Director of Labour Relations

16 hours ago

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada VON Full time
About the Role

VON Canada is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Director of Labour and Employee Relations to join our team. As a key member of our Human Resources department, 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 to create a strategic organizational response.
  • Advise stakeholders on Labour and Employee Relations issues in accordance with the Labour and Employee Relations strategy.
  • Provincial Labour/Employee Relations lead for all issues ranging from interpretation to arbitration management.
  • Provide expert guidance and advice on Human Resources and Employee Relations issues, including collective agreements, performance matters, workplace investigations, grievances, complaints, and arbitration issues.
  • Oversee the implementation and administration of collective agreements to ensure consistent compliance, interpretation, and resolution of grievances.
  • Manage, lead, coach, and mentor a team of Labour and Employee Relations professionals in the execution of the Labour and Employee Relations Strategy.
  • Maintain knowledge of current legislative requirements and ensure that VON is aware of these requirements and makes recommendations to ensure 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 in collaboration with the Senior Director of Labour and Employee Relations.
  • 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 as pertaining to Labour and Employee Relations to managers and senior managers daily and Regional Executive Directors as applicable.
  • 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 the successful implementation of the regional Labour Relations strategy and the achievement of local Labour outcomes through the development of positive relationships with unions and ensuring compliance with Collective Agreements.
  • Manage and oversee any required preparation for the development of Collective Bargaining proposals and completing any essential background research, including necessary 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 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 by working with the Senior Director of Labour and Employee Relations and/or outside counsel as required in developing a resolution strategy and ensuring its compliance.
  • Liaise with external counsel when attending arbitration by providing any required documents, disclosure requests, or other requests to assist in discussion.
  • Develop and maintain VON policies, standards, and best practices as they relate to Labour and Employee Relations, ensuring they align with legislated standards.
  • Manage and oversee all legislative (including Human Rights and Labour Standards) and policy complaints and provide guidance/advice to Labour and Employee Relations Officers to manage/resolve issues. Review all legislative complaints by working with the 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 the Labour Relations Board processes and collective agreement administration is required.
  • 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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