Employee and Labour Relations Advisor

Reporting to the Associate Director, the Employee and Labour Relations Advisor is responsible for supporting the Associate Director with investigations, employee relations and collective bargaining issues, including liaising with Managers and employees as required.

**Accountabilities**:
Supports with escalated ER/LR questions, concerns and issues
Leads workplace investigations and terminations
Coaches and advises Managers on complex performance management files
Grievance management
Supports the collective bargaining process
Manages complex disability management cases
Solid knowledge and understanding of HR policies and practices to support proactive approaches to employee relations cases, in a union and non-unionized environment
Coaches front line leaders to address employee needs
Maintains accurate case management process, records, case notes and documents

**Skills & Experience**:
3+ years of generalist HR knowledge on policies and processes
Completed post-secondary education, preferably in HR or Business Administration, working towards completion of HR designation an asset
Knowledge of union environment and collective bargaining agreements
Strong relationship management, effective listening, communication skills and interpersonal skills across all levels with commitment to providing timely responses
Sound judgment and problem-solving skills while mitigating risk to the organization
Strong attention to detail, with the ability to multi-task and prioritize multiple initiatives and deadlines while meeting service level agreements
Adaptable and ability to work in a new and changing environment and learn quickly
Knowledge of employee data administration and end-to-end processes;
Knowledge of HR system, and ability to leverage basic technology functionality (e.g., case management, knowledge management).
Working knowledge of Workday an asset
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and approach highly sensitive situations with professionalism and calm

**Our story**:
Founded in 1962, OMERS is one of Canada’s largest defined benefit pension plans, with $121 billion in net assets as at December 31, 2021. OMERS is a jointly-sponsored pension plan, with 1,000 participating employers ranging from large cities to local agencies, and over half a million active, deferred and retired members. OMERS members include union and non-union employees of municipalities, school boards, local boards, transit systems, electrical utilities, emergency services and children’s aid societies across Ontario. Contributions to the Plan are funded equally by members and employers. OMERS teams work in Toronto, London, New York, Amsterdam, Luxembourg, Singapore, Sydney and other major cities across North America and Europe - serving members and employers and originating and managing a diversified portfolio of high-quality investments in public markets, private equity, infrastructure and real estate.

OMERS is committed to having a workforce that reflects the communities in which we live and work. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to a barrier-free recruitment and selection process. At OMERS inclusion and diversity means belonging. How we create a sense of belonging is through our employees and our vast network of Employee Resource Groups. Whether you are passionate about gender, pride, or visible minorities, we have groups that are focused on making a difference in all of our lives.

Vaccination Policy

At OMERS and Oxford the office or worksite is our primary place of work. We are committed to providing work environments which promote the health, safety and well-being of all employees in accordance with public health regulation and guidance. Accordingly, employees are required to provide evidence of full vaccination or have an approved exemption.