Faculty and Staff Relations Manager

This position is part of the Administrative Professional (Employee Group)

Careers are Built at Brock.

As a Top Employer in Hamilton-Niagara, Brock University offers unique opportunities in leadership, teaching, research, student support services, and administration. We have a history of developing the strength and career potential of our employees.

We are on the cusp of something new and exciting. We are launching into our next 50 years and are looking for people with passion, energy, and a strong desire to help our students achieve their goals.

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Learning and career development are natural elements of an academic environment. At Brock, career development is ingrained in our culture. On average, 45- 60% of our staff position hires are a result of internal movement**. Our Senior Leadership, Staff, and Faculty help drive our collaborative culture. Learn more about how our employees feel about their employment experience at Brock University by visiting http://www.brocku.ca/careers/testmonials.

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Post End Date:

Note to all candidates: This posting will close at 12:01 am on the date listed .

February 2, 2019

A Day in the Life…

The Faculty & Staff Relations Manager is accountable for providing expertise and guidance to employees, supervisors, managers and Human Resources (HR) colleagues on the interpretation, administration and collective bargaining processes for the University’s collective agreements and applicable employment legislation.  A key element of this role is continuing to foster a strong and constructive relationship with Brock’s unions.

Learn more about Labour Relations at Brock University.

Candidates with strong communication and relationship building skills, coupled with in-depth collective bargaining experience are best suited for a position like this!   

As the Faculty & Staff Relations Manager you will:

• Act as the Chief Negotiator, representing the University in every aspect at the negotiation table including: conducting research to support collective bargaining, proposing mandates, preparing proposals, negotiating, costing, implementing appropriate strategies to achieve the University’s goals and objectives up to and including reaching a tentative agreement (subject to Board approval)
• Represent the University at upper-level and final stage grievance hearings, third-party mediation and arbitration, with responsibility for effectively resolving disputes in a manner that supports fiscal stewardship and the University’s longer-term operational objectives;
• Manage the resolution of complex, escalated issues related to (or that may lead to) discipline and dismissal
• Lead informal mediation meetings between employees for the purpose of effective dispute resolution
• Act as an expert resource to the Office of Human Rights & Equity Services (OHRES), and provide expert advice on the intersection of OHRES’s policies with terms and conditions of employment; advise on interim measures being implemented during an investigative process;
• Provide guidance to, conduct and/or oversee workplace investigations, utilizing best practice and recommending/facilitating appropriate resolutions that are in compliance with relevant legislation, jurisprudence and University polices;
• Support the Director, Faculty & Staff Relations in the preparation of materials to report on collective bargaining matters and outcomes to the Board of Trustees
• Support the Director, Faculty & Staff Relations in the development of collective bargaining strategies for all union groups

What you Need to Succeed…

• A completed Bachelors degree
• CHRP designation or equivalent experience and education
• 10 years of progressive human resources experience in a multi-union environment, preferably in higher education coupled with ability to establish and maintain sound working relationships
• 5 years of experience in a labour relations role with strong judgment, evaluation and reasoning skills
• In-depth knowledge of applicable employment Legislation, collective bargaining, managing the administration of collective agreements and policy interpretation
• Demonstrated ability in conflict resolution, including successfully resolving issues via third-party dispute resolution
• Demonstrated ability/knowledge in conducting workplace investigations and facilitating appropriate resolutions
• Exceptional facilitation and negotiation skills
• Demonstrated ability to advise and coach supervisors and employees on employment related matters
• Ability to diffuse escalating situations and ability to handle contentious matters with sensitivity and confidentiality

Preferred or Asset Skills:

• Certified Human Resources Leader (CHRL) or working toward completion would be considered an asset;
• A Masters degree in Industrial Relations or Business Administration
• Experience as a Chief Negotiator in collective bargaining
• Third party facilitation / mediation training

Salary Range: $73,394.00 - $104,518

This position includes comprehensive benefits coverage including pension and tuition waiver.

Brock University is actively committed to diversity and the principles of Employment Equity and invites applications from all qualified candidates. Women, Indigenous peoples, members of visible minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. We will accommodate the needs of the applicants and the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the selection process, as outlined in the Employee Accommodation Policy https://brocku.ca/webfm_send/39939. Please advise:

Patricia Mosca

Manager, Talent Acquisition

pmosca@BrockU.ca

to ensure your accessibility needs are accommodated through this process. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

It is Brock University’s policy to give consideration to qualified internal applicants.

We appreciate all applications received; however, only candidates selected for an interview with be contacted.  

Learn more about Brock University by visiting http://www.brocku.ca