Labour Relations Consultant

City of Vancouver•Vancouver, BC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Director, Labour Relations and Compensation, the Labour Relations Consultant works as part of a comprehensive team of Labour Relations professionals to develop Labour Relations strategies that support key corporate and HR business-unit specific objectives. This position may also conduct and support respectful workplace investigations, ensuring that concerns are addressed fairly, consistently, and in alignment with organizational policies and legislation.

Requirements

Related university degree or diploma with considerable experience in Labour Relations and/or Human Resources consultative or advisory roles or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Experience in consultation, grievance and arbitration work, collective bargaining, dispute resolution, investigations and negotiation skills.
Considerable knowledge and background in labour relations with an excellent understanding of labour jurisprudence, relevant labour legislation.
Considerable knowledge around conducting and supporting respectful workplace investigations in a unionized or complex labour relations environment.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, coaching and facilitation skills with a demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective relationships with colleagues, clients and union officials.
Skilled at anticipating business needs and identifying risks and opportunities with ability to move to action.
Strong team building skills and demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and strategically in a team environment.
Proactive problem solver with ability to working in a rapidly changing environment.
Ability to research, analyze, solve problems and make decisions or recommendations based upon thorough analysis of facts.
Ability to be sensitive and responsive to individual, group and organizational needs, issues, goals and vision.
Demonstrated strong verbal and written communication skills including effective analytical, writing and public speaking skills.

Nice To Haves

Relevant designation or training in workplace investigations is an asset.

Responsibilities

Works collaboratively and strategically with HR and Labour Relations colleagues, managers, employees, and union representatives to provides expert advice and guidance on a broad range of labour and employee relations issues.
Participate in grievance and arbitration preparation, including investigation, analysis, documentation, and consultation with stakeholders.
Conduct impartial and thorough workplace investigations related to harassment, discrimination, bullying, misconduct, and breaches of collective agreements, the City’s Respectful Workplace and Human Rights and Harassment Policies.
Interpret and apply collective agreements, labour and employment legislation, and organizational policies to support effective dispute resolution, grievance management, and arbitration processes.
Lead collective bargaining processes, including preparation, negotiations, and implementation of collective agreements.
Provide expert consultation and advice to leaders and HR partners on complex and sensitive labour relations issues.
Supports the organization in addressing workplace concerns and achieving organizational objectives.
Promotes and sustains a positive, respectful, and constructive employee relations environment.
Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive matters with discretion and sound judgment.
Other duties/responsibilities as assigned.