TRCA. We welcome applications from all qualified persons.

Personal information you provide through the TRCA recruitment, selection, and onboarding process is collected under the authority of the Conservation Authorities Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. C.27. Collection of this personal information is necessary for the proper administration of this recruitment process for employment and volunteer positions with TRCA. Personal information is protected from disclosure pursuant to the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. Any questions regarding this collection activity should be directed to the Manager of Records and Information, 5 Shoreham Drive, Toronto, ON, M3N 1S4, (437) 880 2308.