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Labour Relations and Compensation Officer

Employer
Canadian Museum of Nature / Musée canadien de la nature
Location
National Capital Region
Salary
77,773 to 95,383 per year + Benefits
Closing date
Aug 8, 2019

Are you a Labour Relations professional looking to join a great team that makes a difference and where you can have an impact?

We are looking for an experienced Labour Relations professional to support the Museum’s achievement of its mandate and business strategies through the provision of strategic and operational Labour Relations and Compensation research, analysis and advice.  This position will be responsible for researching case law, collective agreement provisions, policies, employment trends and best practices to assess risks and develop options in order to provide advice and guidance to managers in the resolution of employment matters.  This position contributes to the development of the collective bargaining strategy and mandate, participates in collective bargaining and maintains harmonious relations with our bargaining agents.  The incumbent will represent the Museum in internal and external resolution processes for grievances and complaints and provide guidance, assistance and advice to managers in these processes.  They will prepare letters, reports, settlements/agreements, collective agreement provisions and other correspondence.  They will review and provide assistance and guidance in the development of job descriptions and are responsible for the Museum’s classification process.  They also provide guidance and ensure compliance with employment legislation such as the Canada Labour Code (including harassment and violence in the workplace), human rights, and pay equity.  They develop policies and metrics, maintain records and ensure file management.  They also provide HR guidance, assistance and support in recruitment and selection and participate in the development and delivery of other HR programs. 

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in law, industrial relations, human resources or a related field, or a demonstrated equivalent combination of education, experience and training.  They will also have some experience in labour relations or employment law working with unionized organizations, including experience in researching, analyzing and resolving grievances/complaints; interpreting collective agreement and policies; and assessing risks associated with labour relations matters.  They will possess solid research and analytical skills; a demonstrated ability to influence others to obtain buy-in and reach agreement or consensus; and strong oral and written communications skills.  Previous education and/or experience in compensation, classification and staffing is an asset, but not required.  Bilingualism (English/French) is also an asset. 

The Canadian Museum of Nature is a Crown Corporation, a national institution and scientific research-based establishment, and a key member of the Canadian Heritage Portfolio.  Its mandate is to increase interest in, knowledge of, and appreciation and respect for, the natural world throughout Canada and internationally. Located in Ottawa and Gatineau, it is home to one of the world’s largest natural history collections, including 24 major science collections of more than 10 million specimens, the Museum covers four billion years of Earth history.

What we offer:

  • Competitive salary and benefits, including various forms of leave as well as participation in the Public Service Pension Plan and Public Service group insurance benefit plans
  • Strong team atmosphere and Learning and Development opportunities

DUTIES

Supports the Museum’s achievement of it’s mandate and business strategies through the provision of strategic and operational Labour Relations and Compensation research, analysis and advice.

Provides interpretation of case law, collective agreements, policies and legislation and maintains harmonious relations with bargaining agents. Contributes in the development of the Museum’s collective bargaining strategy and mandate and participates in negotiations.

Represents the Museum in the internal and external resolution processes for grievances and complaints and provides guidance, assistance and advice to management in these processes.

Prepares letters, reports, settlements, collective agreement language and other correspondence. Reviews and provides assistance and guidance in the preparation of job descriptions and is responsible for the Museum’s classification process. Provides guidance to ensure compliance with employment legislation such as pay equity, harassment and violence in the workplace.

Develops policies, maintains records and metrics and ensures file management. Provides HR guidance, assistance and support in recruitment and selection and participates in the development and delivery of other HR programs.

REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in law, industrial relations, human resources or a related field or a demonstrated equivalent combination of education, experience and training.

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS:

English and French are essential

Bilingual non-imperative (CBC/CBC)

EXPERIENCE:

  • Recent experience in labour relations or employment law, working with or in unionized organizations.
  • Experience in conducting online case law research to analyze employment matters, identify options for resolution and assess risks.
  • Experience in providing advice and guidance to managers in the resolution of employment matters (for e.g. performance, discipline, workplace accommodations, disability management, workplace conflicts, harassment complaints, grievances, violence in the workplace, terminations, etc.).
  • Experience in managing the internal and external resolution of grievances and complaints and representing the organization before third parties.
  • Experience in drafting letters, settlements, collective agreement provisions.
  • Experience in interpreting and providing advice relating to employment legislation.
  • Experience in building and maintaining solid labour relations, an asset
  • Experience in conflict management, mediations, facilitations and/or labour negotiations, an asset.
  • Experience in compensation and/or job classification, an asset.
  • Experience in staffing, an asset.

SEND YOUR APPLICATION BY E-MAIL TO:

Canadian Museum of Nature - Human Resources

Email : competition@mus-nature.ca

State competition NO. CMN-2090-19-OC-030 

Statement of qualifications available by contacting the above e-mail address.

CLOSING DATE: August 8, 2019

NOTE

All candidates must submit a cover letter and c.v. outlining how their experience and training meet the basic requirements listed above. 

Please note that only candidates who are selected for the next stage of the selection process will be contacted.  As a result of this competition, we may establish an eligibility list of potential candidates that may serve to staff similar positions. 

The Canadian Museum of Nature is committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments.  If contacted in relation to a job opportunity or testing, please advise the Human Resources Advisor in a timely fashion of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

The Museum supports employment equity.

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