Labour Relations Coordinator - FTT

British Columbia Rapid Transit Company; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 64,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

The British Columbia Rapid Transit Company seeks a Labour Relations Coordinator to provide coordination and administrative support to the Labour Relations department. This position offers a starting salary of $64,000 to $96,000 per annum and requires a Human Resource Management program completion and 2 years of experience in HR. Responsibilities include managing grievance processes, supporting collective bargaining, and liaising with stakeholders.

Benefits

Paid Vacation

Medical Benefits

Transit Passes

Training

Qualifications

• Completion of a Human Resource Management program.
• 2 years’ experience in human resources, preferably in a unionized environment.
• Basic knowledge of human resources and labour relations principles.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates grievance, appeal, and arbitration processes in Labour Relations.
• Maintains confidential grievance, investigation, and arbitration files.
• Supports collective bargaining by coordinating arrangements and documentation.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Education

Human Resource Management program

Tools

HR information system

Job description

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Marketing Statement

Join a company that has been a part of moving Metro Vancouver for over 35 years.

Marketing Statement

Join a company that has been a part of moving Metro Vancouver for over 35 years.

British Columbia Rapid Transit Company Ltd. (BCRTC) maintains and operates the Expo and Millennium SkyTrain Lines from our central facilities in south Burnaby. Our services connect downtown Vancouver to the cities of Burnaby, New Westminster, Coquitlam, Port Moody and Surrey. With the future expansion of both the Expo and Millennium Lines gathering pace, infrastructure renewal and new asset acquisition projects underway, this is an exciting time to join our team of over 1,200 dedicated employees, working on one of the longest fully-automated rapid transit systems in the world.

Our work encompasses roles such as administration, engineering, elevator and escalator maintenance, field operations, vehicle maintenance, and wayside (station and guideway) maintenance.

When you work for SkyTrain, not only will you help move Metro Vancouver, you will also have access to comprehensive benefits including paid vacation, medical benefits, transit passes, training and more. We are a proud equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Come explore what makes us one of BC’s Top Employers!

Responsibilities

PRIMARY PURPOSE

Provides coordination and confidential administrative support to the Labour Relations department and its various programs, processes, and initiatives.

Key Accountabilities

Coordinates grievance, appeal, and expedited arbitration processes. Contacts witnesses and legal counsel, coordinates and sequences the arrangement of investigative and disciplinary meetings; monitors grievance time-lines; attends grievance and other LR meetings to record notes, and subsequently follows-up on action items.

Creates and maintains highly confidential grievance, investigation and arbitration files, and coordinates document tracking and control throughout conflict resolution processes, including the secure exchange of files and information between the Labour Relations department and external legal counsel.

Conducts research to retrieve archived documents, files, and related evidence on historical grievances, arbitrations and other labour relations matters. Also conducts initial research on emerging labour relations issues to extract and compile information and materials in preparation for formal processes.

Supports collective bargaining process by coordinating arrangements for bargaining facility, scheduling bargaining dates, maintaining lists of negotiation items and their status, and coordinating, formatting and preparing the Collective Agreement for production.

Liaises with internal and external stakeholders and resources to coordinate bargaining unit status changes, seniority draws and union book offs, track disciplinary letters for removal from personnel files, arrange employee & family assistance counselling, coordinate respectful workplace investigations.

Applies knowledge of policies and collective agreement provisions in responding to management and staff queries, referring the more complex or unresolved matters to the Manager or Advisor. Also liaises and exchanges factual information with external parties, including union executive, and other resources in the performance of the work.

Assists with preparation of the labour relations budget, monitors expenditures, prepares requisitions, and liaises with procurement function to establish contracts for external counsel.

Provides general administrative support such as reviewing and prioritizing mail, preparing correspondence, bulletins, reports, spreadsheets and presentations, and coordinating calendar for the Manager.

Assists with the implementation of new Labour Relations initiatives, programs and projects, which includes coordinating meetings, issuing information, and arranging training or information sessions.

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

The requirements for this position would typically be acquired through completion of a Human Resource Management program, plus 2 years’ experience in human resources. Experience in a unionized environment is preferred but not essential.

Other Requierements

Basic knowledge of the principles of human resources and labour relations.

Solid knowledge of the relevant policies and provisions of the collective agreement.

Solid interpersonal and communication skills to explain policies and collective agreement provisions to others, and to exchange related information.

Solid organizational skills to coordinate a diverse range of processes and program-related activities.

Basic analytical skills to accurately apply policies, procedures and collective agreement.

Solid knowledge of standard office tools including word processing, presentation and spreadsheet applications, and experience in the relevant HR information system.

Other Information

Recruitment Process: An applicant will be required to demonstrate their suitability for this position by meeting the minimum level of qualifications and experience in order to be invited into the selection process. A standard interview format will be used including general, scenario and behavioural descriptive interview questions.

Work Schedule

37.5 hours per week.

This role is for approximately 12 months.

Work Designation

Resident

This position works predominately on-site.

Rate of Pay

The salary for this position ranges from $64,000 - $96,000 per annum. Actual salary offered will be based on education, experience, skills, and qualifications as they relate to the role.

We aim to provide competitive pay that reflects your professional background and expertise. We want to ensure our offer will align with your strengths considering experience, skills, and internal equity to offer a fair and equitable salary. The Total Compensation Package, which includes Extended Health, Dental, Transit Pass and enrollment in the Public Service Pension Plan upon eligibility as well as other employment offerings will be discussed in detail as your application progresses.

How To Apply

Please click the 'Apply' button at the top right corner or go to http://www.translink.ca/careers to apply for this position and view instructions on the process.

INSTRUCTIONS: Please save your (1) cover letter, and your (2) resume as one pdf document prior to uploading your application on-line.

Posting Date: June 20, 2025

Closing Date: Open until filled

Please note that only those short listed will be contacted.

Having trouble applying? Please view the System Requirements & FAQ's by going to http://www.translink.ca/careers.

Equal Employment Opportunity

SkyTrain is committed to employment equity and building a diverse workforce, representative of the customers we serve and the many communities in the Metro Vancouver region. We welcome and encourage Indigenous applicants, people of colour, all genders, 2SLGBTQ+ and persons with disabilities to apply. Learn more about TransLink's commitment to to equity, diversity and inclusion.

Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. For a confidential inquiry, simply email us at [e-mail].

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Human Resources

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