Labour Relations Consultant

7 months ago


Burnaby, Canada British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) Full time

BCIT’s **Human Resources** department is currently seeking a **regular, full-time (1.0 **FTE**) Labour Relations Consultant**. The Labour Relations Consultant participates in the development and implementation of labour relations strategies, practices, standards and initiatives aimed at promoting a positive labour environment. Develops and maintains relationships with unions, develops bargaining strategies and proposals, facilitates conflict resolution processes and legal proceedings, administers collective agreements, and provides consultation on sensitive labour relations matters. Advises on and carries out labour relations practice in compliance with policy, collective agreements, legislation and jurisprudence.**Duties & Responsibilities**

**KEY** **ACCOUNTABILITIES**:

- Supports the Manager, Labour Relations in development and implementation of effective labour relations strategies, practices, standards, and initiatives that promote a positive labour environment.
- Works collaboratively with colleagues, the other senior HR practitioners and leaders to support a strategic, integrated, and broad approach to all program planning, development and delivery. Engages in a collaborative and supportive team approach with all other HR functions.
- Participates in the development of an effective labour environment to establish and foster productive, collaborative relationships between management, employees, unions, and other stakeholders. Represents the Institute’s legal and business interests while liaising with union representatives.
- Provides consultation on complex labour relations matters including disciplinary action, and advises on resolution of sensitive issues involving legal interpretations and preparation of legal opinions. Keeps Manager, Labour Relations informed of strategies and approaches being taken.
- Develops bargaining strategies, participates on the Institute’s bargaining committees and facilitates bargaining processes. Contributes to development of the Institute’s bargaining proposals and assessment of union proposals.
- Facilitates and advises on conflict resolution processes and legal proceedings, including those related to grievances, disputes, job action, mediation, arbitrations, and investigations, as well as board, tribunal, and provincial court matters. Negotiates resolutions and settlements, and prepares formal documentation. Facilitates implementation of legal decisions.
- Drafts labour relations policies and processes, and takes action to identify and mitigate risks and leverage opportunities as they emerge. Advises on and carries out all labour relations practice in compliance with policy, collective agreements, legislation and jurisprudence.
- Provides technical guidance to other labour relations staff in development roles.

**Qualifications**

**QUALIFICATIONS**:

- Bachelor’s degree in labour law
- Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR) designation preferred
- Minimum 5 to 7 years’ experience in human resources, with strong emphasis on labour relations in a large, complex, multi-union environment
- An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
- Advanced knowledge of the concepts, theories, practices and techniques of labour relations, with emphasis on conflict resolution and related legal proceedings, collective bargaining, and collective agreement interpretation
- Advanced knowledge of the relevant employment, labour, and human rights legislation and related statutes and jurisprudence.
- Advanced relationship management skills with ability to develop productive, collaborative relationships between management, employees, unions, and other internal/external stakeholders
- Advanced communication, interpersonal, negotiation, investigation, and conflict resolution skills

**Additional Information**

**Benefits - Why you’d love working with us**
- Competitive pay
- Minimum of twenty-five days of vacation
- Competitive employer-paid extended health and dental plan - take a look at our **benefit plans**
- Defined benefit**pension** plan with employer contributions
- Flexible hybrid work arrangements available
- **Professional Development** funds and resources
- Access to most BCIT Flexible Learning**courses** free of charge
- **Wellness** and Employee Assistance programs
- Complimentary membership with free access to the Fitness Centre, Gymnasium, and **_more_**- The British Columbia Institute of Technology acknowledges that our campuses are located on the unceded traditional territories of the Coast Salish Nations of xwməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səl̓ilwətaɁɬ (Tsleil-Waututh)._

Position Details

**Posting Category**
- Management**Salary Range**
- Salary Range: $102,575 - $141,041, with a control point of $128,219 per annum.**Additional Salary Information**
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