Manager, Labour & Employee Relations

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Leads the development of a comprehensive labour and employee relations strategy and program for Baycrest Health Sciences
• Leads collective bargaining, including fulfilling the role of chief spokesperson for Baycrest in negotiations
• Contributes labour relations and employment law expertise in developing proactive strategies in partnership with management clients to support their objectives and to impact positively on human capital measures
• Provides expertise and advice in the management of grievances including providing oversight and leadership for grievances up to the point of arbitration
• Leads labour relations functions including Labour-Management Committees, grievance administration, collective bargaining and issue investigation and responses
• Oversees the talent acquisition strategy that aligns with business objectives,  recommending and implementing process improvements, policies and tools to support the team
• Acts as a key change leadership partner in support of major organizational change initiatives
• Partners with managers and the Occupational Health and Safety Department to develop strategies to address workplace accommodation and employee absenteeism issues

Qualifications include but are not limited to:

• University degree in Human Resources Management, Labour relations or a related field
• Master’s Degree with an emphasis in labour relations is an asset
• Must have significant experience in labour relations
• Certified Human Resources Leader (CHRL) designation is preferred
• Demonstrated ability to provide advice on and lead the implementation of complex operational plans
• Recent exposure to labour relations in a healthcare or other relatable complex and highly unionized setting
• Able to be creative with advanced capacity for developing solutions to complex problems
• Advanced interpersonal and communication skills as demonstrated through the ability to manage difficult interactions with multiple parties required
• Able to work in a complex and fast paced environment
• Proven ability to multi-task, balancing competing priorities and tight deadlines