Specialist Labour Relations Saskatoon
About The Position
Labour Relations Specialists are responsible for providing advanced knowledge as a strategic partner and subject matter expert in the design, delivery, and implementation of human resource services and strategies to improve operations, achieve goals, and resolve issues. The Specialist provides solutions for labour relations issues including interpretation, application and administration of collective agreements and relevant legislation, labour relations and conflict resolution advice in support of managing workplace matters, strategic labour relations advice and support for organization change and strategic initiatives, conducting the grievance process, negotiating and documenting grievance settlements, preparing for arbitration and other adjudications, contributing to labour relations policy development, conducting workplace investigations, preparing for and participating in collective bargaining, and providing training on labour relations matters within the organization.
Requirements
- 3-5 years' experience in Human Resources
- Business Administration diploma (DBA)
- Bachelor of Commerce (BComm)
- Juris Doctor (JD)
- Industrial Relations degree/diploma
- Masters of Law
- Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
- Human Resources diploma
- Undergraduate degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Licensed, and in good standing, with regulatory body, if applicable
- Knowledge in the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action
- Proven ability to collaborate and partner with a wide variety of stakeholders
- Commitment to quality, safety, and improvement striving towards zero harm
- Exemplifies ethical practices, professionalism and personal integrity
- Knowledge in applicable human resource functions and disciplines
- Knowledge in Labour Relations concepts, principles and issues
- Knowledge in First Nation and Metis history in Saskatchewan
- Commitment to a diverse, representative workforce and cultural safety
- Committed to delivering on patient and family centered care
- Ability to adapt to and implement change
- Knowledge in applicable legislation and standards
- Ability to lead and coach others
- Knowledge in the Saskatchewan health care system
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Knowledge in organization's goals, vision, mission and values
- Valid Class 5 driver's license
Nice To Haves
- Encourage and support innovation
- Critical thinking skills
- Analytical skills
- Mobilizes people, inspires and leads by example
Responsibilities
- Interpretation, application and administration of collective agreements and relevant legislation
- Labour relations and conflict resolution advice in support of managing workplace matters
- Strategic labour relations advice and support for organization change and strategic initiatives
- Conducting the grievance process
- Negotiating and documenting grievance settlements
- Preparing for arbitration and other adjudications
- Contributing to labour relations policy development
- Conducting workplace investigations
- Preparing for and participating in collective bargaining
- Providing training on labour relations matters within the organization
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
