Labour Relations Specialist

2 days ago


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

BCIT's Human Resources department is seeking a Labour Relations Consultant to develop and implement labour relations strategies, practices, standards, and initiatives that promote a positive labour environment. The successful candidate will develop and maintain relationships with unions, develop bargaining strategies and proposals, facilitate conflict resolution processes and legal proceedings, administer collective agreements, and provide consultation on sensitive labour relations matters.

Key Responsibilities
  1. Support the Manager, Labour Relations in developing and implementing effective labour relations strategies, practices, standards, and initiatives.
  2. Collaborate with colleagues and other senior HR practitioners to support a strategic, integrated, and broad approach to all program planning, development, and delivery.
  3. Participate in the development of an effective labour environment to establish and foster productive, collaborative relationships between management, employees, unions, and other stakeholders.
  4. Provide consultation on complex labour relations matters, including disciplinary action, and advise on resolution of sensitive issues involving legal interpretations and preparation of legal opinions.
  5. Develop bargaining strategies, participate on the Institute's bargaining committees, and facilitate bargaining processes.
  6. Facilitate and advise on conflict resolution processes and legal proceedings, including those related to grievances, disputes, job action, mediation, arbitrations, and investigations.
  7. Administer collective agreements, ensuring appropriate and consistent interpretation and application of all provisions as well as related legislation and jurisprudence.
  8. Carry out legal and other labour relations research, and advise on appropriate application to day-to-day labour relations activities, bargaining, and initiatives.
  9. Draft labour relations policies and processes, and take action to identify and mitigate risks and leverage opportunities as they emerge.
Requirements
  1. Bachelor's degree in labour law.
  2. Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR) designation preferred.
  3. Minimum 5 to 7 years' experience in human resources, with strong emphasis on labour relations in a large, complex, multi-union environment.
  4. 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.
  5. Advanced knowledge of the relevant employment, labour, and human rights legislation and related statutes and jurisprudence.
  6. Advanced relationship management skills with ability to develop productive, collaborative relationships between management, employees, unions, and other internal/external stakeholders.
  7. Advanced communication, interpersonal, negotiation, investigation, and conflict resolution skills.
  8. Advanced analytical skills and ability to apply sound judgment in problem solving, evaluating courses of action, and recommending action on complex labour relations matters.
Why Work with Us
  1. Competitive pay.
  2. Minimum of twenty-five days of vacation.
  3. Competitive employer-paid extended health and dental plan, including access to a Health Care Spending Account of up to $500 if eligible.
  4. Defined benefit pension plan with employer contributions.
  5. Flexible hybrid work arrangements available.
  6. Professional Development funds and resources.
  7. Access to most BCIT Flexible Learning courses free of charge.
  8. Wellness and Employee Assistance programs.
  9. Complimentary membership with free access to the Fitness Centre, Gymnasium, and more.

BCIT is committed to the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion and to promoting opportunities in hiring for systemically oppressed groups who have been excluded from full participation at BCIT and the larger community. This includes Indigenous Peoples, women, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, and those who identify as 2S/LGBTQIA+. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.

Persons with disabilities who require accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact. Please note that all applications must be submitted via the careers page portal. Email applications will not be accepted.

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).



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