Human resources jobs in Canada

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Counted Nov 5, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 2,112
Employers: 1,370

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payCAD / year: $74,837Across 346 listings
Average starting payCAD / hour: $36.84Across 83 listings

Employer-advertised starting pay, not employee salaries. Currencies and pay periods stay separate.

Where work happens

Remote: 2%33 listings
Hybrid: 29%604 listings
On-site: 70%1,472 listings

Not specified: <1% (3 listings)

Employers hiring include City of Saint John (13), Hays (12), Winnipeg Regional Health Authority (12).

Sources & calculation notes

These figures describe the listings on this role page at the date shown, not the whole job market. Listings can change.

Employer-listed minimums from at least 10 listings per currency and pay period. These are advertised starting amounts, not employee salaries. Jobs without a minimum and unusual amounts are excluded.

Hybrid and on-site classifications may be inferred from descriptions. Check the original ad. How we count

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Human Resources Consultant
Evoke HR & Immigration Inc.
Chilliwack, BC
- Part-time
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Relationship and Recruitment Specialist
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Toronto, ON
- Full-time
…service employees across Ontario with meaningful programs, resources, recognition and exclusive benefits that support their personal and professional…
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- $50,000 to $55,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
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Compensation Manager
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Winnipeg, MB
- Full-time
…engineering, customer care, service, supply chain, finance, human resources,…
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Talent Acquisition Specialist
Financeit
Remote, Canada
- $65,000 to $75,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
- Remote
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Human Resources Coordinator
Williams Lake First Nation
Williams Lake, BC
- Full-time
Join our growing Human Resources Department!!!!! WLFN is adding to our team!
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Recruitment Coordinator
Taria Global Solutions
Canada
- Full-time
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Human Resources Generalist
Specialized Recruiting Group -London, Ontario
London, ON
- $70,000 to $75,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
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Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist
Octasic
Montreal, QC
Reporting to the Director, Human Resources, the incumbent will play a key role in identifying, attracting, and hiring highly qualified candidates for critical positions across engineering,…
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Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) - 1yr Contract
Octasic
Montreal, QC
- Contract
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Human Resources Business Partner
Orion Steel Group
Edmonton, AB · Calgary, AB
- Full-time
Interpro is seeking an experienced Human Resources Business Partner to join our team. This dynamic human resources management role is a key stakeholder to multiple mill Superintendents,…
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Human Resources Business Partner
Orion Steel Group
Camrose, AB · Edmonton, AB
- Full-time
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Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP)
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St. John's, NL
- Full-time
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Calgary, AB
- Full-time
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HR Generalist
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- Full-time
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Talent Acquisition Specialist
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Bilingual Human Resources Manager
MacDonald Search Group
Halifax, NS
- Full-time
The Human Resources Manager ensures the implementation and evolution of coherent, fair, efficient and compliant HR practices. He/she acts as a consulting partner to the general management…
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Recruitment Specialist
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Oakville, ON
- Full-time
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Human Resources Manager
MacDonald Search Group
Toronto, ON · North York, ON
- $85,000 to $95,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
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Senior Recruiter - Corporate
Capital One
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
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Human Resources Generalist
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- Full-time
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Human Resources Business Partner
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Edmonton, AB
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Human Resources Generalist
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- Full-time
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Human Resources Business Partner
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MacDonald Search Group

Human Resources Manager

Toronto, ON, Canada
North York, ON, Canada

$85,000 to $95,000 CAD / year · Full-time

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Job details

Pay: $85,000 to $95,000 CAD / year
Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Nov 21, 2026
Experience: 4+ years of progressive HR experience covering recruitment, employee relations, and HR administration, ideally in a small-to-mid-sized organization.
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 22, 2026

Original job description

POSITION: HR Manager (standalone HR position)

LOCATION: North York, ON (hybrid - 3-4 days onsite)

MacDonald Search Group is a national permanent placement recruiting firm and we recruit on behalf of hiring companies.

We are currently recruiting on behalf of a global equipment manufacturer and they are on the hunt for an experienced HR lead to assume a standalone HR position for the Canadian operations comprised of 1 site with 70 employees.

This role serves as a strategic HR partner to the leadership team while acting as the HR subject matter expert managing the full HR function across the employee lifecycle including recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, HR administration, policies, health & safety, and compliance with Ontario employment legislation. This role will also provide back-up payroll support in ADP.

Please note: this will start as a 12 month contract with strong potential to become perm based on performance.

The ideal candidate will have 4+ years of progressive HR experience covering recruitment, employee relations, and HR administration in a standalone HR position in a small-to-mid-sized organization with CHRP/CHRL designation or working towards.

Qualifications: Post-secondary education in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related discipline.
CHRP/CHRL designation, or working towards, is ideal.
4+ years of progressive HR experience covering recruitment, employee relations, and HR administration, ideally in a small-to-mid-sized organization.
Strong knowledge of employment legislation in Ontario.
Strong, applied knowledge of the ESA, including hours of work, overtime, vacation and public holiday pay, leaves, and termination and severance entitlements.
Canadian payroll experience, particularly with ADP, would be considered an asset.
Proven ability to develop HR policies, compliance frameworks, and operational processes and strong performance management plan development.

Compensation:

Annual base salary (85-95K based on experience)
Comprehensive group benefits plan
RRSP matching program

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, please apply online.

MacDonald Search Group is committed to diversity in hiring and more information on our EDI policy can be found on our website.

Thank you for your interest in the role but only qualified candidates will be contacted.

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Responsibilities

Serve as a strategic HR partner to the leadership team and manage the full HR function for the Canadian operation across the employee lifecycle. Oversee recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, HR administration, policies, health and safety, and legislative compliance, while providing backup payroll support in ADP.

Requirements

Candidates should have post-secondary education in human resources, business administration, or a related discipline, plus at least four years of progressive HR experience, ideally in a standalone role at a small-to-mid-sized organization. CHRP or CHRL designation (or progress toward one), strong knowledge of Ontario employment legislation and the ESA, and experience developing HR policies, compliance frameworks, operational processes, and performance management plans are sought; Canadian payroll or ADP experience is an asset.

Skills

Recruitment
Onboarding
Employee Relations
HR Administration
Employment Standards Act
Payroll Support
ADP
HR Policy Development
Compliance Frameworks
Operational Process Development
Performance Management
Health And Safety

Benefits

Comprehensive Group Benefits Plan
RRSP Matching Program

Visa sponsorship

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Keywords

Human Resources
CHRP
CHRL
Recruitment
Onboarding
Employee Relations
HR Administration
Employment Standards Act
Hours Of Work
Overtime
Vacation Pay
Public Holiday Pay
Leaves
Termination Entitlements
Severance Entitlements
Canadian Payroll
ADP
HR Policies
Compliance Frameworks
Operational Processes
Performance Management
Health And Safety
Employee Lifecycle

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