Labour Relations Officer

Interlake--eastern-Rh; Selkirk; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority is seeking a Labour Relations Officer to deliver comprehensive human resources services across the region, handling labour and employee relations, performance management, attendance, and a respectful workplace program. You will interpret collective agreements and assist with policy development.

The role supports payroll and benefits administration, collaborating with management, unions, and healthcare providers, and aligns with our mission to serve

Qualifications

• Certificate or degree in Human Resources Management or equivalent education/experience.
• Knowledge of collective agreements and HR policies; experience with progressive discipline up to termination.
• Experience with electronic HR management systems.
• Minimum two years in HR management in a unionized environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive HR services across the region including labour and employee relations.
• Interpret collective agreements and workplace policies; advise on policy development.
• Support scheduling and payroll for salary/benefit administration.
• Work with management, unions and health care providers to maintain a respectful workplace.
• Promote healthy working relationships in a multi-disciplinary team.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Conflict resolution

Team collaboration

Organizational skills

Education

Certificate or degree in HR Management

Tools

HRIS familiarity

Job description

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Employer: Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority

Site: Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority - Selkirk Corporate Office

Department / Unit: Human Resources

Job Stream: Non-Clinical

Union: Non Union

FTE: 1.00

Anticipated Shift: Days

Salary: To commensurate with qualifications and experience

The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority delivers health-care services on First Nation Treaty Territories 1, 2, 3 and 5 and on the homeland of the Métis Nation.We respect that First Nations treaties were made on these territories, acknowledge harms and mistakes, and we dedicate ourselves to collaborate in partnership with First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples in the spirit of reconciliation.

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Manager, Labour Relations, the Labour Relations Officer is responsible for the provision of comprehensive Human Resources services throughout the region including the provision of effective labour relations, employee relations, performance management, attendance management, and respectful workplace. This position assists with the identification, design, development, and implementation of Human Resource policies and programs to meet the needs of the organization. This position also assists with the interpretation of collective agreements and workplace policies and procedures. The Labour Relations Officer provides support to the scheduling office and to the payroll department for the administration of employee salary and benefit programs. This position involves working with management and non-management staff, unions, and health care providers. The position of Labour Relations Officer functions in a manner consistent with, and supports the Mission, Vision and Values of the Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority.

Qualifications:

• Certificate or degree in Human Resources Management and/or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Human Resource Professional designation is an asset.
• Knowledge on the interpretation and application of collective agreement provisions and human resource policies such as progressive discipline up to and including termination.
• General knowledge of all aspects of human resource services and employee administration.
• Experience with an electronic Human Resource Management System is required.
• Minimum two (2) years human resource management experience in a unionized environment required. Other suitable combinations of education and experience may be considered.
• Experience in health care environment preferred.
• Ability to conduct and lead fair and thorough workplace investigations.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills required.
• Advanced problem solving and conflict resolution skills required.
• Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships and to work in a multi-disciplinary team based working environment required.
• Physical and mental health to meet the demands of the position.
• Valid Manitoba Driver's license.
• Satisfactory employment record.

As a condition of employment, all successful applicants will be required to provide a satisfactory criminal record check (with vulnerable sector screening), adult abuse and child abuse registry checks prior to commencing employment.

The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority is committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous people at all levels within our workforce. We encourage successful Indigenous individuals to self-declare by completing a voluntary self-declaration as part of the application process.

Given the cultural diversity of our region, the ability to communicate in more than one language would be considered an asset. Proficiency of both official languages is essential for target and designated bilingual positions.

The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authorityvalues and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. Accessibility accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection.