Employee and Labour Relations Consultant

2 days ago

Victoria British Columbia BP, Capital, Canada School District #62 Full time

Position Title:

Employee & Labour Relations Consultant

Supervisor:

Manager, Employee & Labour Relations

Department:

Human Resources

Position Summary

The Employee and Labour Relations Consultant provides a variety of labour and employment related

services to management in a largely unionized environment. The position supports all labour relations

functions including bargaining, workplace investigations, grievance administration, arbitrations, job

evaluation, records management, administrative support, and other related duties. The position

balances strong organizational skills with a collaborative curiosity to solve problems and resolve

conflict. The position plays a key role in ensuring a positive labour relations climate throughout the school district by leveraging strong relationships with union representatives, employees and leaders.

Duties and Responsibilities

Labour Relations Support:

Participates in labour management committee meetings and takes detailed minutes related to items discussed and agreements reached. Provides subject matter expertise related to specific grievances and other labour relations discussions, as required.

Acts as a liaison with workplace investigators, sets up meetings with complainants, respondents, and witnesses, including but not limited to parents and students.

Advises stakeholders and employees on the interpretation of human resources policies and collective agreements.

Provides advice to SD62 leadership on employee and labour relations matters.

Conducts research, analyses information and prepares data / notes to support human resources and labour relations activities.

Helps to drive labour relations strategy related to grievance management, arbitration, and the union management relationship.

Enters and tracks Case IQ (CLASS) dashboard as it pertains to arbitrations under British Columbia Public School Employers' Association (BCPSEA) to ensure timely responses and appropriate steps are followed.

Develops strong and effective relationships with principals, vice principals, management and union stakeholders, ensuring a thorough understanding of collective agreements, Board policies and procedures through inclusivity, consultation, open communication, and collaboration.

Maintains a tracking and record keeping system for grievances and workplace investigations.

Prepares draft grievance responses for review by the Manager, Employee & Labour Relations.

Liaises with relevant stakeholders regarding leave requests for union business.

In collaboration with the Executive Director - Human Resources, prepares documentation for legal counsel and Teacher Regulation Branch of the Ministry of Education and Child Care.

Supports the CUPE Professional Development (Pro-D) Committee including organizing meetings, coordinating Pro-D days and arranging facilitators.

Supports CUPE job evaluations and represents the district on the Joint Job Evaluation Committee. Employee Recognition:

Oversees the district's Employee Recognition Program.

Plans and organizes annual retirement and long service recognition awards celebration including:

determining recognition recipients,

arranging facilities and catering,

creating invitations and programs,

procuring awards and gifts,

ensuring event is executed according to plan, including event, set up and take down.

Administrative Duties:

Assists in the management of records for the HR department.

Assists clerical staff with entries into the Human Resources Information System to ensure employees are paid correctly and liaises with Payroll.

Performs other ad hoc duties as required.

Education and Experience

Completion of a post-secondary diploma/degree specializing in labour relations and human resource management.

Minimum five years of experience working within the Human Resources field, ideally in a public sector setting, in a unionized environment administering collective agreements and labour relations issues such as grievances and workplace investigations.

Demonstrated knowledge of labour, employment and human rights legislation, and strong knowledge of collective agreement interpretation.

Advanced computer skills using Microsoft Office software and experience working with a human resource information system.

A combination of education and experience may be considered.

Chartered Professionals in Human Resources (CPHR) designation preferred.

Competencies

Strives for Personal Excellence: is mindful, remains calm and responds thoughtfully; takes pride in work; takes initiative and proactively plans, prioritizes and organizes work in a high volume, fast paced environment; follows the District's Code of Conduct and values; follows through on commitments and takes responsibility for actions.

Practices a Growth Mindset: demonstrates a positive outlook towards learning and is committed to ongoing development to expand skill set; stays current; reflects on self to continually learn and improve; remains positive; demonstrates adaptability and is willing and able to adjust to changes.

Thinks Critically and Creatively: asks questions for better understanding; uses a solution-based approach to analyze relevant facts, evidence and data to determine specific issues and inform ways forward; thinks outside of the box; looks for opportunities to continuously improve.

Effectively Communicates and Collaborates: clearly articulates thoughts and ideas and shares timely and relevant information openly, honestly and respectfully using oral, written and visual formats; actively listens and respond appropriately; seeks opportunities to gain input and is open minded to the ideas and point of views of others.

Builds Relationships: actively shows courtesy and respect to all, proactively builds healthy and trusting relationships; contributes to a positive working environment; cares about the wellness of others and makes connections.

Fosters Interconnectedness: supports a welcoming and safe environment that values and appreciates differences and is reflective of everyone; assists in honoring and weaving Indigenous history, culture and language, and ways of being throughout the district.

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