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Position Title: People & Culture Business Partner

Division:          People & Culture

Reports To:    Director, Employee Relations  

Location:         Toronto, Yonge & Eglinton (Hybrid Work, 3 days in office)

TVO Media Education Group (TVO.me) is a social impact organization at the intersection of digital learning, journalism, and immersive storytelling. As creators of award-winning content, we are on a journey to build a more informed, knowledgeable, and educated Ontario. We are unapologetic about our purpose — everything we do is about inspiring learning that changes lives and enriches communities. That is our why.

A Culture of Inclusion and Belonging

At TVO we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring. We foster an environment where everyone is heard, feels valued and has an equal opportunity to reach their full potential. We are committed to learning, and we learn better together with a diverse team of employees that are respected, valued, and encouraged to bring their authentic selves to work every day. With this goal in mind, at TVO we celebrate individual differences, knowledge, self-expression, and talent. At TVO, we recognize the importance of using anti-oppression practices, both within our organization and in our content.

We encourage applications from those belonging to underrepresented groups as well as all other qualified candidates.

Who We Are

As part of an ambitious new strategic vision, TVO is transforming itself and the digital learning and media landscapes. We know we are a better organization when we honour our commitments, when we thrive with diverse voices, when we value bold thinking, and embrace change. We understand and celebrate that we are better together.

We are proud to be named a Greater Toronto Top Employer of 2023, recognized for our work-life balance, mental health supports, company culture and flexibility. This is a testament to the impactful work we do for Ontarians every day. It is also a reflection of how quickly we have responded to employee feedback about how, when and where they want to work.

The Opportunity

The People & Culture Business Partner collaborates with the business to achieve its objectives by providing strategic and operational guidance on a range of functions including employee & labour relations, recruitment, learning development, policies, collective agreement, disability management, and health and safety.

How you will make an impact

• Provides coaching and consultative support to management and employees and delivers tailored People & Culture solutions to business needs.
• Maintains knowledge of business operations and their strategic role within the
• Actively involved in maintaining and addressing health and safety and disability management matters.
• Educates leaders in the interpretation and compliance of the collective agreement and coaches for consistency of application.
• Communicates policies, regulations and procedures to managers and employees.
• Assists in resolving management and employee issues by investigating complaints, evaluating and offering courses of action for resolution
• Participates actively in all levels of grievances and union/management meetings and liaises with union contacts.
• Assists with the bargaining process as required.
• Facilitates employee engagement and development processes and events.
• Maintains HR practices by developing new and recommending changes to job descriptions and policies.
• Implements human resources initiatives and contributes to continuous improvement and best practices in human resources.
• Participates in ongoing People & Culture initiatives and projects to enhance services to the business.
• Other duties as assigned

 What you will bring to TVO

• Post-secondary degree in business, human resources or relevant field, or equivalent experience.
• Five (5) years or more of relevant experience.
• Three (3) years or more of employee/labour relations experience.
• Demonstrated effective communication, planning, and conflict resolution skills.
• Strong understanding of applicable employment related legislation.
• Seasoned practitioner, able to work with minimal supervision and can manage several demanding tasks simultaneously.
• Team player, coach, change agent, and dynamic relationship builder.
• Ability to professionally handle confidential information.
• CHRP/CHRL designation would be considered an asset.
• You live our values: we value bold thinking, we embrace change, we thrive with diverse voices, we honour our commitments, we're better together

TVO & YOU

We are a learning organization. It is at the core of everything we do, and each individual at TVO invests deeply in our own learning while elevating each other’s knowledge. Whether through peer-to-peer learning, workshops or lunch and learns, who make up a team transforming the digital learning and media landscapes. (benefits, remote work, vacation pay)

At TVO we roll up our sleeves every day, adapting to change, and working cross functionally with great teams and experts in their respective fields. Collaboration is the fuel of our organization and what enables our progress.

We would be thrilled to have you join us. We’re a tight-knit community – whether you are a rookie or a seasoned veteran, you will get to meet, work with, and be supported by diverse colleagues at all levels. Maybe you’ll even get to meet Polkaroo!

Come build with us.

TVO Media Education Group is funded primarily by the Province of Ontario, and is a registered charity supported by thousands of sponsors and donors. Find and follow us on: YouTube (@TVO), Twitter (@TVO), Facebook (@TVO), and Instagram (@WeAreTVO).

We invite you to submit your application by July 30, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. Not sure you have everything we’re asking for, but know you can make a big impact? Tell us your story and we will be happy to consider you.

To learn more about us and our culture, please visit us at https://tvo.me/work-with-us/ .

Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process (e.g., including alternate formats of materials, accessible meeting rooms). If you are seeking accommodations during the application or interview process, please advise us as soon as possible so that appropriate arrangements can be made by sending your request to accommodations@tvo.org.