Labour Relations Advisor

2 weeks ago

Niagara, Canada Niagara Region Full time

**Division**:
Human Resources

**Important Notices & Amendments**:
**This position**currently falls within our hybrid model**, allowing the employee to**typically**work**a minimum of**50% of**your** time**at your regular work location and the other 50% of time at home.**

**Temporary Duration**:
Approximate Duration: 12 months with possibility of extension

**About Us**:
Serving a diverse urban and rural population of more than 475,000, Niagara Region is focused on building a strong and prosperous Niagara. Working collaboratively with 12 local area municipalities and numerous community partners, the Region delivers a range of high-quality programs and services to support and advance the well-being of individuals, families and communities within its boundaries. Nestled between the great lakes of Erie and Ontario, the Niagara peninsula features some of Canada’s most fertile agricultural land, the majesty of Niagara Falls and communities that are rich in both history and recreational and cultural opportunities. Niagara boasts dynamic modern cities, Canada’s most developed wine industry, a temperate climate, extraordinary theatre, and some of Ontario’s most breathtaking countryside. An international destination with easy access to its binational U.S. neighbour New York State, Niagara attracts over 14 million visitors annually, as well as a steady stream of new residents and businesses.

At Niagara Region, we value diversity - in background and experience. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We aspire to hire and grow a workforce reflective of the diverse community we serve. By doing so, we can deliver better programs and services across Niagara.

For the Region's full employee equity statement, Working at Niagara Region - Niagara Region, Ontario.

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**Job Summary**:
Reporting to the Associate Director, Labour & Employee Relations and Employee Health, the Labour Relations Advisor is responsible for the optimal development and administration of Labour Relations, providing advice, consultation, and support in collective bargaining, collective agreement, legislation, and policy interpretation and administration, dispute resolution, performance management, investigations, complex case management, and managing Labour/ Management relations within respective client group(s).

**Education**:

- Post-secondary degree or diploma in Labour Relations or Human Resources Management required.
- Labour Relations Studies certificate or equivalent preferred.

**Knowledge**:

- 2 years progressive experience in labour relations, with experience working in a multi-faceted unionized environment. Strong labour relations experience with particular emphasis on supporting collective bargaining; and advising on performance management, dispute resolution, arbitration, investigations, workplace accommodations, and labour and employee relations.
- 3-5 years’ experience managing a multi-union environment supporting a minimum medium size (200+ staff) organization with multiple locations in a critical service delivery environment is preferred.
- Certification as a Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP).
- Knowledge and experience with various forms of employment law and labour legislation, such as Employment Standards Act, Labour Relations Act, Hospital Labour Disputes Arbitration Act; Occupational Health & Safety Act; Ontario Human Rights Code, and other relevant legislation and/or regulations pertaining to the client group(s) served.
- Computer literate with strong knowledge in MS Office suite of products.

**Responsibilities**:
**Provides advice, and support concerning the interpretation and administration of collective agreements, corporate and departmental policies, and various forms of relevant legislation. (60% of time)**:

- Provides advice, and support on employee performance management, formal coaching, discipline, and termination, and supports negotiation of exit agreements, last chance agreements, and memorandums of agreement.
- Provides advice, and support in complex attendance, workplace accommodation, and disability management.
- Provides advice or support and/or conducting workplace investigations ranging from workplace employee conduct to Human Rights complaints.
- Prepares reports, and written and verbal correspondence.

**Provides dispute resolution services. (20% of time)**:

- Supports all grievance activities, and handles some with support of manager. Chairing or supporting grievance and mediation meetings, and preparing written and verbal responses on behalf of the corporation.
- Supports chief to legal counsel in rights arbitration, supports representation of corporation at other labour related legal proceedings, Human Rights, Labour Relations Board, etc.
- Supports negotiation of settlements and letters/memorandums of agreement.
- Co-Chairs Labour Management meetings and supports/manages overall labour management relationship.

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