Employee Relations Officer

2 weeks ago

Sarnia, Canada Lambton Kent District School Board Full time

**Title**: Employee Relations Officer

**Start Date**: Immediate

**Position Type**: Permanent

**Position Open To**: Internal & External Applicants

**Posting Overview**:
Reporting to the Manager of Human Resources, the Employee Relations Officer contributes to a broad range of employee and labour operational functions of the Human Resources department by completing assignments and projects to support department managers, supervisors and other senior administrators as required. The Employee Relations Officer will conduct investigations and investigative inquiries under LKDSB policy as directed by the Manager or senior administration of Human Resources including equity, harassment, human rights and safe school matters involving both employees and/or students.
The Employee Relations Officer contributes to other specific operational areas such as attendance support, Children’s Aid Society allegations involving LKDSB employees, job evaluation/pay equity, Support Staff Performance Management, employee attendance concerns, and conduct/behavior issues.

Key Responsibilities include:

- Facilitate and conduct investigations including safe schools (Investigative inquiries and harassment);
- Support supervisors and managers with employee attendance and behaviour/conduct, and support staff performance management concerns including discipline;
- Contribute to the Attendance Support Program;
- Liaison for Children’s Aid Society allegations involving LKDSB employees;
- Contribute to the job evaluation process for all staff.

**Qualifications/Experience**:

- Excellent interpersonal skills with effective communication skills, both orally and in writing;
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team;
- Knowledge and a comprehensive understanding of agreements/terms and conditions, legislation, and Board policies;
- Ability to interpret collective agreement/terms and conditions language;
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to research and identify reliable sources of information;
- Ability to identify concerns and problem-solve situations;
- Sound understanding of investigative and report writing principles and practices;
- Ability to demonstrate and act with diplomacy in sensitive situations;
- Ability to provide guidance, coach, and mentor leaders in appropriate next steps;
- Completion of a four (4) year Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or Social Sciences or a three (3) year Degree combined with a one (1) year post-secondary program in Human Resources or equivalent;
- Three (3) years of related work experience is required;
- Certified Human Resources Leader designation is preferred.

**Other Key Skills & Knowledge**:

- Conduct investigations, and prepare reports under Board policy; conduct internal investigations as requested by management of Human Resources;
- Support supervisors with employee attendance and behaviour/conduct, and support staff performance management concerns by preparing reports, supporting supervisor/leading meetings with employees to address concerns and discuss expectations/corrective action;
- Participate in the collective bargaining process as a member of table-team, and/or assist with preparation for bargaining by completing research, developing contract language or compensation scenarios;
- Assist in review and revision of existing human resources policies/procedures to ensure compliance with current legislation; draft language for new policies and procedures as mandated by human resources management;
- Provide support to labour relations processes as requested by the Manager including grievance and arbitration preparation;
- Assist with the attendance support program;
- Receive notification of allegations referred to Children’s Aid Society (CAS) involving staff; liaise with school administrator and CAS agencies; consult with appropriate senior administrator and provide consultation and guidance to school administrators regarding next steps;
- Gather information from police, CAS, and court officials regarding employees who have been charged with a criminal offence; prepare information required for Ontario College of Teacher investigations;
- Assist with the job evaluation processes and plans for employee groups in conjunction with the Human Resources Supervisor;
- Conduct information and training workshops for administrators and supervisors as required;
- Complete special assignments as requested by Manager of Human Resources;
- Participate as representative on Board-wide system committees as required;
- Demonstrate current knowledge and a comprehensive understanding of collective agreements/terms and conditions, legislation, and board policies.

**Position Effective Date & Length**:
Full-time, 35 hours/week, Non-Union position. Located at the Sarnia Education Centre.
Level 4 - $76,319 -$84,799/annum
Pension and benefits will be provided in accordance with Board regulations.

**Application Instructions**:

- First Nations, Mét

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