Senior Labour Relations Manager – Public Education

Zohorecruit; Vancouver, Quilchena; On-site; CAD 123,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Job summary

Vancouver School Board is seeking a Manager, Labour Relations to provide day-to-day operational leadership within its Labour Relations function and to independently manage significant files across a highly unionized public education environment.

The role reports to the Director, Labour Relations and will lead counselors, coordinators, and district leaders while driving accountability, consistency and high professional standards in all labour relations matters.

Qualifications

• Progressive labour relations or employee relations experience within a complex unionized environment.
• Strong experience interpreting and administering collective agreements.
• Experience with grievances, employee discipline, performance management, workplace investigations, and employment legislation.
• Practical experience providing labour relations advice to leaders and internal clients.
• Demonstrated sound judgement in sensitive employee and labour relations matters.
• Strong relationship-building capability with unions and organizational stakeholders.
• Experience coaching, mentoring, or supporting the development of other labour relations professionals.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and documentation capability.
• Experience within K-12 education or broader public sector is highly relevant.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day operational leadership across the Labour Relations function.
• Independently manage significant labour relations files.
• Provide practical and defensible advice to District leaders.
• Support the Director, Labour Relations on complex and higher-risk matters.
• Help ensure important files progress in a timely and organized manner.
• Maintain strong documentation and professional standards.
• Coach and mentor Labour Relations Advisors and Coordinators.

Skills

Labour relations

Leadership

Communication

Judgement

Coaching

Job description

Vancouver School Board is seeking a Manager, Labour Relations to provide day-to-day operational leadership within its Labour Relations function and to independently manage significant files across a highly unionized public education environment.

The role reports to the Director, Labour Relations and will lead counselors, coordinators, and district leaders while driving accountability, consistency and high professional standards in all labour relations matters.