Employee Relations Officer (Temporary)

Simplication; St. Catharines; On-site; CAD 89,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits plan

OMERS pension

Job summary

District School Board of Niagara invites applications for an Employee Relations Officer in the Administrative Management Group. The role involves providing strategic labour relations guidance, overseeing misconduct investigations, and supporting bargaining and wage policy initiatives.

Strong HR/LR background and CHRP/CHRL are preferred. The position is a temporary full-time 12-month assignment with a 35-hour work week, based in Niagara region, with emphasis on collaboration with management and

Qualifications

• University degree in Industrial or Labour Relations, Labour Studies, Human Resources, or a related field.
• CHRP (Certified Human Resources Professional) or CHRL (Certified Human Resources Leader) designation.
• Minimum of five (5) years' experience in Human Resources/Labour Relations in a unionized environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic advice to Board management on labour relations matters including misconduct, legislative requirements, collective agreement administration, and performance management.
• Conduct workplace investigations related to harassment and misconduct with information gathering, interviews, and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Participate in collective bargaining preparation and strategy development.
• Liaise with management staff and union officials to foster constructive communication and develop workshops on labour relations issues.

Skills

Harassment investigations

Labour relations

Strategic advisory

Negotiation

Policy interpretation

Time management

Communication

Education

Industrial/Labour Relations degree

CHRP/CHRL designation

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Internet Explorer

Job description

District School Board of Niagara

Invites applications for the following position:

Employee Relations Officer

Non-Union Administrative Management Group

Temporary Full-Time (12 months, with possibility of extension)

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 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.

The successful candidate will have extensive experience conducting workplace investigations related to harassment, misconduct etc., including collection of relevant information, interviews, and providing recommendations to senior leadership.

Participation and preparation for collective bargaining including developing strategies and proposals is a key responsibility of this position.

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.
• CHRP (Certified Human Resources Professional) or CHRL (Certified Human Resources Leader) designation.
• Minimum of five (5) years' experience in the field of Human Resources/Labour Relations in a unionized environment.

• Equivalent combination of education and experience, as deemed by the Board.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS/ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE:

• Advanced knowledge of relevant legislation and case law.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply Human Resources/Employee Relations best practices, applicable legislation, policies, procedures, and collective agreements.
• 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.
• Proficiency in computer applications such as Microsoft Office Suite and Internet Explorer.
• 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 and independently.
• A valid driver's license and access to a vehicle.

Salary range:

$99,051 and includes a comprehensive benefit plan through a provincial benefits trust plan (extended health, dental, life insurance, AD&D), and enrolment in the OMERS pension plan. This position is temporary full-time, 12-month, 35 hour per week position within the Board's union- exempt Administrative Management Group.

This job advertisement is to fill an existing vacancy in the Administrative Management Employee Group.

Please note: This is a fixed-term contract expected to conclude October 2027.

The District School Board of Niagara is committed to equity and inclusion in the recruitment and hiring of its employees, who reflect the diversity of our community and students we serve. We encourage and welcome submissions from candidates from diverse backgrounds to build a supportive and inclusive workplace. DSBN welcomes applications from: Indigenous peoples, members of visible minorities, women, persons with visible and non-visible disabilities, persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, and others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. The DSBN is committed to “Achieving Success Together” and recognizes that increasing the diversity of its workforce supports this objective.

DSBN will provide interview and employment accommodations during the selection process, based on any of the human rights protected grounds. Please notify us in advance and we will work with you to meet your needs. Applicants are thanked for making known their interest in working for the District School Board of Niagara. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals; however, only those under consideration will be contacted.

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.