Senior Labour Relations Advisor (Faculty Relations)

York University; Ontario; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in Ontario seeks a Senior Labour Relations Advisor to support collective bargaining and provide guidance on labour relations and human resource matters. The role involves negotiating agreements, conducting research, and advising academic administrators. Ideal candidates will have a strong educational background and proven experience in labour negotiations.

Qualifications

• Proven skills in labour negotiations and expertise in collective agreement administration.
• Experience with case preparation, grievance presentations, and legal counsel on employment legislation.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and advice on academic staff labour relations.
• Support negotiation of collective agreements and participate in collective bargaining.
• Conduct research and prepare reports related to internal complaints and grievances.

Skills

Negotiating

Problem Solving

Communication

Analytical

Research

Organizational

Interpersonal

Education

University degree in Industrial Relations

University degree in Law

University degree in Business Administration

Job description

Faculty Relations supports collective bargaining, collective agreement administration, and ongoing labour-management relations for academic employees of York University, comprising 8 unionized employee groups (approximately 4,000 employees). Reporting to the Director, Faculty Relations, the Senior Labour Relations Advisor provides guidance, advice, and promotes legal compliance to academic administrators and managers on academic staff labour relations and human resource matters. The Senior Advisor also supports the negotiation of collective agreements and participates in collective bargaining as assigned. Additionally, the Senior Advisor conducts research, data collection, develops analytical tools, prepares reports, and maintains files related to internal complaints, grievances, awards, settlements, and external decisions to inform recommendations to clients and senior management.

Qualifications

1. Education: University degree, preferably in Industrial Relations, Law, Business Administration, or a similar relevant field.
2. Experience: Proven skills in labour negotiations and expertise in collective agreement administration, including case preparation, grievance presentations, and legal counsel on employment legislation.

Skills

1. Strong negotiating and problem-solving skills with clients and union representatives.
2. Excellent oral and written communication skills.
3. Analytical and research proficiency.
4. Flexibility, adaptability, and organizational skills.
5. Sound knowledge of employment and labour law.
6. Interpersonal skills with team leadership and project management experience.
7. Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced environment with multiple stakeholders and priorities.
8. Understanding of equity and diversity issues.