Labour Relations Advisor

3 weeks ago

Metro Vancouver Regional District, Canada BC Rapid Transit Co. Ltd Full time

**Marketing Statement**:
Join a company that has been a part of moving Metro Vancouver for over 35 years.

British Columbia Rapid Transit Company Ltd. (BCRTC) maintains and operates the Expo and Millennium SkyTrain Lines from our central facilities in south Burnaby. Our services connect downtown Vancouver to the cities of Burnaby, New Westminster, Coquitlam, Port Moody and Surrey. With the future expansion of both the Expo and Millennium Lines gathering pace, infrastructure renewal and new asset acquisition projects underway, this is an exciting time to join our team of over 1,200 dedicated employees, working on one of the longest fully-automated rapid transit systems in the world.

Our work encompasses roles such as administration, engineering, elevator and escalator maintenance, field operations, vehicle maintenance, and wayside (station and guideway) maintenance.

When you work for SkyTrain, not only will you help move Metro Vancouver, you will also have access to comprehensive benefits including paid vacation, medical benefits, transit passes, training and more. We are a proud equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Come explore what makes us one of BC’s Top Employers

**Responsibilities**:
PRIMARY PURPOSE

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Represents management in handling conflict resolution processes, including grievances, appeals, and expedited arbitrations of moderate complexity. Researches background information, interviews the relevant parties, documents findings, develops recommendations, prepares backup materials, and also liaises with legal counsel as required.

Participates in the collective bargaining process, providing input to bargaining strategies and conducting research on workplace issues, grievance-related trends, historical practices, case history, precedents, relevant legislation and other labour relations topics. Also carries out analysis of proposals and related cost/benefit; prepares bargaining materials; drafts collective agreement language, and may speak to specific issue at the bargaining table.

Provides input to the development of tactical plans to support BCRTC’s labour relations objectives. Assists in the early identification and resolution of labour relations issues, and the development of a positive union-management environment. Identifies and escalates the more complex, critical labour relations matters to the Manager’s attention.

Investigates alleged breaches of the respectful workplace policy, summarizes investigation, and recommends corrective action in consultation with the Manager.

Develops and maintains relationships with union leaders and representatives, and participates in dialogue to resolve day-to-day labour relations issues.

Provides technical guidance to the Labour Relations Coordinator.

**Qualifications**:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
The requirements for this job are typically acquired through an undergraduate degree in labour relations or a related discipline, and four years of related experience involving the administration of collective agreements, participation in collective bargaining, handling grievances, and advising management in the resolution of a wide variety of labour relations issues.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Solid knowledge of the concepts, principles, practices and techniques pertaining to labour relations, and conflict resolution processes, including grievance processes, appeals, and expedited arbitrations

Solid knowledge of the collective agreement, relevant employment standards, and other regulatory requirements

Solid organizational and planning skills to provide input and support to the collective bargaining process, and to handle conflict resolution processes within the context of specific timeframes

Solid interpersonal and communication skills to provide specialized guidance and expertise to management and supervisors on a wide range of labour relations matters, and to handle conflict resolution processes, including grievances, appeals, and expedited arbitrations

Solid analytical and problem solving skills to conduct research and make recommendations in support of collective bargaining, conflict resolution processes and other labour relations issues

Faciliate labour relations training sessions

**Other Information**:
Recruitment Process: An applicant will be required to demonstrate their suitability for this position by meeting the minimum level of qualifications and experience in order to be invited into the selection process. A standard interview format will be used including general, scenario and behavioural descriptive interview questions.

**Work Schedule**:
40 hours per week.

**Work Designation**:
Hybrid

This position offers the flexibility of working both on-site and remotely within B.C.

**Rate of Pay**:
Salary $88,132 - $110,165 per annum (Actual salary offered will be commensurate with education, experience and internal parity).

The Total Compensation Package includes Extended Health, Dent

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