Senior Manager of Labour Relations

School District No. 43 (Coquitlam); Coquitlam; On-site; CAD 104,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Municipal Pension Plan

Job summary

School District No. 43 (Coquitlam) invites applications for a Senior Manager of Labour Relations. The role leads labour relations, manages contractual obligations, and supports management across the district's multiple schools and employee groups.

The successful candidate will demonstrate negotiation skills, experience with large public-sector portfolios, and an ability to work collaboratively in a team. A strong HR background and strategic mindset are essential.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree or diploma in business administration, labour relations, human resource management or other relevant areas.
• Minimum of five years as a strategic senior labour relations practitioner in a large multi-union public sector org.
• Understanding of HR and labour relations practices and ability to interpret collective agreements and related laws.
• Ability to present at labour relations hearings and forums.
• Proven interest-based collective bargaining, grievance resolution, and innovative solutions.
• Proven track record of consultative partnerships with internal/external stakeholders.
• Strong written and oral communication, concise writing for purposes.
• Well-organized self-starter who leads teams under competing demands.
• Experience with computer software and technology; CPHR is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership in Labour Relations and manage related obligations.
• Support all levels of management in labour relations matters.
• Interpret collective agreements and applicable legislation.
• Lead negotiations and resolve disputes with unions.
• Develop consultative partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Team leadership

Analytical thinking

Partnership building

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Education

Undergraduate degree in business administration, labour relations, or HR

CPHR designation (asset)

Job description

An exciting opportunity exists at School District 43 (Coquitlam) for Senior Manager of Labour Relations. As the third largest school district in BC with approximately 4,900 employees in 70+ schools, we serve the communities of Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, and the villages of Anmore and Belcarra. Our school district values a coordinated, collaborative approach to working with our students, parents, community partners, the public, and employee groups. As one of Canada’s best employers For Company Culture (Forbes, 2025), School District 43 (Coquitlam) values diversity in the workplace and strives to honour each person’s unique lived experiences. We welcome and encourage applications from candidates with varied backgrounds, cultures, races, abilities, and intersectionality.

Under the general direction of the Assistant Director of Human Resources, this position is responsible for providing leadership in the areas of Labour Relations, managing related legal and contractual obligations, and supporting all levels of management. The full job description can be found here.

The successful candidate will be passionate about and possess a strong background in labour relations with a proven collaborative and resolution-based approach. The successful candidate will also have demonstrated negotiation skills, exposure to a large portfolio with multiple complex cases, and a proven ability to work effectively in a team environment.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• An undergraduate degree or diploma in business administration, labour relations, human resource management or other relevant areas;
• A minimum of five years of experience as a strategic and progressive senior labour relations practitioner with specific experience in a large multi-union public sector organization;
• Demonstrated understanding of human resources and labour relations practices and an ability to interpret applicable collective agreements and/or various rights related legislation;
• Demonstrated ability to conduct presentations for labour relations hearings and relevant forums;
• Demonstration of successful interest-based collective agreement negotiation, grievance and conflict resolution, and innovative solutions;
• Track record of proactively creating consultative and collaborative partnerships with internal and external stakeholder groups;
• Proven analytical, written and oral communication skills with an ability to concisely articulate and write with clarity and purpose;
• Well-organized, self-starter with a demonstrated ability to be resilient and to work as an efficient team leader in establishing priorities, achieving goals and objectives when faced with varied and conflicting demands;
• Demonstrated ability in the use of computer software and technology;
• A CPHR designation is an asset.

The annual salary range for this position is $104,269 to $130,337 and is complemented with a generous benefits package including Municipal Pension Plan. The successful applicant will be required to successfully complete two criminal record checks.

The district appreciates the interest expressed by all applicants, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.