LABOUR RELATIONS OFFICER

Job Title: LABOUR RELATIONS OFFICER

Reports to: Director, Human Resources

Primary Job Location:  Central Police Station, 155 King William St, Hamilton, ON

Hours of Work: Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Salary Range: $111,181.25 – $130,802.58 per annum (2019 rates)

SUMMARY

Hamilton Police Service is proud to serve and protect Hamilton’s 545,000 residents in partnership with our communities. Our Service is guided by our mission, vision and values in making Hamilton a safe place to live and work. The Hamilton Police Service offers comprehensive compensation and benefits package.

Are you an experienced Labour Relations Professional looking for a new opportunity in the Policing sector?

The Hamilton Police Service is looking for an experienced Labour Relations Officer. Reporting to the Director, Human Resources, the position is responsible for providing a full range of labour/employee relations expertise and providing support with grievances and collective bargaining.

Education & Experience

• Minimum Post-Secondary degree in Labour/Industrial Relations, Human Resources or a related field. A Masters of Industrial Relations (MIR) or Human Resources will be considered an asset.
• CHRL and ADR certifications would be considered an asset.
• Valid Class G Driver’s license with full driving privileges in Ontario
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive Labour Relations experience in a complex unionized environment, handling grievances, conciliations and arbitrations, conducting workplace investigations and providing assistance for collective bargaining.
• Municipal experience will be considered an asset.

Skills & Competencies

• Demonstrated ability to research case law and best practice, analyze and interpret information and data for labour relations matters and for policy development.
• Strong written and verbal communications skills to prepare reports and collaborate with stakeholders
• Broad Range of labour relations experience combined with the ability to apply sound investigative, analytical and problem solving skills.
• Strong knowledge and experience of collective bargaining, calculating budget and costing scenarios as well as sound grievance/arbitration processes.
• Comprehensive working knowledge of the Ontario labour Relations Act, The Employment Standards Act Police Services Act and Ontario Human Rights Code.
• Highly motivated and self-directed professional.

APPLICATION DEADLINE & INSTRUCTIONS

If you are interested in this position, please submit your application (i.e. cover letter and resume) to the City of Hamilton Careers website (https://www.hamilton.ca/jobs-city/current-opportunities) before 11:59 PM on October 3, 2020.

We thank all applicants, however, only those candidates selected for testing and/or an interview will be contacted. The Hamilton Police Service is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise Human Resources if you require accommodation for testing, interview, or employment purposes.