Labour Relations Specialist

3 months ago

Guelph, Canada Upper Grand District School Board Full time

**CAREER OPPORTUNITY - LABOUR RELATIONS SPECIALIST**

**ABOUT THE UPPER GRAND DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD (UGDSB)**

The UGDSB employs a team of 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 UGDSB is committed to supporting student achievement and well-being through our team of dedicated staff and strong learning communities, always striving to meet the diverse needs of our students. Our employees are empowered to contribute in meaningful ways to the success of our students and the greater organization.

**THE OPPORTUNITY**

The Upper Grand District School Board is seeking a dynamic **Labour Relations Specialist** to join our People, Leadership and Culture team and assist in managing the Board’s labour relations activities.

**Location**:
Guelph Board Office (500 Victoria Road N., Guelph, ON)

**Salary Range**:
$100,914 - $121,029 (per annum, 40 hours per week, 12 month position)

**Board Information**:
1.0 FTE; **permanent**, full-time; Administrative Employees

**Responsibilities**

Reporting to the Senior Manager Employee and Labour Relations, 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.

**Experience and 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

**APPLICATION DETAILS**

**INCLUSIVE RECRUITMENT & HIRING**

Employment Equity
- 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.

Accommodation & Accessibility

14-Nov-23

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: $100,914.00-$121,029.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care
- Wellness program

Work Location: In person

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