Manager of Employee Relations

Government of Newfoundland and Labrador

San Juan de Terranova

On-site

CAD 78,055 - 101,471

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

A provincial government is seeking a Manager of Employee Relations to enhance labor relations and provide expert advice on employee-related matters. The ideal candidate will manage union relations, conduct workplace investigations, and develop policies. This role requires a Business degree and significant experience in employee relations within a unionized environment. The position offers a competitive salary range of CA$78,055.00 to CA$101,471.00 annually.

Qualifications

  • Extensive experience managing employee and labor relations in a unionized environment.
  • Experience managing the dispute and grievance resolution process.
  • Experience conducting investigations in the workplace.

Responsibilities

  • Provide advice and support to Government Departments on employment and labor relations.
  • Work with unions and stakeholders to enhance the labor relations climate.
  • Conduct workplace investigations and provide recommendations.
  • Assist with policy development and support in employee performance management.

Skills

Knowledge of employee and labor relations practices
Ability to effectively exchange information
Ability to manage time and tasks
Professionalism
Collaboration (teamwork)

Education

Completion of a Business degree (equivalencies will be considered)

Job description

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Government of Newfoundland and Labrador provided pay range

This range is provided by Government of Newfoundland and Labrador. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

CA$78,055.00/yr - CA$101,471.00/yr

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Treasury Board Secretariat - Treasury Board Secretariat (gov.nl.ca)

Please note, this competition may be used to fill both permanent and temporary vacancies as needed.

Reporting to a Senior Human Resources Manager, this position provides advice and support to Government Departments, Agencies, Boards and Commissions on matters related to employment and labour relations. Specifically, this position works with executive and management, unions and other stakeholders to enhance the labour relations climate and promote a proactive perspective to problem solving and conflict resolution within the public service; provides advice and recommendations to clients on employee relations matters; assists in policy development; conducts workplace investigations; provides support on issues related to employee performance management; provides education and coaching to managers with respect to labour and employment relations best practices; collaborates on accommodation requests and other disability related issues; engages in and assists with arbitration and mediation; provides advice regarding collective agreement and MOU interpretation; chairs grievance committees, participates on bargaining teams, and provides support to labor management committees.

Screening Criteria

  • Completion of a Business degree (equivalencies will be considered)
  • Extensive experience managing employee and labor relations in a unionized environment
  • Experience managing the dispute and grievance resolution process
  • Experience conducting investigations in the workplace

Assessment Criteria

  • Knowledge of employee and labor relations practices
  • Knowledge of collective agreement practices
  • Ability to effectively exchange information
  • Ability to manage time and tasks
  • Ability to collaborate (teamwork)
  • Professionalism

Conditions of Employment

Conditions of Offer

  • Use of a private vehicle

Information for Applicants

For more information about this opportunity please call: John Hicks at (709) 729-2470.

Seniority level
  • Mid-Senior level
Employment type
  • Other
Job function
  • Human Resources
  • Industries: Government Administration

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