Labour Relations

About Us The Halton Catholic District School Board (HCDSB), in partnership with home and Church, is an inclusive and equitable learning community dedicated to providing excellence in Catholic education by developing Christ-centred individuals enabled to transform society. A provincial leader in student achievement, Halton Catholic District School Board provides exceptional educational experiences and services to over 36,000 students of all ages across our 48 elementary schools, 10 secondary schools, and 3 continuing education facilities, serving the wider Catholic communities of Burlington, Halton Hills, Milton, and Oakville. We encourage all applicants to view our for more information about our Board. This role is eligible to participate in the Halton Catholic District School Board (HCDSB) Flexible Work Arrangement Program. Job Summary Under the direction of the Manager, Employee and Labour Relations, the Labour Relations & Employment Equity Officer will help guide management and administration in employment activities associated with all staff in a unionized and non-unionized workplace environment. A key focus of this role is advancing equitable, consistent, and human-rights-aligned practices across all aspects of labour relations and employment programs. The work includes supporting Board Leaders in the fair and equitable management of staffing programs, performance and progressive discipline, day-to-day contract administration, and grievance management. The role promotes harmonious, respectful, and inclusive relations between the Board and its employees by ensuring that workplace issues and concerns are addressed through processes grounded in equity, procedural fairness, and transparency. Using appropriate learning design and delivery, the incumbent will collaborate to design and deliver programs and resources that enhance leadership capacity, incorporate equity-informed approaches, and support efficient, consistent administration of, and compliance with, collective agreements, Board policy and procedure.Vacancy StatusNew Position Qualifications / Experience• Possess post-secondary education in Human Resources Management. A University degree specializing in Industrial Relations, Labour Relations would be an asset.• Formal education or training in equity, diversity, inclusion, and/or human rights principles.• Certified Human Resources Professional/Leader (CHRP/CHRL) designation is required.• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.• Five (5) to seven (7) years of experience in Human Resources/Employee Relations with increasing experience and leadership in contract administration, employee discipline, employee investigations, employment standards and labour relations legislation, human rights and educational labour relations research, equity and inclusion best practices, preferably within a large, unionized organization in the public sector. Education sector experience is an asset. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.• Developed research and report writing skills are required to meet operational requirements.• Flexible, well-organized, and comfortable working well under pressure and tight deadlines, to produce high quality work in a timely manner.• Proficient in various computer applications and software including, but not limited to: Microsoft and iOS Suites (including Excel and Access database analytics), HRIS systems, etc. Responsibilities• Participate in and coordinate the collective bargaining process, including developing HCDSB strategy, with a focus on equitable and inclusive labour practices.• Assist the Manager, Employee and Labour Relations in preparing summary reports of negotiated collective agreement amendments and grievance reports, and develop in-services on the application of collective agreements, Board programs, and equity-aligned practices.• Administer collective agreements, including providing strategic advice on the interpretation and application of the agreements, applicable legislation, and equity considerations in decision-making.• Participate in grievance and arbitration processes as required.• Advise Supervisory and Management personnel as well as employees on employment policies and procedures, the Employment Standards Act, the Education Act, the Ontario Human Rights Code, the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, the School Boards’ Collective Bargaining Act (SBCBA), the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), the Ontario College of Teachers’ Act, the Education Act, and other applicable legislation, with attention to equity, human rights, and inclusive workplace practices.• Maintain open lines of communication with Union/Association officials to identify employee-related issues early, supporting equitable and respectful engagement. Interact with Union Executives and National representatives on workplace issues.• Assist in mediating workplace conduct and sexual harassment allegations by extracting interests and needs of participants while ensuring neutrality, confidentiality, equity, and the development of options for settlement that are congruent with Board practice and protocol.• Coordinate and participate in joint consultation meetings between the Board and its Unions/Associations, ensuring that all areas of concern and conflict are identified and addressed through fair and equity-focused processes. Investigate matters discussed in an effort to resolve problems and avoid long-term difficulties or potential grievances.• May be required to work varied hours beyond normal business hours in order to respond to emerging demands. Please be advised as a condition of employment with the Board, candidates will be required to provide the following documentation upon hire: an original Criminal Reference Check including Vulnerable Sector Screening, dated within the last six (6) months Equity and Inclusion The Halton Catholic District School Board (HCDSB) is committed to supporting the development of a strong and equitable workforce, that will foster the success and well-being of our students, staff, and wider-Catholic school communities. We strive to uphold the values of equity and inclusion in the recruitment and hiring of qualified staff who reflect the diversity of our region. Although qualifications and experience will be determining factors in the hiring process, the HCDSB shall promote the hiring of qualified candidates from under-represented groups. To that end, we actively encourage applications from members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to equitable outcomes including, but not limited to: First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples, and all other Indigenous peoples; members of groups that commonly experience discrimination due to race, ancestry, colour, or place of origin; persons with visible and/or invisible (physical and/or mental) disabilities. Special Considerations Pursuant to the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, the Halton Catholic District School Board will provide accommodations to applicants who are selected to participate in our recruitment process. Such requests, outlining the nature of any accommodation(s) required, are to be submitted to Human Resources Services by phone at 905-632-6300 or 1-800-741-8382. Information received relating to accommodation needs of applicants will be addressed confidentially. Questions If you require assistance with ApplyToEducation, please contact 1-877-900-5627 or email info@applytoeducation.com. If you require additional information regarding this position, do not hesitate to contact our support recruitment staff (Christine Milanczak or Edea Santini) at 905-632-6300 or 1-800-741-8382. We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those candidates selected for an interview process will be contacted.