Labour Relations Specialist

2 weeks ago


Guelph, Canada Upper Grand District School Board Full time

**Labour Relations Specialist (Temporary)**

The Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) employs approximately 4,000 dedicated staff who serve more than 35,000 students attending a variety of programs across 65 elementary and 11 secondary schools as well as continuing education and adult learning centres in the counties of Dufferin, Wellington and the City of Guelph. The UGDSB covers the ancestral and treaty lands of the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Six Nations of the Grand River, and Saugeen Ojibway Nation.

The Upper Grand District School Board is seeking a dynamic individual leader to join our Human Resources team and assist in managing the Board’s labour relations activities. This is a **temporary, full-time** position to start September 2023 until June 2025 with the possibility to extend beyond this date.

**LOCATION**:Guelph Board Office**:

- **500 Victoria Road N, Guelph, ON

**SALARY**:$82,044 to $102,555 per annum (under review); 40-hours per week

**BOARD INFORMATION**:1.0 FTE; 12 months; temporary, full-time; Administrative Employees

**Responsibilities**:
Reporting to the Employee and Labour Relations Manager, you will provide guidance, direction, and support to supervisors with performance management and labour relations matters. This will include conducting workplace investigations (inclusive of harassment complaints), preparing and communicating the findings, and providing post-investigation mediation where appropriate. You will maintain effective union/management relationships and will be responsible for preparing, attending, and representing the Board at mediation, arbitration and hearings as required. You will assist in preparation and attendance at Collective Bargaining as required.

**Qualifications**:

- Post-secondary education in industrial relations, labour relations or human resources management combined with a CHRP or CHRL designation or qualifications/experience deemed equivalent by the Board
- Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in progressive labour relations roles, in a unionized environment
- Demonstrated experience in supporting clients to specifically address and manage performance
- Excellent communication skills (written, verbal and presentation) with a proven track record of investigating complaints and resolving issues
- Demonstrated strong conflict resolution, problem solving and negotiation skills
- Excellent analytical, organizational and computer skills combined with the ability to work under pressure in a high-volume working environment
- Team player and relationship builder with excellent customer service skills
- Ability to adjust work schedule to accommodate organizational needs, (i.e. internal investigation)
- Flexibility to accomplish other duties as assigned
- A valid driver’s license and use of a personal vehicle is required

**EQUITY AT THE UGDSB**:

- First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples, and all other Indigenous peoples
- Persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions
- Members of groups that commonly experience discrimination based on race, ancestry, ethnicity, colour, religion and/or spiritual beliefs, or place of origin
- Persons with visible and/or invisible disabilities

At UGDSB, we recognize that many of the identities listed above do not exist in a single form and are often intersecting, creating complex and unique experiences for applicants. We value the contributions that each person brings and are committed to creating and maintaining an environment where everyone can participate fully, thrive, and reach their full potential. Please visit Safe, Equitable and Inclusive Schools to find out more about equity, diversity and inclusion at the UGDSB.

**HOW TO APPLY**:
While we thank all applicants for their interest in working for the Upper Grand District School Board, we wish to advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

**Equal Opportunity Employer**

**Job Types**: Full-time, Fixed term contract

**Salary**: $82,044.00-$102,555.00 per year

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Guelph, ON N1E 6K2: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Education**:

- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Labour Relations: 3 years (preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Guelph, ON N1E 6K2

Expected start date: 2023-09-05



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