Labour Relations Consultant

The Health Employers Association of BC (HEABC); Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 88,990 - 116,799; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Four weeks of vacation

Comprehensive health & dental benefits

Pension Plan

Training and development opportunities

Flexible work environment

Job summary

A health sector association in Vancouver seeks a Labour Relations Consultant to provide expert advice on labour relations and employment law. With a bachelor's degree and seven years of relevant experience, you'll interpret agreements, maintain relationships, and support negotiations. This role offers a competitive salary range of CA$88,990 to CA$116,799 yearly. Work in an inclusive, dynamic environment that aims to improve health care outcomes.

Qualifications

• Seven years of recent, related experience in labour relations or employment law.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Demonstrated analytical and conflict resolution skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide labour relations advice on various legal issues.
• Interpret collective agreements and legislation.
• Establish effective relationships with member organizations.

Skills

Labour relations advice

Knowledge of health sector labour relations

Strong oral communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in industrial relations or related discipline

Job description

Labour Relations Consultant – The Health Employers Association of BC (HEABC)

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HEABC leads and supports the strategic planning related to human resources and labour relations on behalf of British Columbia’s publicly funded health employers. HEABC is responsible for negotiating provincial agreements for 138,000 unionized health care employees including nurses, physician residents, ambulance paramedics, health science professionals, and more.

Benefits

• In office or hybrid work environment – flexibility that suits your needs.
• Four weeks of vacation, earned in your first year of employment & 13 statutory holidays.
• Comprehensive health & dental benefits, with immediate coverage upon starting.
• Pension Plan – BC’s Municipal Pension Plan is one of the largest pension plans in Canada and provides secure retirement income to plan members.
• Training and development opportunities – HEABC supports your continuing education & growth.
• A work environment which values work-life balance, respect, recognition, teamwork, and inclusivity.
• The opportunity to make a positive contribution to the BC health care system through your work.

Responsibilities

• Providing labour relations advice to members on a range of labour, employment law, privacy law, workplace health and safety, and human rights law issues.
• Interpreting collective agreements, legislation, and policy, and utilizing established interpretations and guidelines to ensure consistent application.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with member organizations, health sector unions, and outside agencies.
• Representing HEABC and its member organizations at meetings to resolve disputes prior to formal third‑party hearings and addressing employer‑specific issues or industry issues.
• Assisting with negotiations planning and supporting the Lead Negotiator at the bargaining table with research and drafting documents.

Required Experience & Knowledge

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial relations, business or a related discipline from an accredited university.
• Minimum of seven (7) years’ recent, related experience in labour relations and/or labour and employment law or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Knowledge of health sector labour relations, related legislation, collective agreements and jurisprudence.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated analytical, conflict resolution and problem‑solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Demonstrated ability to organize, plan and execute work within demanding work schedules.

Salary Range

CA$88,990.00/yr – CA$116,799.00/yr

How to Apply

If you’re looking for a fulfilling and challenging career within a dynamic organization, please submit a cover letter and resume outlining your experience at https://healthemployersassociationofbc.bamboohr.com/jobs/

At HEABC, we are committed to promoting reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples, creating a diverse workforce, enhancing inclusion, and removing barriers to accessibility in the workplace. These commitments advance our work with our members and government to create the human resources and labour relations environment necessary to deliver high‑quality health care.

HEABC welcomes all qualified candidates to apply and encourages applications from qualified candidates who identify as members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including Indigenous identity, race, colour, ancestry, place of origin, political belief, religion, marital status, family status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or age.

We wish to thank all applications for their interest and effort in applying; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.