Employee & Labour Relations Consultant

**School District No 62 (Sooke)**:
**Employee & Labour Relations Consultant**:

- Adjacent to Victoria on southern Vancouver Island, Sooke School District is the fastest growing school district on Vancouver Island and one of the fastest growing districts in British Columbia. With a commitment to transformational growth and operational excellence, our vibrant workplace culture reflects the dynamic communities where we live, work, and play._
- SD62 serves five municipalities: Langford, Colwood, Metchosin, Sooke and the Highlands and is on the traditional _territories of the Coast Salish: T’Sou-ke Nation and Scia’new Nation and Nuu-chah-nulth: Pacheedaht Nation. Some of our schools are located on the traditional territory of Esquimalt Nation and Songhees Nation._
- The district is a major employer in our region, with over 2,300 educators and support staff serving more than 14,000 students. _The Board of Education has developed a future-oriented Strategic Plan that focuses on three priority areas:_
- _Learning_
- _Engagement_
- _Growth_

The Employee and Labour Relations Consultant provides a variety of labour and employment related services to management in a largely unionized environment. The position supports all labour relations functions including bargaining, workplace investigations, grievance administration, arbitrations, job evaluation, records management, administrative support, and other related duties. The position balances strong organizational skills with a collaborative curiosity to solve problems and resolve conflict. The position plays a key role in ensuring a positive labour relations climate throughout the school district by leveraging strong relationships with union representatives, employees and leaders.
- Strive for **Personal Excellence**:

- Think **Critically **and** Creatively**:

- Build **Relationships**:

- Practice a **Growth Mindset**:

- Effectively **Communicate **and **Collaborate**:

- Foster **Interconnectedness**

**And have the required education and experience noted below**:

- Completion of a post-secondary diploma/degree specializing in labour relations and human resource management.
- Minimum five years of experience working within the Human Resources field, ideally in a public sector setting, in a unionized environment administering collective agreements and labour relations issues such as grievances and workplace investigations.
- Demonstrated knowledge of labour, employment and human rights legislation, and strong knowledge of collective agreement interpretation.
- Advanced computer skills using Microsoft Office software and experience working with a human resource information system.
- A combination of education and experience may be considered.
- Chartered Professionals in Human Resources (CPHR) designation preferred.

The salary range for this full-time position is $86,541 to $108,176 per annum.

Initial placement within the range is based on related education and experience.

Sooke School District offers a very competitive benefits package and pension plan.

Please submit a cover letter and a resume including references, on the **Make a Future** website.

If you require assistance, please see **How to Apply** for detailed instructions.

The deadline for submissions is **12:00 pm on Monday, December 16, 2024**.**
- School District No. 62 (Sooke) is an equal opportunity employer._
- We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion in a workplace that is free of discrimination and harassment._
- Our educational environments are welcoming and safe. Our staff and students value and appreciate our differences._

Education : College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
Experience : 5 years or more