Labour & Employee Relations Advisor

Simon Fraser University; Burnaby; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

7% pay in lieu of benefits

8% vacation pay

Extended health & dental plans

Hybrid-work program

Job summary

Simon Fraser University in Burnaby is seeking a Labour Relations Advisor to manage day-to-day administration of CUPE Local 3338 and other university agreements, and to support policies and procedures.

The role provides advice to HR staff on interpretations, participates in negotiations, and collects data for grievances and arbitrations; strong communication and analytical skills required.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Human Resource Management with CHRP training.
• Five years of professional experience in labour relations, including three years in labour relations.
• Strong knowledge of labour and employment legislation and government policies.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and conflict resolution skills.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Administer CUPE Local 3338 and Poly Party agreements daily.
• Provide guidance on collective agreement interpretations.
• Assist with negotiations with unions and act as spokesperson.
• Collect, generate, and analyze data for grievances, arbitrations, and negotiations.
• Advise HR staff on disciplinary processes and absenteeism responses.

Skills

Labour relations

Teamwork

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Education

Undergraduate HR degree

CHRP designation training

Job description

Who We Are

Simon Fraser University is a leading research university, advancing an inclusive and sustainable future. Our purpose – the essence of SFU – is to create and connect knowledge, learning and community for deeper understanding and meaningful impact. We are committed to fostering excellence, innovation, belonging and community in all that we do.

The Labour Relations team at Simon Fraser University strives to maintain harmonious working relationships with the employee groups on campus. We provide:

• Collective agreement and policy interpretation
• Collective bargaining
• Advice and guidance on the grievance procedure
• Support to investigations and arbitrations.

About the Role

The Labour Relations Advisor is responsible for the day-to-day administration of the CUPE, local 3338 and the Poly Party collective agreements, and for assisting with the administration of the TSSU collective agreement and APSA policies and procedures. The incumbent of this position provides information and advice to the line organization and other members of the Human Resources staff on collective agreement interpretations and applications, as well as issues such as the disciplinary process; responses to absenteeism; and responses to grievances. The Advisor participates in some of the collective agreement negotiations with the Unions; and acts as a spokesperson for the University on behalf of the Director Labour Relations. The incumbent of the position is also responsible for the collection/generation and analysis of some of the information required for grievances, arbitrations, and negotiations.

Qualifications

Undergraduate degree with a major in Human Resource Management and training towards the Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) designation, plus five years of related professional experience including three years of experience specializing in labour relations, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

• Excellent knowledge of labour and employment legislation and government policies (e.g. Employment Standards, Labour Relations Code, Employment Equity and Human Rights).
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a team member.
• Excellent communication skills (oral, written, and presentation).
• Excellent interpersonal skills including well developed conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

What We Offer

At SFU, our goal is to ensure our people are valued and supported by promoting a healthy work-life balance, professional growth and development, as well as a safe and respectful workplace. We offer temporary employees who belong in the Administrative Professional Excluded Staff group (APEX):

• An additional 7% pay in lieu of benefits & 8% vacation pay
• Employer paid extended health & dental plans
• Hybrid-work program for eligible positions

Additional Information

The assignment end date isApril 1, 2028.

The pay range is the span between the minimum and maximum base salary for the position. The midpoint of the range is approximately halfway between the minimum and the maximum and represents an employee that possesses full job knowledge, qualifications and experience for the position. In the normal course, employees will be hired, transferred or promoted between the minimum and midpoint of the pay range.

SFU is an equity employer and strongly encourages applications from all qualified individuals including women, Indigenous Peoples, visible minorities, people of all sexual orientations and gender identities, persons with disabilities, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of the university.

We are committed to facilitating accessibility within our application and interview processes. If you require any assistance or accommodations, please contact [e-mail].