Consultant, Employee and Academic Labour Relations

2 months ago

Calgary, Canada The University of Calgary Full time

**Description**

The **Employee and Academic Labour Relations** team is currently seeking a Full-time Regular **Consultant, Employee and Academic Labour Relations**.

The work requires specialist knowledge of human resources management theories and principles, and employment legislation, regulations, policies, programs and directives to plan and deliver labour relations programs and administer processes. The work requires experience in planning and coordinating the delivery of labour relations programs/services, analyzing issues, formulating labour relations plans and strategies, preparing reports, and providing comprehensive advice to clients and management.

**Summary of Key Responsibilities** (job functions include but are not limited to):

- Develops and maintains positive and effective problem-solving relationships with union officials, HR professionals and academic leadership to proactively and constructively address issues. Leverages extensive contacts and relationships across campus to solve problems, gather data, and ensure projects and initiatives are successful.
- Provides advice in the areas of performance management, investigations, discipline, complex disability management cases, accommodations, and grievance proceedings.
- Provides advice on the creation of or improvements/changes to academic human resource policies and procedures and assists in the implementation of such policies and procedures across campus.
- Investigates, analyzes and prepares briefing documents on academic affair related issues facing the portfolio, including the development and negotiation of letters of understanding and grievance settlements. Anticipates the need for information and conducts background research.
- Provides recommendations and solutions related to the management of academic staff to the Associate Director, Employee & Academic Labour Relations in managing issues of a highly confidential nature for the Provost and Vice-President (Academic) and Senior Leadership.
- Ensures the advice offered by Labour Relations is supportive of the strategic goals of the Provost and Vice-President (Academic) and therefore support the research and teaching efforts of the University.
- Researches and develop tools, procedures and training sessions for academic leaders to assist them in administering the collective agreement.
- Participates in bargaining new collective agreements with PDAC and GSA, including research, drafting language and overseeing the implementation of the new collective agreement.
- Provides input and guidance on academic career processes including hiring and assessment.
- Acts as a mentor in the training and development of the Academic Labour Relations team and acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience.

**Qualifications / Requirements**:

- Bachelor degree in Industrial Relations, Human Resources, or a related field
- Experience in grievances and arbitration
- Detail-oriented, with strong analytical and problem solving skills
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to establish and maintain productive working relationships
- Aptitude to manage multiple projects within timelines and demonstrated ability to develop and support the implementation of new programs and policies
- Ability to work well under pressure, with mínimal supervision
- Strong verbal and written communication skills

**Application Deadline**: Applications will be reviewed as they are received. This position will remain open until filled.

This position is classified in the** Professional Career Band, Level 3 **of the Management and Professional Staff Career Framework.

For a listing of all management and staff opportunities at the University of Calgary, view our **Management and Staff Careers website**.

**About the University of Calgary**

UCalgary is Canada's entrepreneurial university, located in Canada's most enterprising city. It is a top research university and one of the highest-ranked universities of its age. Founded in 1966, its 36,000 students experience an innovative learning environment, made rich by research, hands-on experiences and entrepreneurial thinking. It is Canada's leader in the creation of start-ups. Start something today at the University of Calgary. For more information, visit ucalgary.ca.

The University of Calgary has launched an institution-wide Indigenous Strategy committing to creating a rich, vibrant, and culturally competent campus that welcomes and supports Indigenous Peoples, encourages Indigenous community partnerships, is inclusive of Indigenous perspectives in all that we do.
- We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, however preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada._

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