Employee Relations Officer, Human Resource Services

Position: Employee Relations Officer 

Work Location: Human Resource Services, Education Centre - Aurora (60 Wellington Street West, Aurora, ON L4G 3H2)

Work Schedule: 35 hours/week (full-time)

Application Deadline:  September 4, 2020

Number of Positions: 2 (Two)

• Two temp positions are available, effective immediately and will end on or about March 5,2021.

Thank you for your interest in the Employee Relations Officer position with the York Region District School Board. In compliance with Board policies and procedures, is responsible for supporting the labour relation matters within any assigned bargaining units.  The Employee Relations Officer also participates in the administration of collective agreements and Board policies and procedures; assists in the research, development and implementation of human resources policies, procedures and programs.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• To provide consultative services and support to line managers and other staff on a wide variety of human resources issues and processes while ensuring compliance of governing agency regulations, legislation, system and contractual obligations and expectations.
• To build and maintain a professional and effective Labour/Management relationship through the regular contact with Union Leaders and Representatives and negotiating in house settlements to disputes.
• To formulate relevant correspondence related to employee relations and human resources, such as correspondence to Managers, Administrators, employees, legal representatives and union representatives etc.
• To provide advice and guidance to ensure collective agreements and Board Policies and Procedures are correctly interpreted and adhered to.
• To support the grievance process, including preparing and presenting at Step 3 grievances and participating in arbitration and Human Rights Litigations.
• To conduct investigations and in consultation with Managers and Administrators issue findings including issuing discipline and resolving employee issues, concerns and complaints.
• To research, review, recommend and implementation of Human Resources related policies, procedures and programs.
• To research and manage legal, legislative, operational requirements, best practices and client needs in order to provide appropriate and timely human resources related services to the system.
• To provide support during the collective bargaining process as required
• To coordinate and develop reports, presentations, briefings, etc. as required.
• To lead, attend and participate in meetings and/or committees as requested.
• To perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• A three year university degree or college diploma in human resources management or equivalent experience, as approved by the Board, is required.
• Minimum five years in human resources is required which must include a minimum of one year direct labour relations experience in the duties outlined above in a unionized environment.
• Effective verbal and written communication, interpersonal and computer skills are required.
• Ability to deal effectively with a variety of individuals and groups both within and outside the Board is required.
• Must possess a valid Ontario Driver’s License and have access to own transportation.

Equity, Diversity, and Accommodation:

The York Region District School Board (YRDSB) believes in giving each and every applicant an equal opportunity to succeed on their own merit and we strive to hire staff that reflect and support the diverse perspectives, experiences and needs of our students and our communities. We remain committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion in our living, learning and work environments.  We know that diversity underpins excellence, and that we all share responsibility for creating an equitable, diverse and inclusive Board-community.  Therefore, in pursuit of our values, we seek members who will work respectfully and constructively with differences and across the organizational hierarchy in actualizing the Board’s priorities, goals and principles outlined in the Director’s Action Plan.

We actively encourage applications from members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to equity, including, but not limited to:

• First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples, and all other Indigenous peoples;
• members of groups that commonly experience discrimination due to race, ancestry, colour, religion and/or spiritual beliefs, or place of origin;
• persons with visible and/or invisible (physical and/or mental) disabilities;
• persons who identify as women; and
• persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions.

At YRDSB, we recognize that many of these identities intersect and therefore, equity, diversity and inclusion can be complex.  We value and respect the contributions that each person brings to enriching the Board and are committed to ensuring full and equal participation for all in communities that we serve.

Accessibility and Accommodation Statement

We also recognize our duty to accommodate and foster a culture of inclusion.  Consistent with the principles of dignity, individualization and inclusion, we will make any appropriate accommodation based on any of the protected grounds in the Human Rights Code to support candidate participation in the hiring process.  When contacted, candidates will be provided with an overview of the various elements of the hiring process, such as skills assessments, written practicum, presentation, interview, etc.  We will provide accommodations during the hiring process.  If an accommodation is required, please inform the Recruitment and Retention Team in advance of any part of the process.  All information received relating to a candidate’s required accommodation will be addressed confidentially by the Recruitment and Retention Team.

All applications will be screened based on the required education, experience and qualifications as noted in the posting and job description and as reflected in the application.  Only those candidates meeting these criteria will be eligible to participate in the selection process and only qualified candidates will be contacted.