Labour and Employee Relations Business Partner - Full-time

VON Canada; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A national healthcare organization in Ontario is seeking a Labour and Employee Relations Business Partner to support labour relations strategy and lead functions, including grievance administration and collective agreement interpretation. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in labour relations and exceptional negotiation skills. This full-time role involves collaboration with unions and organizational leadership, requiring travel and strong interpersonal abilities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of senior labour relations experience, including participation in collective bargaining.
• Knowledge of Canada Labour Code and provincial employment law.
• Familiarity with healthcare unions in Nova Scotia and Ontario is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Support development of labour relations strategy and functions.
• Provide subject matter expertise on collective agreements.
• Ensure compliance with HR policies and collective agreements.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Strong negotiation skills

Conflict resolution skills

Ability to work independently

Ability to work in a multi-union environment

Education

Post secondary degree in labour relations or law

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Requisition Details:

Employment Status: Regular, Full-time (1.0 FTE)
Program Name: Labour and Employee Relations
Number of Hours Bi-Weekly: 75
Work Schedule: Daysu00A0
On Call: Nou00A0
Existing Vacancy: Yes - we're currently hiring candidates for an existing vacancy in this position.u00A0 u00A0 Job Summary u00A0 The Labour and Employee Relations Business Partner supports the development and implementation of a labour relations strategy and leads various labour relations functions including grievance administration, collective agreement interpretation, employee relations, investigations and response. The Labour Relations Officer is responsible for developing collaborative strategic relationships with unions and VON leadership, advising on collective agreement administration, employee relations matters and providing training, education and support to VON managers.u00A0 u00A0 Key Responsibilities:

• Provide subject matter expertise on the interpretation and administration of multiple collective agreements
• Provide strategic guidance to management to ensure that policies and practices are in line with applicable legislation (e.g. employment standards) and collective agreements
• Support the development of labour relations skills of managers through active training in labour relations matters including discipline, attendance, conflict resolution, grievance handling, and investigations
• Support facilitation and resolution of employee conflicts/issues in partnership with the Senior Director of Human Resources/Labour Relations and/or VON leadership
• Ensure consistent application of collective agreements and HR policy throughout the organization
• Provide support in the handling of medical accommodation cases
• Represent the function at National and Regional work groups, task forces, projects, etc. on key organizational initiatives
• Lead workplace investigations as delegated
• Represent the organization at grievance and arbitration hearings, working on behalf of the organization with legal counsel and other relevant u00A0stakeholders
• Ensure confidential information relating to clients, work colleagues, suppliers and VONu2019s operations is properly protected and not disclosed to third parties, unless permitted or required under relevant law or regulation
• Comply with all statutory and internal disclosure requirements on a timely basis and ensures to the best of their ability, the accuracy and comprehensiveness of the information

u00A0 External and Internal Relationships:

• Work with VON National and Regional leadership teams in preparing for collective bargaining; in post-bargaining rollout and training initiatives
• Strong collaboration with VON National and Region leadership teams and Human Resources department
• Strong interactions and relationships with Union representatives and bargaining lead to promote a co-operative and effective labour relations climate
• Maintain professional relationship with employees at all levels
• Represent the organization and give direction to outside stakeholders as required on labour/employee matters
• Extensive interaction on behalf of VON with legal services, Ministry of Labour, government agencies and other relevant stakeholders
  
  

Education, Designations and Experience:

• Post secondary degree in labour relations, law or related discipline
• Knowledge of labour/management principles, the Canada Labour Code, provincialu00A0 employment law, Human Rights, statutes and the Labour Relations Board process(es) and collective agreement administration
• A minimum of 5 years broad and progressively more senior labour relations experience including participation in collective bargaining (as a member of the bargaining or bargaining support team) and contract administration and interpretation
• Familiarity with provincial labour regulations, collective agreements, provincial worker compensation legislation and practice, and various labour organizations
• Experience with Nova Scotia and Ontario healthcare unions is an asset
• Experience in a health care environment preferred

u00A0 Skill Requirements:

• Ability to work in a fast paced multi-union environment meeting multiple demands and changing priorities
• Excellent interpersonal, influencing and verbal/written communication skills
• Strong negotiation, mediation, workplace investigation and conflict resolution skills
• Relationship management skills, including the ability to quickly earn the trust of internal customers and external clients
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Demonstrated commitment to on-going learning and professional development

Other:

• Must have personal vehicle and possess both a current driveru2019s license and proof of vehicle insurance
• Willingness to travel regularly during the day and at times overnight to support sites and attend meetings
• Current criminal background check required with possible vulnerable sector screen.
• The use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) maybe required

u00A0 Working conditions and physical demands: This role requires a detail-oriented approach in a dynamic environment, with physical activity including lifting, carrying (using proper techniques), bending, reaching, kneeling, and other movements that emphasize good body mechanics. Individuals in the role are required to walk, sit, stand, and climb stairs throughout the day, with some tasks requiring fine hand movements. u00A0 Attention Current Employees (Internal Applicants):u00A0If you are applying to a unionized position and you are a member of its bargaining unit, please be aware that this posting may remain open beyond the deadline if there are not enough applicants to fill the position(s).u00A0 If the posting remains open after the initial deadline, VON may close the posting at itsu2019 discretion or a rolling deadline equivalent to the posting period specified in your Collective Agreement will be deemed, and each successive period will be treated as a separate posting for purposes of comparing seniority between candidates.