Human resources specialist jobs in Canada (1,143 jobs)

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Counted Nov 7, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 1,143
Employers: 777

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payCAD / year: $76,165Across 169 listings
Average starting payCAD / hour: $39.16Across 36 listings

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

Where work happens

Remote: 1%9 listings
Hybrid: 29%331 listings
On-site: 70%801 listings

Not specified: <1% (2 listings)

Employers hiring include City of Saint John (17), Alsco Uniforms (8), AtkinsRéalis (8).

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 Business Partner
SMS Equipment Inc.
Fort McMurray, AB
- Full-time
As a Human Resources Business Partner, you'll play a key role in supporting leaders and employees across our mining operations. We're looking for someone who is relationship-focused,…
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Compensation Consultant, Associate
Marsh
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
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Compensation Consultant, Associate
Marsh McLennan
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
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Human Resources Generalist - Fraser Salish Region
First Nations Health Authority
Chilliwack, BC
- Full-time
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Labour Relations Consultant
Optima Living
Edmonton, AB
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Human Resources Generalist - Eurofins CDMO Alphora, Inc.
Eurofins
Mississauga, ON
- Full-time
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Human Resources - Human Resources Specialist
Giampaolo Group Inc.
Brampton, ON
- Full-time
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Human Resources Business Partner
Technica Mining
Saskatoon, SK
- Full-time
Currently, Technica is seeking a motivated individual to join our growing team as a Human Resources Business Partner reporting to the Saskatchewan Area Manager.
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Associate HR Business Partner
Fortinet
Burnaby, BC
- Full-time
Fortinet's Canada Human Resources team is looking for an Associate HR Business Partner to help us build the next generation of HR business partnering. This role combines core HR partnership…
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HR Generalist
Pathway Communications
Markham, ON
- Full-time
…an HR professional to increase the internal capacity of our human resources department. You will support company leadership by designing and implementing policies and practices to support…
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HR Generalist
Pathway Communications
Markham, ON
- $60,000 to $80,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
We are seeking an HR professional to increase the internal capacity of our human resources department. You will support company leadership by designing and implementing policies and…
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Human Resources Specialist
Provincial Credit Union
Charlottetown, PE
- Full-time
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Human Resources Generalist
Marriott
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
Assist and support management and the leadership team with handling and resolving Human Resources issues. Assist employees with internal and external transfer requests and procedures.…
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HR Specialist
Impact Recruitment
Vancouver, BC · Greater Vancouver Metropolitan Area
- Full-time
Our Downtown Vancouver client is seeking an experienced HR Specialist to join their team. This is a hands-on HR position suited to someone who enjoys owning day-to-day HR activities,…
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Human Resources Business Partner
Goldbeck Recruiting
Abbotsford, BC
- $100,000 to $110,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
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Employee Relations & Labour Relations Consultant
Municipal Property Assessment Corporation
Pickering, ON
- Full-time
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Human Resources Generalist - Eurofins CDMO Alphora, Inc.
Eurofins
Mississauga, ON
- $65,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
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Human Resources Coordinator
Intelcom
Montreal, QC · Service Centre (Montreal)
- Full-time
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human resources adviser
Commercial Bakeries Corp.
Toronto, ON · North York, ON
- Full-time
Plan, develop, implement and evaluate human resources policies and programs
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Manager, HR Business Partner, Canada
Estée Lauder Companies
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
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Human Resources Coordinator - Recruitment
Mainroad
Red Deer, AB
- Full-time
…self-motivated professional to join Mainroad Alberta Contracting LP as a Human Resources Coordinator - Recruitment. In this role, you will support the continued growth of our Alberta…
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Human Resources Generalist
Vaco by Highspring
Toronto, ON
- $35 to $40 CAD / hour
- Contract
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HR Business Partner
CONMED
Mississauga, ON
- Full-time
The HR Business Partner supports the Human Resources team in delivering HR strategies and initiatives aligned with business objectives. This role provides day-to-day operational HR support,…
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Human Resources Business Partner
Optima Living
Edmonton, AB
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Labour Relations Specialist
AltaSteel
AB · Edmonton, AB
- Full-time
AltaSteel Inc. is seeking an experienced, dedicated and motivated professional to join as a Labour Relations Specialist. Reporting to the Manager, Labour Relations, this role will be…

Pathway Communications

HR Generalist

Markham, ON, L3R 1C7, Canada

$60,000 to $80,000 CAD / year · Full-time

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Job details

Pay: $60,000 to $80,000 CAD / year
Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Dec 28, 2026
Posting language: English
Posted: Sep 29, 2026

Original job description

A unique opportunity: HR Generalist
Pathway Communications

Salary: $60,000 to $80,000 per year plus benefits, based on experience and assessed capability.

Employment type: Permanent, full-time. On-site five days a week. This is an existing, active vacancy.

The position

We are seeking an HR professional to increase the internal capacity of our human resources department. You will support company leadership by designing and implementing policies and practices to support our growth and corporate goals. This role requires you to balance daily HR operations and practices with new initiatives in a technology environment.
Note: Previous independent management experience is not required. We welcome applicants currently working in positions just below Manager: Business Partners, Generalists and Analysts who are seeking positions with greater scope and opportunities to grow. You will have demonstrated domain knowledge, sound judgement and initiative and delivered outstanding results.

Responsibilities

Work with management on planning workforce and staffing needs. Manage sourcing, candidate recruitment and onboarding. Coordinate employee changes and offboarding.
Assist managers with goal setting and performance reviews, following up on actions and documenting results. Recommend and implement improvements to variable rewards and incentives. Managers remain accountable for employee performance.
Identify training needs, organize relevant development activities and assess whether learning is applied at work. Identify highly capable staff and implement customized development activities.
Prepare analyses and reports on vacancies, recruitment progress, turnover, performance reviews and training. Describe significant issues and recommend corrective action.
Coordinate payroll inputs and benefits administration with the responsible teams. Ensure accurate employee data, vacation records and HR policies are maintained.
Handle employee enquiries and workplace concerns fairly and confidentially. Establish the facts, maintain accurate records and recommend appropriate action within your authority.
Gather employee inputs and feedback and recommend actions to resolve recurring concerns and impending issues.
Manage recognition and engagement activities.

Requirements

Education: A degree preferably in HR or a related discipline, from a recognized Canadian University or College. Foreign credentials assessed (by WES or another ICAS member] are acceptable. You will have obtained your CHRP or CPHR designation or are in the process of acquiring it.
Numeracy and communications: Strong numerical competence and excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential.
Experience: at least four years of HR experience in a generalist role with exposure to different functional areas: talent acquisition, compensation and rewards, training and development and employment law. Experience in IT services, telecom, or other technical service environments will be an advantage.
Employment standards: Working knowledge of the Ontario ESA, Human Rights Code, OHSA and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.
HRIS: Familiarity with HR Information Systems and applicant tracking systems is an asset.

What you bring

This role offers broad responsibility and direct involvement in implementing HR programs. You have:

The ability to uncover and implement practical and novel solutions to problems.
Excellent attention to detail, capacity to manage competing deadlines and a bias for action.
Proficiency in analyzing data, creating incisive reports and producing persuasive correspondence.
Sound judgement in sensitive situations and a record of earning the trust of employees and managers.
Self-driven initiative, creativity and the ability to manage a high volume of concurrent tasks.

About Pathway

Pathway Communications has provided managed IT, cybersecurity, cloud, server colocation and internet services to organizations across Canada for over 30 years. We have offices in Markham, Montreal and overseas. We are engaged in developing systems and applications to reduce operations costs and improve service delivery using AI and automation.

How to apply

Send a detailed resume to recruitment@corp.pathcom.com within 14 days. Include at least two examples of HR process improvement you personally implemented or were significantly involved in implementing. Describe what you did and the results. Leave out all confidential employee and employer information.
Shortlisted applicants will complete job-related assessments, which may include tests for work-related knowledge, reasoning and language, followed by interviews. We will obtain references with consent. We will inform everyone we interview of our decision within 45 days of their interview.
Please indicate the extent to which you use AI in your daily work, with examples. Also state whether AI was used to create your resume or responses to questions. Pathway uses AI-enabled tools to screen and assess applications against the job requirements listed above. However, our hiring team makes every decision on who advances and who is hired without the use of AI.
Pathway provides accommodation for disability and other Human Rights Code grounds at every stage of recruitment and assessment. Contact us at recruitment@corp.pathcom.com to request it.

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More about this job

Responsibilities

The HR Generalist will support company leadership by designing and implementing HR policies while managing daily operations such as recruitment, onboarding, and performance management. They are also responsible for analyzing workforce data, coordinating payroll and benefits, and fostering employee engagement.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a degree in HR or a related field and possess or be pursuing a CHRP or CPHR designation. At least four years of generalist HR experience and a strong working knowledge of Ontario employment legislation are required.

Skills

Human Resources
Talent Acquisition
Compensation And Rewards
Training And Development
Employment Law
HRIS
Applicant Tracking Systems
Performance Management
Payroll Administration
Benefits Administration
Policy Implementation
Data Analysis
Reporting
Communication Skills
Numerical Competence
Employee Engagement

Benefits

Health benefits

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Keywords

HR Generalist
Human Resources
Talent Acquisition
Compensation
Rewards
Training
Development
Employment Law
Ontario ESA
Human Rights Code
OHSA
Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act
HRIS
Applicant Tracking Systems
Payroll
Benefits Administration
Performance Reviews
Workforce Planning
Employee Engagement
Data Analysis
Reporting
CHRP
CPHR
IT Services
Telecom
Cybersecurity
Cloud Services
AI
Automation
Policy Implementation

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