Employee and Labour Relations Consultant People

Employee and Labour Relations
Consultant

The **Justice Institute of British Columbia (JIBC) **has a rare opportunity for a progressive **Employee and**
**Labour Relations professional **to join their People and Culture team.
- Fantastic role if you are solutions-focused, resourceful and bring a proactive approach combined

with a strong customer service focus.
- Very exciting time to join JIBC as this position is part of their initiative to build out their People &
Culture team to ensure the best possible continued employee experience.
- Amazing opportunity if you enjoy process improvement and truly being able to have an impact

on the organization you work for.
**The Opportunity**
The Employee and Labour Relations Consultant works consultatively to provide human resources advice
and support in labour relations and employee relations matters, and leads functional portfolios within
the People and Culture team, such as performance management, attendance management, and
bargaining unit job evaluation.

This position plays a key role in ensuring a positive labour relations climate through relationships
with the union, employees and leaders. This role will provide expertise on all labour relations
activities, manage grievance resolution, support the collective bargaining process, and effectively
engage with the union in change initiatives. We’re also looking to this position to support and
educate leaders throughout the organization, and to create opportunities for increased employee
effectiveness and engagement.

This role contributes to the overall success of the People and Culture team, and ensures that all
programs, processes and team services contribute to the strategic direction and workplace culture of
the organization. It maintains a commitment to employee equity, diversity and inclusion, including
indigenization and ensures these principles are embedded throughout all the work we do.

**About the Justice Institute of British Columbia**
Justice Institute of British Columbia (JIBC) is Canada’s leading public safety educator with a mission to
develop dynamic justice and public safety professionals through its exceptional applied education,
training and research.

JIBC offers internationally recognized education that leads to certificates, diplomas, bachelor’s degrees
and graduate certificates; exceptional continuing education for work and career-related learning and
development; and customized contract training to government agencies and private organizations
worldwide. Each year, over 36,000 students study at one of JIBC’s six campuses in B.C., through online
education, and at locations in more than 150 BC communities, as well as sites across Canada and around
the world.

Our education contributes to safer communities and a more just society by providing professionals with
the knowledge, skills and abilities to excel at every stage of their careers and make a difference every
day.

Employee and Labour Relations Consultant

**What we are looking for**
We are looking for a minimum of 5 years’ human resources and labour relations experience, ideally in a
- University degree in a related discipline, such as Human Resources, Business Admin /

Commerce, Industrial Relations, or acceptable combination of education and experience.
- Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR) designation or progress towards the

designation is preferred.
- Broad knowledge of human resources programs, and experience contributing to employee

engagement and positive workplace culture.
- Creative and solution-focused approach.
- Demonstrated knowledge of labour, employment and human rights laws and legislation, and
- strong knowledge of contract interpretation.- Approachable and collaborative, building strong relationships internally and with external
- stakeholders.- Models respectful and inclusive workplace behaviours, and demonstrates a commitment to

meaningful outcomes in diversity, equity, and Indigenization.

**What we offer**:

- A competitive and well-rounded compensation package.- The opportunity to grow your career in a purpose-led organization with an inclusive and

collaborative leadership team in place.

Please note that JIBC hires for all positions based on merit. We're committed to diversity within our
persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity, and others who
may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

**How to apply**
VineHR, a boutique HR Consulting firm, is supporting JIBC with the recruitment for this position. Please
to hearing from you.