Human Resources Consultant Labour and Employee Relations

Located on the beautiful homeland that is the traditional territory of the Ojibwe, Potawatomi and Odawa First Nations, for over 50 years, Lambton College has been a ground-breaking institution. Lambton College is a national leader in applied research, teaching methodologies, experiential learning opportunities and future-facing educational innovations. With 13,000+ students from 20 countries around the world, two main campuses in Sarnia, Ontario, and a growing roster of more than 90 diploma, certificate and degree programs, Lambton College offers students flexible learning options with a broad range of programs and courses that incorporate elements of classroom, mobile, hybrid and accelerated educational alternatives.

Lambton College ranks #1 in Ontario and #2 in Canada for Research in 2020 in addition to maintaining a ranking within the top 3 Colleges for Research for five straight years.

At Lambton College, we’re proud of where we have been, but more importantly, where we are going, together. With Caring and Vitality as two of our core values at Lambton College, you know you’ll be joining a team of passionate and fun colleagues.

About the Position:
This is a temporary full-time (approximately 18-20 months) Administration role, reporting to the Manager Human Resources, working 35 hours per week.

The Human Resources Consultant – Labour and Employee Relations is to provide a full range of proactive and comprehensive Human Resources consultancy, advisory and coaching services to leadership as well as assisting staff as required. Maintains all reporting and data related to labour requirements, employee data tracking such as performance reviews, employee lists, seniority lists, grievance tracking etc.

The incumbent will perform a generalist role working in conjunction with the Manager Human Resources to support Leadership and Employees of the College. The HR Consultant will participate in the implementation and administration of sound human resources practices for full-time and part-time employees of the College, as it relates to Labour Relations, HR Policies and Procedures and Performance Management. The HR Consultant will assist with investigations, recruitment and selection, job evaluation, onboarding, and other human resources core functions, in a manner that is consistent with employment standards, legislation and guidelines.

The incumbent develops, fosters and maintains professional relationships with Leadership, Employees, Unions and external partners.

Specific Accountabilities:
•Working under the Supervision and direction of the Manager Human Resources. Will also work under the direction of the Human Resources Director in matters related to Academic Labour Relations.
•Ensures the College is compliant with contractual and legislative requirements such as the College Collective Bargaining Act, Labour Relations Act, Ontario Human Rights Code, Employment Standards Act, Pay Equity Act, the Occupational Health & Safety Act, the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, and Collective Agreements, through the development of appropriate HR policies, resources and tools; and their appropriate implementation and interpretation.
•Attends Faculty and Support Staff Labour Management meetings and other identified meetings. Works with the HR Manager and Director on action items, meeting minutes and responses required.
•Liaises with union representatives as the College representative to investigate and informally resolve employee relations issues.
•Compiles information for reports required by the collective agreements, the College Employer Council, College Leadership, and/or the government.
•Processes other than full time employment contracts through the HR system
•Works with Academic Support Coordinators in the determination of Salary Calculations

Qualifications:
•A three-year Degree/diploma or equivalent in such disciplines as Human Resources Management/Labour Relations, Business with Human Resources/Labour Relations or a related field is required at the point of hire into this position.
•A Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP, CHRL) designation is preferred.
•A minimum of five years of progressive generalist HR experience in a diverse unionized and non-unionized environment.
•Direct experience working with Unions in relation to Grievances, investigations, conflict resolution, Labour Management meetings.
•Experienced with Data Management, reports, memos and communications to internal and external partners.

Lambton College is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free selection process. If contacted regarding this competition, please advise the interview coordinator of accommodation measures you may require during our selection process. Information received relating to accommodation needs of applicants will be addressed confidentially.

We thank all applicants for their interest and wish to advise that only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Lambton College hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity. In support of a diverse and inclusive college community, Lambton College welcome applications from all qualified candidates, including Indigenous, Métis and Inuit persons, members of sexual minority groups, persons with disabilities and visible minorities.