Human Resource Services Advisor

Human Resource Services Advisor

(Employee and Labour Relations)

Reports to: Manager of Human Resource Services

Location: Central Offices of the Board

Works a regular thirty-five hour [35] hours per week, Monday to Friday, 12 months per year

Under the direction of the Manager of Human Resource Services, the Human Resource Services Advisor working with the Employee and Labour Relations portfolios will focus on the development and implementation of proactive and responsive employee and labour relations strategies to foster a culture of well-being within the Board which is aligned with the Board's Multi-Year Strategic Plan.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Completion of a post-secondary degree, diploma, or certificate program in a related field, and a minimum of five (5) years' experience in the areas of employee relations and labour relations, including experience with compensation and pay equity. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• CHRP/CHRL designation an asset.
• Demonstrated commitment and passion to excel in the delivery of superior customer service.
• Ability to manage, engage, lead, and create innovative solutions.
• Strong written and verbal communication, presentation, facilitation, planning and organization skills.
• Ability to multi-task, work under pressure, balance competing priorities, and move projects forward.
• Excellent interpersonal skills exhibiting confidentiality, diplomacy, negotiation, conflict resolution and issue-based problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated strength in relationship building and promotion of a collaborative culture with the ability to function effectively in a team environment, with peers, administrators, staff, unions, outside agencies, and others.
• Must be able to deal with difficult situations and/or people in a tactful and diplomatic manner.
• Self-driven with a strong sense of urgency, resourcefulness, and the ability to work independently and collectively to create positive influence across the Board.
• Must have a valid driver's license and be willing to travel locally within the district as required.

KEY JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Establish, coordinate, and maintain a strategy for the administration of pay equity and job evaluation programs and processes for unionized and non-unionized employee groups; participate as the co-chair for the job evaluation committee and liaise with an external consultant, as required.
• Develop, establish, and maintain a defensible process for conducting and organizing workplace fact-finding meetings and investigations related to CAS investigations, workplace harassment and workplace conduct investigations as required.
• Lead workplace conduct, CAS and workplace harassment and violence investigations.
• Develop and enhance departmental processes and procedures related to information and record management and retention within the Human Resource Services Department.
• Develop and enhance departmental processes and procedures related to labour relations including grievance, mediation, and arbitration proceedings and hearings, collective bargaining, and the contract administration process.
• Develop, coordinate, and maintain the performance management and appraisal process for non-academic employee groups.
• Focus strategically on proactive and preventative strategies to champion and establish an improved culture for the Board, with a continuous improvement mindset and customer service focus, which is aligned with the Board's Multi-year Strategic Plan.
• Track changes in relevant legislation, collective agreements, employment contracts, benefit programs and arbitral/judicial jurisprudence to ensure that these changes are reflected in policies, procedures, and practices.
• Develop, coordinate, and conduct training for Principals, Managers and Supervisors on employee and labour relations related information, legislation, and collective agreement language.
• Provide advice and guidance to management and other Human Resource Services staff on conducting investigations, and consistent application and interpretation of collective agreements and terms of conditions agreements.
• Assist with other projects and initiatives within the Human Resource Services Department as required and as directed by the Manager of Human Resource Services.

About Us:

As a Catholic Learning Community, the Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic District School Board provides faith formation and academic excellence, which enables our graduates to live a life of love and service in Christ. The Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic District School Board provides a Christ-centered education to approximately 12,000 students within 28 elementary schools, 3 secondary schools and a multisite Alternative Education school and 3 administrative offices.

The Board currently employs over 1500 permanent staff and approximately 350 casual and occasional staff which includes teachers who are supported by a team of consultants, principals and administrators and non-academic staff who work to ensure the best possible facilities, supports and resources are available to our students and the system. The Board encompasses the broad geographical area of the City of Brantford and the counties of Brant, Haldimand and Norfolk. We are located approximately one hour west of Toronto, one hour east of London and one hour south of Kitchener-Waterloo.

Applications, along with your resume and other supporting documents must be submitted through Apply to Education – .

Applications must include:

• Cover Letter
• Resume

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Statement

The Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic District School Board believes in giving each and every applicant an equal opportunity to succeed on their own merit and we strive to hire staff that reflect and support the diverse perspectives, experiences and needs of our students and our communities. We remain committed to upholding our Catholic values of equity and inclusion in our living, learning and work environments. Therefore, in pursuit of our values, we seek members who will work respectfully and constructively with differences and across the district in actualizing the Board's Multi-Year Strategic Plan. We actively encourage applications from individuals from all groups and specifically those groups that may experience systemic barriers. We value and respect the contributions that each person brings to enriching the Board and are committed to ensuring full and equal participation for all in the communities that we serve.

Accessibility and Accommodation Statement

We also recognize our duty to accommodate and to foster a culture of inclusion. Consistent with our Catholic social teachings and virtues, we will make any appropriate accommodation based on any of the protected grounds in the Human Rights Code to support candidate participation in the hiring process. When contacted, candidates will be provided with an overview of the various elements of the hiring process. If you require accommodation for reasons of disability in the application or interview process, please email your request to in advance of any part of the process. All information received relating to a candidate's required accommodation will be addressed confidentially by Human Resource Services.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

Rick Petrella
Chair of the Board

Michael McDonald
Director of Education & Secretary

BRANT HALDIMAND NORFOLK CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD
Excellence in Learning ~ Living in Christ
322 Fairview Drive, P.O. Box 217, Brantford, ON N3T 5M8
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