Director of Labour Relations

3 weeks ago

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada VON Full time

About the Role:

VON Canada is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Director of Labour Relations to join our team. As a key member of our Labour Relations team, you will be responsible for managing a provincial professional Human Resources team and executing the VON Labour and Employee Relations Strategy.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Support Corporate Services and Operational leaders in identifying and prioritizing current and future Labour and Employee Relations issues.
  • Advise stakeholders on Labour and Employee Relations matters in accordance with the Labour and Employee Relations strategy.
  • Provincial Labour Relations lead for all issues, from interpretation to arbitration management.
  • Provide expert guidance and advice on Human Resources and Employee Relations matters, including collective agreements, performance issues, workplace investigations, grievances, and arbitration.
  • Oversee the implementation and administration of collective agreements to ensure consistent compliance and interpretation.
  • Manage, lead, coach, and mentor a team of Labour and Employee Relations professionals in executing the Labour and Employee Relations Strategy.
  • Maintain knowledge of current legislative requirements and ensure VON's compliance.
  • Participate in budget development and monitor cost implications related to Labour and Employee Relations.
  • Accountable for budget management, including department expenditures.
  • Develop and analyze metrics for internal stakeholders as part of reporting to the Senior Management Team, HR Committee of the Board, Operations Teams, and others.
  • Direct, guide, and coach management on dealing with difficult union/non-union staff interactions and situations.
  • Provide advice and coaching to ensure accurate and relevant organizational reporting on Labour and Employee Relations matters.
  • Lead and support projects related to Human Resources and organizational initiatives.
  • Participate on quality teams and in quality initiatives.
  • Investigate and resolve internal/external complaints in a timely manner.
  • Oversee and support Operations in implementing the regional Labour Relations strategy and achieving local Labour outcomes through positive relationships with unions and compliance with Collective Agreements.
  • Manage and oversee preparation for Collective Bargaining proposals and completing essential background research, including financial mandate analysis.
  • Support and identify changes to system configuration and internal processes resulting from ratification of collective agreements, legislative requirements, or compliance with VON policies.
  • Manage external vendor contracts for Labour and Employee Relations services.
  • Direct and manage contracted resources to lead applicable negotiations.
  • Manage and oversee the development of bargaining strategies in collaboration with the Senior Director of Labour and Employee Relations, Regional Executive Director, and Managers at multiple provincial VON sites.
  • Oversee the implementation of collective agreement changes to ensure consistent compliance, interpretation, system configuration, and information sessions.
  • Chief Labour/Employee Negotiator for a select group of collective agreements.
  • Manage and oversee grievances forwarded to arbitration, working with the Senior Director of Labour and Employee Relations and/or outside counsel as required.
  • Liaise with external counsel when attending arbitration, providing required documents, disclosure requests, or other requests to assist in discussions.
  • Develop and maintain VON policies, standards, and best practices related to Labour and Employee Relations, ensuring alignment with legislated standards.
  • Manage and oversee all legislative (including Human Rights and Labour Standards) and policy complaints, providing guidance and advice to Labour and Employee Relations Officers to manage/resolve issues.
  • Review all legislative complaints, working with required stakeholders or external counsel when required.
  • Advise and update the Senior Director of Labour and Employee Relations on all complaints and resolution recommendations.

Requirements:

  • University Degree in Human Resources Management or related field, or equivalent.
  • A minimum of 8 years of progressive Labour Relations experience at a senior level, plus 3 years' experience at a management level.
  • Knowledge of Labour/Management principles, provincial employment law, Human Rights, statutes, and Labour Relations Board processes and collective agreement administration.
  • Experience leading collective bargaining, contract administration, and interpretation.
  • Familiarity with provincial Labour regulations, collective agreements, provincial worker compensation legislation, and practice, and various Labour organizations.
  • Strong background in Employee and Labour Relations in a multi-unionized environment.
  • Thorough knowledge of HR principles and applicable laws and regulations.

What We Offer:

  • Competitive salaries and vacation time.
  • Tiered Benefits (health, dental, LTD) & an Employee Assistance Program.
  • Defined Benefit Pension Plan with company contribution.
  • Opportunity to use your skills and expand your knowledge.
  • The opportunity to make a difference in home and community healthcare.
  • Work with an organization that is over 125 years strong.

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities:

Fast-paced environment; attention to detail; lift and carry using appropriate lifting techniques; walk, sit, stand, and climb stairs; grip and fine hand movements.

VON Canada is committed to meeting the needs of persons with disabilities and to providing accessibility accommodations for candidates who require them. If you require accessibility support, please visit our website at https://www.von.ca/accessibility for further details.

VON Canada is committed to embracing and celebrating diversity, equity, and inclusion (EDI) as fundamental to living out our values of Respect, Compassion, and Excellence in all that we do.

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