Director, Employee (Labour) Relations

York University

 

 

 

Director, Employee (Labour) Relations

 

Reference: 107079

 

Duration: Permanent Full Time

 

Location: 4700 Keele Street, Toronto

 

 

 

York is a leading international teaching and research university, and a driving force for positive change. Empowered by a welcoming and diverse community with a uniquely global perspective, we are preparing our students for their long-term careers and personal success. Together, we can make things right for our communities, our planet and our future.

 

 

 

This is an exciting opportunity to join with a highly engaged team of labour relations professionals, who are committed to contributing to York University’s success.

 

 

 

The mission of York University's Office of Labour Relations is to facilitate effective labour relations between the University and the unions who represent York University employees. The Office strives for mutually respectful and reciprocal relationships that benefit the University and our employees, and that are consistent with and advance the desired culture of the University.

 

 

 

As a key leader in the Office of Labour Relations, and reporting to the Assistant Vice-President, Labour Relations (AVPLR), the Director, Employee (Labour) Relations provides professional and strategic advice to senior leaders on a wide range of labour relations issues and leads the Employee Relations Office in achieving its mission of effective labour relations with the University's operational and support staff bargaining units.

 

 

 

The Director, Employee (Labour) Relations leads a team that serves as the University's key liaison with all six of its operational and support staff bargaining units and is responsible for;

 

• the negotiation interpretation, and application, of operational and support staff collective agreements dispute resolution, grievance and arbitration preparation leadership of the Employee Relations team and effective working relationships with clients and colleagues

 

 

The nature of the work requires the Director, Employee (Labour) Relations bring strong analytical skills, seasoned experience and intuition, and critical thinking skills to the role to make effective decisions, as well as the tact, judgment, and ability to effectively negotiate the implementation of such decisions.

 

 

 

Employee/Labour Relations context:

 

York University currently has 14 different bargaining units representing full-time, part-time and casual workforces totaling approximately 11,000 employees. The position of Director, Employee (Labour) Relations focuses on six bargaining units comprising approximately 3000 operational and support staff. They include the York University Staff Association (YUSA) Unit 1, York University Staff Association (YUSA) Unit 2, Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE 1356, CUPE 1356-1, CUPE 1356-2) and the International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE).

 

 

 

In the University's complex multi-bargaining unit environment, the Director, Employee (Labour) Relations works collaboratively with the AVPLR and the Director, Faculty Relations to implement a comprehensive labour relations strategy for the University that mitigates institutional risk, aligns with the University's academic plan, and that builds mutually respectful and reciprocal relations with our union partners.

 

 

 

Education:

 

• Master's in Industrial Relations (MIR) degree or Law Degree specializing in labour/employment law or equivalent level of education and experience is required. Certificate and/or training in Alternate Dispute Resolution is considered an asset.

 

 

Experience:

 

• Minimum of 10 years' experience working in a complex multi-union labour relations environment, preferable in a university or the Public Sector. Demonstrated experience and expertise in collective bargaining including in the role of chief negotiator on behalf of the employer. Expertise in facilitating the resolution of complaints and grievances, advocating effectively on behalf of the employer, and in directing legal counsel on arbitration handling and settlement. Experience working with senior management on strategic planning initiatives. Experience providing senior administrators with advice on labour relations and employment related issues.

 

 

For full position details, including skills and knowledge requirements, and to apply to this exciting opportunity visit the External Career Portal (www.yorku.ca/jobs) and refer to posting 107079.

 

 

 

We offer comprehensive benefits and access to superb educational and recreational facilities. For more information on what York has to offer U please visit: http://hr.info.yorku.ca/benefits/

 

 

 

Please apply online at: https://rita.illicohodes.com/go/63a326212f09320111ea52f2/51fc022258b70066fae4a049/en