Labour Relations Specialist

2 days ago


Canada British Columbia Institute of Technology Full time $105,653 - $145,272
Job Title: Labour Relations Specialist

At the British Columbia Institute of Technology, we're committed to fostering a positive and inclusive work environment. As a Labour Relations Specialist, you'll play a vital role in promoting a culture of respect, empathy, and collaboration among our employees, management, and union representatives.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop and implement effective labour relations strategies, practices, and initiatives to promote a positive labour environment.
  • Collaborate with colleagues, senior HR practitioners, and leaders to support a strategic, integrated, and broad approach to all program planning, development, and delivery.
  • Engage in a collaborative and supportive team approach with all other HR functions to establish and foster productive, collaborative relationships between management, employees, unions, and other stakeholders.
  • Represent the Institute's legal and business interests while liaising with union representatives, providing consultation on complex labour relations matters, and advising on resolution of sensitive issues involving legal interpretations and preparation of legal opinions.
  • Develop bargaining strategies, participate on the Institute's bargaining committees, and facilitate bargaining processes, contributing to the development of the Institute's bargaining proposals and assessment of union proposals.
  • Facilitate and advise on conflict resolution processes and legal proceedings, including those related to grievances, disputes, job action, mediation, arbitrations, and investigations, as well as board, tribunal, and provincial court matters.
  • Administer collective agreements, ensuring appropriate and consistent interpretation and application of all provisions as well as related legislation and jurisprudence pertaining to a diverse range of complex labour matters.
Requirements:
  • Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR) designation preferred.
  • Minimum 5 to 7 years' experience in human resources, with strong emphasis on labour relations in a large, complex, multi-union environment.
  • 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.
  • Advanced knowledge of the relevant employment, labour, and human rights legislation and related statutes and jurisprudence.
  • Advanced relationship management skills with ability to develop productive, collaborative relationships between management, employees, unions, and other internal/external stakeholders.
  • Advanced communication, interpersonal, negotiation, investigation, and conflict resolution skills.
  • Advanced analytical skills and ability to apply sound judgment in problem-solving, evaluating courses of action, and recommending action on complex labour relations matters.
What We Offer:
  • Competitive pay.
  • Minimum of twenty-five days of vacation.
  • Competitive employer-paid extended health and dental plan including access to a Health Care Spending Account of up to $500 if eligible.
  • Defined benefit pension plan with employer contributions.
  • Flexible hybrid work arrangements available.
  • Access to most BCIT Flexible Learning courses free of charge.
  • Wellness and Employee Assistance programs.
  • 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.



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