Job Description
Employee Engagement Specialist, Human Resources
Corporate Services- Human Resources
Status: Contract Full Time; 18-month duration
Salary Range: $89,469-$111,834 per annum plus comprehensive benefits
Work Mode: Hybrid *see below for more details about this work mode.
Location: 7120 Hurontario Street, Mississauga
Hours of work: 35 hours per week
Who we are: At Peel Region, we are driven by passion and dedication to build a better future. The work we do has a meaningful and real impact on the lives of the residents and businesses that call Peel home. With over 50 years of rich history serving Brampton, Caledon, and Mississauga, we deliver a wide range of essential services, from long-term care to waste collection, water treatment to paramedical services, and beyond.
At Peel Region, people come first. We are committed to creating a workplace that’s inclusive, respects diversity, and recognizes each person’s unique contributions and abilities. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive compensation, pension, and health insurance. We know our employees are at their best when they feel supported. That’s why our flexible work culture promotes work-life balance and offers many opportunities for growth and advancement. Join our diverse team, and together, let’s make a lasting impact.
Are you passionate about creating a positive, engaging workplace culture? We’re looking for a strategic and innovative Employee Engagement Specialist to take the lead in driving impactful programs that connect with employees and enhance their experience. You’ll be at the forefront of shaping our 'Peel Celebrates' employee recognition program, our 'Your Voice' employee survey program and supporting Human Resources communications, ensuring our employees stay informed, engaged, and inspired.
Lead the Charge on Employee Engagement:
- Drive the Peel Celebrates Employee Recognition Program, including the employee awards, long service recognition and employee appreciation, ensuring recognition is meaningful and impactful.
- Coordinate engaging employee events, such as our Long Service recognition event and Take Our Kids to Work Day, creating memorable experiences for employees.
- Contribute to the Your Voice Program, supporting survey administration to enhance employee feedback loops and insights used to shape business decisions across the organization
Communications Leadership:
- Collaborate with Communications to ensure HR messages are effectively delivered through various channels, including social media, newsletters, leadership communications, and Peel’s intranet.
Expert Guidance & Collaboration:
- Provide expert advice and support to HR leadership on employee engagement, communications, and change management strategies.
- Build strong relationships with internal teams and external partners, ensuring HR programs are aligned with organizational goals and best practices.
Innovation & Process Improvement:
- Continuously assess and enhance employee engagement initiatives, ensuring they evolve with company needs and employee feedback.
- Lead the development of new processes and practices to improve efficiency and effectiveness in delivering employee engagement programs.
Why You’ll Love This Role:
- Make an Impact: Lead programs that enhance employee satisfaction, engagement, and recognition.
- Shape the Future of HR: Play a pivotal role in transforming HR engagement strategies.
- Collaborative Environment: Work closely with dynamic teams across the organization and build strong relationships with key stakeholders.
- Professional Growth: Take on exciting challenges, innovate, and expand your skill set as part of a forward-thinking HR team.
What we require:
- University degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Human Resources, or related
- 5 years of work related experience in employee feedback, employee recognition or communications
- Expert knowledge of employee feedback systems, tools and techniques
- Expert knowledge of employee recognition systems, tools and techniques
- Demonstrated ability to craft clear and audience-specific messaging, including writing content for the web
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in using project management and change management principles
- Strong research skills and critical thinking skills
- Ability to conceptualize, develop recommendations to support decision making, and structure complex problems
- Excellent verbal, written communication, and facilitation skills
- Advanced computer skills including all Microsoft applications
Be bold. Think big. Join us.
If you’re ready to bring your expertise to a team that values innovation, employee engagement and dedication, apply today and help us shape a brighter future for the workforce of Peel Region!
Peel Region is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including those from equity-deserving groups.
What We Offer:
- A welcoming and inclusive workplace that celebrates diversity.
- Comprehensive Health, Dental, Vision benefit plan including psychological health, effective start date
- Voluntary enrolment into OMERS pension plan
- Accrue Vacation on a monthly basis starting at 3 weeks per annum
- 3 Paid personal days and floating holidays
- Annual performance review and merit increases based on performance
- Supportive leadership and a culture of respect and inclusion
- Flexible work culture that promotes work-life balance.
- Opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
- A chance to make a real impact in the lives of Peel Region’s residents and communities.
In this role, you'll enjoy the flexibility of a hybrid work arrangement. This means you'll have the ability to work off-site and on-site as needed, depending on operational needs at the 7120 Hurontario Street, Mississauga worksite. The frequency of on-site work may vary from week to week, depending on operational demands, which can evolve over time.
It's important to note that your off-site work location must be within the province of Ontario. This ensures that we're compliant with all regulations and policies.The Region of Peel offers job based flexible hours of work that allows employees to manage personal and professional responsibilities while at the same time ensures business operational needs and customer service expectations are achieved.
Interview: Our recruitment process will include video conference technology
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About Us
Peel Region consists of the cities of Brampton and Mississauga, and the town of Caledon. Peel Region delivers essential services to more than 1.5 million residents and approximately 200,000 businesses.
We’re working to create a community that is safe, inclusive, and accessible. A place where everyone feels they belong and can access the services they need to thrive throughout each stage of life.
Our workforce is 6,700 strong and since 1974, we’ve been delivering a wide range of resident focused services. Our services include paramedic services, health programs, long-term care and services for seniors, child care support, garbage collection and recycling, waste water and water treatment, road maintenance, financial assistance, and housing support.
Recognized by Canada's Healthy Workplace Month® with the Great Employer Award presented by Excellence Canada, Peel Region is a place where everyone feels they belong. We strive to develop a workplace that values and respects diversity, practices inclusion, recognizes the unique contributions and abilities of all people and facilitates innovative thinking. At Peel Region, people come first. Each employee has an important role within our community and when we work together, it’s impactful. We encourage you to join us in delivering essential services and programs to our diverse community. You won't find a better opportunity than Peel Region.
Additional Information
Peel Region is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is respected and valued for their contributions, and where everyone is treated fairly and has opportunity to grow and develop. As one of the most diverse regions in Canada, we are committed to establishing a qualified workforce that is reflective of the population we serve.Peel Region is committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment process, upon request. If you require accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs. Accessible formats and communication supports are available. Please contact zzg-hrtalentacquisition@peelregion.ca
Please be advised, Peel Region uses email to communicate with applicants for open job competitions and does not use AI technology in any part of the recruitment process. It is the applicant’s responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked daily and accepts emails from unknown users. As we send time sensitive correspondence via email (i.e., testing bookings, interview dates), it is imperative that applicants check their email regularly. If we do not hear back from applicants, we will assume that you are no longer interested in the position and your application will be removed from the competition.
