Labour Board Officer
About The Position
The Labour Board is an independent adjudicative body established under the Labour Board Act. We are responsible for the fair and efficient administration and adjudication of responsibilities assigned to us under the Labour Board Act and sections of other Acts and Regulations. Our mission is to adjudicate and resolve disputes under provincial labour and employment laws in an accessible, consistent, efficient, timely and impartial manner. The Board and its staff embrace continuous learning and innovation and are guided by the following principles: neutrality and objectivity; ethics, integrity, and confidentiality; and responsiveness and accountability. If you possess a positive and professional attitude, are exceptionally detailed oriented, with the ability to work as a member of a high-energy, results focused team, and are searching for a rewarding job opportunity, we have an exciting opportunity for you to explore as a Labour Board Officer. As Labour Board Officer, you will play an important role in promoting and supporting positive employee and labour relations practices in the Province of Nova Scotia. The Labour Board must be, and be seen to be, unbiased and have the confidence and trust of the citizens of Nova Scotia to ensure the province has a sound labour and employee relations forum in which to address disputes. As a Labour Board Officer, you will be responsible for carrying out all duties in an unbiased, fair and impartial manner that ensures neutrality and supports the highest level of institutional independence required for adjudicative boards. You need to be sensitive to the impact that a positive and stable labour and employee relations setting has on economic and social development in the province.
Requirements
- University degree from a relevant field of study with 3 years’ experience or an equivalent combination of education, work experience and training.
- Previous experience in case management.
- Knowledge of labour and employment law as well as other workplace laws.
- Proven ability to analyze issues, facts and evidence in relation to relevant rules of procedures and law.
- Exceptional communication skills (written and verbal).
- Strong interpersonal and time management skills, often managing competing priorities.
- Positive and professional attitude with the ability to work as a member of a high-energy, results focused team.
- Exceptionally detailed oriented with the proven ability to handle numerous tasks and critical thinking skills.
- Ability to deal with difficult people in a multi-faceted and stressful environment, communicating with tact and discretion in a clear, concise manner.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and Outlook).
- Comfortable working with confidential/sensitive matters and diverse issues.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with adjudicative boards/courts in labour and employment law.
Responsibilities
- Efficiently and effectively managing cases adjudicated by the Labour Board in a timely manner in accordance with the Trade Union Act, Labour Standards Code, Occupational Health and Safety Act, and other labour and employment statutes within the jurisdiction of the Labour Board.
- Conducting and counting certification votes.
- Conducting interviews on matters involving inclusions and exclusion from bargaining units under the Trade Union Act.
- Conducting research, gathering, analyzing, and summarizing information, and preparing reports and presentations, as required.
- May also lead projects/initiatives under the supervision of the Executive Officer or Chief Administrator.
Benefits
- Defined Benefit Pension Plan
- Health
- Dental
- Life Insurance
- General illness
- Short and Long Term Disability
- Vacation
- Employee and Family Assistance Programs
- Career development where you have access to career guidance, tools, resources, and ongoing training for every stage of your career
- Engaging workplace: our employees feel valued, respected, connected, and tuned in, we have forward-thinking policies and strategies
- Countless career paths
- A Dynamic, client-focused office environment where service excellence and teamwork are our focus.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
