Director of Employee and Labour Relations

17 hours ago


Belleville, Ontario, Canada Loyalist College Full time
About Loyalist College

Loyalist College is a leading institution in the field of education, committed to empowering students with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in their chosen careers. Our college is built on the principles of inclusivity, diversity, and social responsibility, and we strive to create a positive and supportive learning environment for all our students.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Director of Employee and Labour Relations to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for planning, developing, and implementing strategic employee and labour relations services and initiatives to promote effective, fair, respectful, and productive labour/management relations between the college and its employee groups. The Director will also guide the Human Resources advising/consulting function and ensure effective partnering in the delivery of HR services to managers and employees.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide specialized advice, assistance, and coaching to directors, managers, and other stakeholders to help resolve workplace issues and assist leadership to improve their decision-making capabilities.
  • Take the lead on union relations and serve as the primary contact with the two union executives.
  • Develop educational programs and processes and conduct training presentations and seminars on employee and labour relations issues to ensure a fair and equitable approach to labour relations.
  • Provide advanced labour relations advice, including collective agreement interpretations, bargaining preparations, and related activity, local agreements, human rights requirements, and other employment policy and contract interpretations.
  • Provide senior-level guidance and advice on labour/management relations, management of grievances/arbitrations, and coordinate central bargaining processes at the local college level.
  • Support the management of dispute resolution processes to assist in resolving complaints and grievances and to mediate agreements.
  • Conduct and oversee investigations into workplace misconduct and workplace harassment complaints.
  • Provide oversight and management of all aspects of HR advising/consulting services.
Requirements
  • Requires a 4-year degree in either Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Social Sciences, Psychology, Business, or a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Minimum of nine (9) years of progressive leadership experience in Employee and Labour Relations.
  • An HR Professional designation is required (CHRE, CHRL, or CHRP).
  • Strategic Leadership Certification or Alternative Dispute Resolution training is considered an asset.
  • Extensive experience dealing with collective agreements and grievances and negotiating local agreements, preferably in the post-secondary educational area or broader public sector.
  • In-depth knowledge of all relevant legislation, the Ontario College sector, and Collective Agreements impacting employee and labour relations at the College.
  • Experience with the development and delivery of strategic Human Resources functions.
  • Collaborative leader who can coach, mentor, and support employee growth and goal achievement.
  • Skilled at dispute and conflict resolution.
  • Highly organized project manager able to deliver on multiple time-sensitive projects with conflicting timelines.
  • Highly developed interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills.
  • Broad understanding and experience of all aspects of Human Resources Management.
  • Proven financial administration, strategic planning, and project management skills.
  • Tact, diplomacy, and strict adherence to confidentiality.


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