Date Posted: 09/17/2026Req ID: 50232Faculty/Division: OISEDepartment: OISE: Human ResourcesCampus: St. George Downtown Toronto Existing Vacancy: Yes Description: ABOUT US OISE is recognized as a global leader in graduate programs in teaching and learning, continuing teacher education, and education research. As one of the largest and most research-intensive faculties of education in North America, OISE is an integral part of the University of Toronto – Canada’s most dynamic and comprehensive institution of higher learning.OISE is committed to enhancing the social, economic, political, and cultural well-being of individuals and communities locally, nationally, and globally through leadership in teaching, research and advocacy. A unique place to work, learn and grow, OISE addresses current and emerging challenges with the scale, academic excellence, and collaborative energy that few institutions in the world can claim. YOUR OPPORTUNITY Under the general direction of the Director, Human Resources, and guided by a strong commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion, the HR Advisor provides a range of administrative HR services to client departments at OISE. Working closely with the Director and Senior HR Consultant, the HR Advisor supports both unionized and non-unionized employee groups and provides guidance on recruitment, salary administration, job evaluation, and employee relations. Typical responsibilities will also include ensuring compliance with the hiring provisions of applicable collective agreements and employment policies; leading the development and implementation of effective talent acquisition strategy, playing a key role in the onboarding of new staff, and collaborating with others on HR planning efforts within client departments. In addition to core responsibilities, the HR Advisor will also take on projects and undertake research on a wide variety of issues and topics related to administrative human resources at OISE. The responsibilities of the incumbent will continuously evolve, requiring flexibility, and a willingness to respond to the given priorities of the day. The HR Advisor will work collaboratively and cooperatively in a dynamic environment and as priorities evolve, demonstrates flexibility, adaptability, and sound judgment in responding to emerging needs and opportunities. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION: University degree with a specialization in Human Resources or an equivalent acceptable combination of education and experience. EXPERIENCE: Excellent client service orientation and demonstrated initiative, tact, diplomacy and discretion; Awareness of and sensitivity to issues of equity, diversity, and inclusion; Three years’ experience managing full-cycle recruitment in a unionized environment; Demonstrated experience sourcing candidates, including the passive job seeker; Experience writing clear and compelling job postings and effective interview questions; Demonstrated ability to work effectively both in a consulta
