Manager, Employee and Labour Relations

**Manager, Employee and Labour Relations**:
Competition #

6691

Job Title

Manager, Employee and Labour Relations

Department

Employee Relations

Status

Temporary (January 2025 - April 2026)

Work Type

Full-time

Affiliation

Management

Shift Assignment

As assigned

Bilingualism Required

N/A

Police Check Requirement

N/A

Site

Kirkwood Site

Salary Information

$109,102.50 - $128,329.50 per annum

Application Closing Date

Posted Until Filled

**Join Northeastern Ontario’s Health Care Leaders**
- Health Sciences North is an organization dedicated to being patient and family focused, digitally enabled, and socially accountable, while supporting and developing our people and advancing our academic and research impact for Northeastern Ontario. We pride ourselves on being a learning hospital, providing professional development opportunities for our staff._

Health Sciences North (HSN) is seeking an innovative leader for the position of Manager, Employee and Labour Relations. The Manager, Employee and Labour Relations will be responsible for providing professional Labour/Employee Relations (LR) leadership and consulting services to the Human Resources (HR) Business Partners and HSN management by engaging in LR initiatives that support HSN’s goals and objectives. Over the next twelve (12) months, one of the key focuses of this role will include preparing for, participating in and implementing changes resulting from collective bargaining.

If you enjoy working in a fast-paced, team environment and are looking for a rewarding career opportunity, you are encouraged to view the full job description on the HSN Careers Website.

At HSN/HSNRI, we prioritize the physical and psychological wellness of all our staff through a variety of initiatives, aimed at creating a supportive and engaging workplace. Our Wellness Committee actively promotes health and well-being offering tips and resources to support wellness of our staff. We pride ourselves on recognizing our dedicated team members through Years of Service Celebrations and Excellence in Action Awards, celebrating outstanding achievements across the organization. We host Employee & Medical Staff appreciation events, and celebrations throughout the year, fostering a sense of community. Leadership development training is available to staff as well as an education fund, ensuring. Our people are our number one asset.

HSN provides support through our Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP), which is available for all HSN staff and family members regardless of status, position, affiliation, etc.

**HSN INCENTIVES**

We offer a competitive salary and vacation, extended health and dental benefits, and relocation allowance to assist with moving expenses.

We are proud to participate in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP), offering our valued employees the security and peace of mind that comes with a defined benefit pension plan. We understand the importance of financial well-being and believe that a strong pension, like HOOPP, recognizes our employees and provides a stable foundation for their future as part of the overall compensation package. HOOPP is also a multi-employer pension plan, meaning it can be transferred between many organizations in the province. Join us and start building a future you can look forward to. For every dollar an employee contributes to HOOPP, the employer (HSN) contributes $1.26, meaning the plan is 55% funded by the employer, and 45% funded by the employee. **All employees are eligible to join immediately upon hire**.

**KEY FUNCTION**:
Provide professional Labour/Employee Relations (LR) leadership and consulting services to the Human Resources (HR) Business Partners and HSN management by engaging in LR initiatives that support the HSN’s goals and objectives.

**REPORTING**:
Under the general direction of the Director, Human Resources.

**DUTIES**:

- Analyze HSN’s Collective Agreements to develop interpretation of intent, spirit, and terms of contract.
- Develop and maintain knowledge of current jurisprudence.
- Assist in leading and supporting the grievance handling process to ensure compliance with contractual timelines, and provide advice and guidance to Business Partners and management in resolving issues.
- Provide support and advise counsel for rights, interest hearings, and witness preparation.
- Develop and negotiate Minutes of Settlement with unions as required, and ensure consistency across the organization.
- Ensure the timely implementation and communication of arbitration awards and settlements.
- Analyze grievance trends and issues, and canvass managers to assist in the development of education/in-service planning.
- Review HSN policies to ensure compliance with Collective Agreements, relevant legislation, and hospital practices.
- Develop negotiation strategies in collaboration with HSN management and prepare management team members for bargaining.
- Negotiate agreements with the unions outside of