Employee and Labour Relations Advisor

Parliamentary Protective Service - Human Resources
Ottawa (Ontario)
PE-03 - PSA-07
$74,983 to $98,671 ((Annual salary is based on a 35-hour work week))
For further information on the organization, please visit Parliamentary Protective Service

**Closing date: 16 December 2024 - 23:59, Pacific Time**

**Important messages**:
We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please use the Contact information below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

Assessment accommodation

**Duties**:
WHAT DO WE DO?

We provide strategic advice, guidance and services regarding grievances, discipline, duty to accommodate, unsatisfactory performance, interpretations of collective agreements, directives and policies, and much more
This environment provides an opportunity for the labour relations team to provide advice and guidance to senior management on a wide variety of issues which includes the ability to influence the labour relations regime of the organization and bargaining.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

People who like to:

- Take on challenges;
- Be actively engaged;
- Find solutions to complex situations;
- Collaborate with different partners support the organization in achieving its business objectives.

WHAT WILL YOU BE DOING?

The Employee and Labor Relations Advisor will be responsible for working to support the organization in resolving workplace challenges and address labour relations issues. The incumbent will have an opportunity to work on operational issue, corporate issues and litigate issues that were not successfully resolved. If this is what you are looking for, come and share your expertise in a context where professional development is constantly in valued in an environment where you will build a solid foundation and build meaningful experience.

**Work environment**:
What we offer:

- Flexible work schedules (2 days in the office)
- Paid Training
- Health, dental, and vision care insurance plans
- Public Service Pension Plan
- 35-hour standard work week
- Minimum 4 weeks of paid vacation
- Free on-site fitness facilities
- Employee and Family Assistance Program
- While this position is eligible for part-time telework, regular on-site presence is required
- Centrally located in downtown Ottawa
- Proximity to O-Train Parliament Station

**Intent of the process**:
The pool may also be used in the future to staff similar positions within the PPS and for other organizations.

**Positions to be filled**: 1

**Information you must provide**:
Your résumé.

EDUCATION:
A degree from a recognized university in a field related to the position such as human resources, industrial relations and administration OR an acceptable combination of training, education and/or experience related to the position.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE(S):
E1 - Significant* experience in providing advice to management on complex or sensitive labour relations cases.

E2 - Experience in writing documents prepared for management to guide decision-making (such as: disciplinary reports, grievance precis, briefing notes, fact-finding or administrative investigation reports).

E3 - Recent* experience in the interpretation of collective agreements and employer policies.

E4 - Experience in providing guidance and advice to management on grievance procedures, performance management and disciplinary measures.

E5 - Experience in analyzing labour relations issues and preparing interpretation or recommendations for the Senior Advisors, Labour Relations or front-line supervisors.

DEFINITIONS:

- Recent means within the last five (5) years.

**Significant is defined as the depth and breadth of experience normally associated with having performed a broad range of complex activities related to this task, which are acquired on a full-time basis over two (2) years.

KNOWLEDGE:
K1 - Knowledge and understanding of employment procedures, policies and collective agreements.

K2 - Knowledge and understanding of applicable laws, regulations, pertaining to labour relations.

ASSET EXPERIENCE(S):
AE1 - Experience working with union representatives to resolve issues.

AE2 - Experience in conflict resolution, negotiation, mediation, or facilitation.

AE3 - Experience working in a security or law enforcement environment.

AE4 - Experience in coordinating and participating union-management consultation meetings as well as drafting the meeting minutes and conducting the follow-ups.

**The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)**:
Bilingual - Imperative (CBC/CBC)

Information on language requirements

COMPETENCIES:
Teamwork and Collaboration
Thinking Skills
Communication
Leadership
Client Service Orientation

ADDITIONAL:
Ability to analyze and provide recommendations
Influence
Integrity

**Other information**:
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