Employee & Labour Relations Investigator

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Employee & Labour Relations Investigator

Human Resource Services

POSITION TYPE: Full-Time Position Available

SALARY: $74,211 - $99,395 per annum

POSITION LOCATION: Notre Dame Campus (Winnipeg, MB)

At RRC Polytech we aspire to have a workforce that is representative of the diversity within our communities. For this hiring process, a preference hiring practice will be applied. First consideration will be given to applicants who self-identify within their application as one or more of the following equity-deserving group(s): Women, Indigenous Peoples, Persons with Disabilities, Racialized Persons, Persons of the 2SLGBTQlA+ Community. First consideration will also be given to internal applicants. For more information about our hiring practices, please visit:

Career support is available to both internal and external candidates who self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, Métis, or Inuit) interested in joining our team. For application guidance, interview tips, or to stay connected about future opportunities, contact our Indigenous Recruitment Consultant at

ELIGIBILITY LIST: This competition may be used to establish a 6 month eligibility list of qualified candidates for future vacancies.

DUTIES

The Human Resource Services Department is recruiting an experienced investigative and labour relations expert to join our team. The Employee and Labour Relations Investigator is responsible for leading and/or participating in workplace investigations of increased complexity that have elevated requirements for transparency, considerations for perceived conflicts of interest, and may perform extensive workplace assessments. The role supports the labour relations function of the team and provides internal advice and guidance in the areas of labour relations. The role may interact with students, staff and members of the public as part of its investigative function. The incumbent will ensure the investigative processes are objective, timely and within the provisions of the collective agreement, legislation and policies.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Post-secondary degree in a related field (e.g., human resources, labour relations, labour law) or an equivalent combination of related education, training, and experience may be considered
• Experience in employee and labour relations, including providing advice, guidance and recommendations
• Extensive experience conducting in-depth investigations into allegations of employee misconduct, with specific experience investigating allegations of discrimination and harassment, sexual harassment, workplace bullying and toxic work environments
• Experience developing, maintaining and delivering training materials to internal stakeholders
• Experience interpreting, advising on and applying collective agreements and related legislation
• Excellent analytical and decision-making skills with the ability to make appropriate recommendations in complex situations
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks, adapt to changing priorities and meet strict deadlines
• Superior verbal and written communication skills with the ability to convey complex and sensitive information in a logical, well organized and clear manner to a variety of audiences
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to develop credibility and effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders and work collaboratively as a team
• Strong conflict resolution skills with the ability to use influence to solve problems and advance opportunities
• Ability to work with high independence and autonomy
• Experience building a respectful workplace culture that promotes diversity, learning and continuous improvement

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS

• CPHR Designation
• Experience conducting investigations in a unionized environment

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada
• This position may be required to work evenings and/or weekends
• Incumbent must provide a current and satisfactory Criminal Records Check, including a Vulnerable Persons Sector Check
• This position may be required to work overtime
• This position may be required to travel

Please note that applicants internal to Red River College Polytechnic must apply through My Portal on HRIS Unlimited.

RRC Polytech campuses are located on the lands of the Anishinaabeg, Ininiwak, Anishininwak, Dakota Oyate, and Denésuline, and the National Homeland of the Red River Métis.

We recognize and honour Treaty 3 Territory Shoal Lake 40 First Nation, the source of Winnipeg's clean drinking water. In addition, we acknowledge Treaty Territories which provide us with access to electricity we use in both our personal and professional lives.