Employee Relations Officer

District School Board of Niagara
Employee Relations Officer
Working at the District School Board of Niagara (DSBN) means being part of a supportive, innovative community that works towards doing what’s best for students, and helping every individual achieve success. We proudly serve over 40,000 students across almost 100 elementary and secondary schools in Niagara, located between Lake Erie in the South and Lake Ontario to the North. DSBN students are at the heart of everything we do.
Reporting to the Senior Manager of Employee Relations, the Employee Relations Officer provides strategic advice to Board management on a broad range of labour relations matters including employee misconduct, legislative requirements, collective agreement administration, and performance management; assists with preparation for collective bargaining including developing strategies and proposals; conducts thorough grievance and complaint investigations, including collection of data and conducting interviews; and participates in Policy development for the Board.
The Employee Relations Officer will liaise with various management staff and union officials to foster constructive communication and working relationships and assist in the development of workshops on various labour relations matters to enhance managers’ ability to manage labour relations issues. Further, the Employee Relations Officer assists in the implementation and monitoring of the Board’s Pay Equity Plans, and assists with the Board’s Job Evaluation programs, as well as other duties as assigned.

**QUALIFICATIONS**:
University degree in Industrial or Labour Relations, Labour Studies, Human Resources, or a related field.
CHRL (Certified Human Resources Leader) designation.
Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in the field of Human Resources/Labour Relations in a unionized environment.
OR
Equivalent combination of education and experience, as deemed by the Board.
**OTHER QUALIFICATIONS/ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE**:
Advanced knowledge of relevant legislation and case law.
Experience in a large, unionized, public sector environment preferred. Experience in the Education sector an asset.
Experience using human resources information systems.
Demonstrated proficiency drafting and editing written communications and superior documentation skills.
Excellent strategic planning, issues management, analytical problem-solving, and negotiation skills.
Ability to exercise considerable independent judgment, tact, and sensitivity
Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritize and successfully complete projects with conflicting deadlines and urgency.
Demonstrated experience building and maintaining collaborative working relationships.
Ability to work in a team environment as well as independently.
A valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle.
**Salary range**: $ 96,635 - $ 113,084. Includes a comprehensive benefit plan. This is a full-time, 12-month, 35 hour per week position and is part of the Board’s union-exempt Administrative Management Group.
Personal information on this form is collected, used and disclosed in accordance with the Education Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.E.2, as amended and the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. R.S.O 1990, C.M. 56, as amended and will be used for the purpose of determining eligibility of the above-noted position and any similar or related purpose(s). Questions about this collection, use and disclosure should be directed to the Freedom of Information Coordinator, District School Board of Niagara, 191 Carleton Street, St. Catharines, ON L2R 7P4 905-641-1550.
Land Acknowledgement
The land on which we gather is the traditional territory of the Haudenosaunee and Anishinaabe peoples, many of whom continue to live and work here today. This territory is covered by the Upper Canada Treaties and is within the land protected by the Dish with One Spoon Wampum agreement. Today this gathering place is home to many First Nations, M é tis, and Inuit peoples acknowledging this reminds us that our great standard of living is directly related to the resources and friendship of Indigenous people.