HR Generalist

Position Details:

Current Rate of Pay: Min = $43.94/hr, Max = $50.92/hr

Employment type: Temporary Contract

Duration of employment: 6 Months

Hours of work: 35 hrs/week

Work location: Head Office

Division: Human Resources

Business unit: HR & Employee Services

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 November 3, 2026.

How you will contribute as part of the TRCA team:

The HR Generalist will play a key role in the success of the organization by supporting HR wellness and disability management program (non-occupational – STD/LTD and occupational- WSIB), as well as projects related to learning and development, benefits and other HR Programs.

Major Responsibilities:

• Using a proactive case management approach, responds to complex and time sensitive occupational and non-occupational illness and injury inquiries and provides disability management advice to management and support to employees.
• Ensures that Short-Term Disability (STD) and Long-Term Disability (LTD) claims follow the established process
• Provides guidance and advise to supervisors and managers across the organization relating to disability management
• Leads WSIB claim management for occupational injury or illness and partners with Specialist, Health & Safety to support workplace incident management as it relates to WSIB
• Manages and tracks WSIB claims with a focus on early and safe return to work processes, accommodation, modified work
• Manages all early and safe return to work plans with assistance from impacted management team
• Manages medical accommodation requests and process
• Supports the HR team with organizational wide health and wellness learning and development projects and initiatives from planning through to implementation.
• Reviews and monitors benefits utilization, including TRCA Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and make recommendations for better utilization and to improve the employee experience
• Provides additional support to HR team members with project tasks, as required

What will you need to succeed:

Education (degree/diploma/certifications/licenses)

• Post-secondary diploma or degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Health Sciences or another related field.
• Valid Ontario Class G2 driver's license

Experience

• 3+ years of experience in HR related to the major responsibilities of this role
• Experience managing disability management and supporting return to work protocols

Knowledge/Skill/Ability - Competencies

• Ability to communicate effectively with tact and courtesy
• Able to self-manage workload and prioritize tasks independently
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to communicate project status for various audiences
• Effective problem-solving skills and leadership skills, including staff coaching and managing performance and working collaboratively with other divisions
• Proficiency in MS Office suite including online software such as MS teams, WebEx, and SharePoint, coupled with knowledge of Learning Management Systems and authoring software
• Knowledge of Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act

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.