Human Resources and Labour Relations Advisor

Position Overview

**Key Accountabilities**:

- Collaborates with the HR Business Partner and HR colleagues in the development and implementation of programs and policies in support of a broad range of human resource initiatives;
- Identifies, tracks and reports on key human resource and labour relations performance indicators to support the development of programs and policies;
- Supports organizational development and transformation projects;
- Supports and/or leads major labour relations issues including grievances, arbitration, conciliation or other dispute resolution mechanisms;
- Conducts reviews on organizational health and other issues leading to the development of action plans;
- Leads and/or supports investigations on employee and labour relations issues (code of conduct, harassment);
- Serves as key interface with union representatives to resolve issues;
- Assists with collective bargaining and serves on related labour committees and non-union committees and working groups;
- Monitors organizational compliance with legislation, collective agreement and policy;
- Collaborates with the Recruitment Specialist on the recruitment and selection processes with a focus on managerial-level roles;
- Supports the HR and LR Business Partner in the identification of organizational education and training requirements and assists in the development of response (creates materials, delivery, identification and selection of third party vendor/service);
- Supports the annual performance management and compensation review cycle;
- Acts as an advisor to committees and working groups.

**Who we are**:
The Eastern Ontario Regional Laboratory Association is a member-based, not-for-profit organization providing the laboratory services for the acute care hospitals of the Champlain Region. EORLA oversees the operations of 18 licensed hospital-based clinical laboratories that serve the clinical programs of the 16 member hospitals. Through its mission of providing the best patient outcomes through modern laboratory medicine, innovation and academics, EORLA laboratories provide diagnostic tests for hospital inpatients and registered outpatients. Comprehensive testing is provided by a team of approximately 900 laboratory professionals, providing services in the disciplines of Anatomic Pathology (including Molecular Oncology), Biochemistry, Hematopathology (including Transfusion Medicine, Tissue Typing and Hematology) and Microbiology.

**What we offer**:

- Competitive compensation (minimum annual salary $79,725.75)
- Hybrid work arrangements
- Extended healthcare coverage
- Dental & vision coverage
- Disability insurance
- Life, dependent life, travel accident insurance
- Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
- Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)

Basic Requirements
- Completion of a university degree in labour or industrial relations, human resources, business or law;
- Minimum of five years of previous experience in human resources within a unionized environment;
- Broad knowledge of a range of labour relations and human resources program design, delivery, assessment, and evaluation methodologies, processes, and practices;
- Strong knowledge and experience with collective agreements and relevant governing legislation, policies, procedures, and processes (human rights, labour, privacy, employment);
- Knowledge of change management, project management and leadership development;
- Proven ability to build and sustain relationships with internal and external stakeholders;
- Excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to engage, influence others and build consensus;
- Skilled presenter with advanced facilitation and negotiation skills;
- Sound problem solving and conflict resolution skills;
- Demonstrated organizational skills with the ability to work effectively in a small team environment and autonomously;
- Experienced with managing tight deadlines and multiple priorities;
- Ability to exercise sound judgement, tact, and a high degree of confidentiality;
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite and Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS);
- Must have a valid driver’s license and vehicle as some travel between laboratory sites is required.

As a pre-condition of employment, all new EORLA employees will be required to obtain and provide a satisfactory Criminal Records Check dated within six (6) months from the date of issue.
- Mandatory Vaccination Policy*

Per EORLA's COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, if you are successful in the selection process, an offer of employment is conditional upon presentation of government issued documentation confirming that you have been fully vaccinated with a vaccine that has been approved in Canada. Any individual who cannot be vaccinated on medical grounds or other grounds recognised by the Human Rights Code can request an accommodation.

Please note that with respect to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Ontario Human Rights Commission’s (OHRC) position has been