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Labour Relations Specialist

Employer
Upper Grand District School Board
Location
Guelph, Ontario
Salary
$82,044 to $102,555 per annum
Closing date
Apr 8, 2023

Labour Relations Specialist

The Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) employs approximately 4,000 dedicated staff who serve more than 35,000 students attending a variety of programs across 65 elementary and 11 secondary schools as well as continuing education and adult learning centres in the counties of Dufferin, Wellington and the City of Guelph. The UGDSB covers the ancestral and treaty lands of the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Six Nations of the Grand River, and Saugeen Ojibway Nation.

The Upper Grand District School Board is seeking a dynamic individual leader to join our Human Resources team and assist in managing the Board’s labour relations activities. 

 

LOCATION:                           Guelph Board Office - 500 Victoria Road N, Guelph, ON

SALARY:                               $82,044 to $102,555 per annum; 40-hours per week

BOARD INFORMATION:      1.0 FTE; 12 months; permanent, full-time; Administrative Employees

Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Employee and Labour Relations Manager, you will provide guidance, direction, and support to supervisors with performance management and labour relations matters.  This will include conducting workplace investigations (inclusive of harassment complaints), preparing and communicating the findings, and providing post-investigation mediation where appropriate.  You will maintain effective union/management relationships and will be responsible for preparing, attending, and representing the Board at mediation, arbitration and hearings as required.  You will assist in preparation and attendance at Collective Bargaining as required.

Qualifications:

  • Post-secondary education in industrial relations, labour relations or human resources management combined with a CHRP or CHRL designation or qualifications/experience deemed equivalent by the Board
  • Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in progressive labour relations roles, in a unionized environment
  • Sound knowledge of, and demonstrated ability to apply and interpret policy, collective agreements and employment legislation
  • Demonstrated experience in supporting clients to specifically address and manage performance
  • Excellent communication skills (written, verbal and presentation) with a proven track record of investigating complaints and resolving issues
  • Demonstrated strong conflict resolution, problem solving and negotiation skills
  • Excellent analytical, organizational and computer skills combined with the ability to work under pressure in a high volume working environment
  • Team player and relationship builder with excellent customer service skills
  • Demonstrated ability to take initiative, apply sound judgement and a high degree of discretion when dealing with confidential information
  • Preference will be given to candidates with experience in a unionized/school board/public sector organization
  • Ability to adjust work schedule to accommodate organizational needs, (i.e. internal investigation)
  • Flexibility to accomplish other duties as assigned
  • A valid driver’s license and use of a personal vehicle is required

EQUITY AT THE UGDSB:

The UGDSB is committed to disrupting systemic racism and oppression in all of its forms. We are committed to building a diverse staff that is reflective of and adds value to the community and students we serve. We actively encourage applications from members of groups who have historically and/or currently experience marginalization and/or barriers to equity, including, but not limited to:

  • First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples, and all other Indigenous peoples
  • Persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions
  • Members of groups that commonly experience discrimination based on race, ancestry, ethnicity, colour, religion and/or spiritual beliefs, or place of origin
  • Persons with visible and/or invisible disabilities

At UGDSB, we recognize that many of the identities listed above do not exist in a single form and are often intersecting, creating complex and unique experiences for applicants. We value the contributions that each person brings and are committed to creating and maintaining an environment where everyone can participate fully, thrive, and reach their full potential. Please visit Safe, Equitable and Inclusive Schools to find out more about equity, diversity and inclusion at the UGDSB.

HOW TO APPLY:

Qualified candidates are invited to email their cover letter and resume in PDF format to ae.jobs@ugdsb.on.ca, specifying ‘Job Code 23AE04’ in the subject line, no later than 4:00 p.m. EST on Thursday, March 30th, 2023. Please include with your resume a list of 3 professional references and relevant supporting educational and/or training documentation.

Successful external candidates will be required to provide an original Criminal Record Check (CRC), including a Vulnerable Sector Screening, prior to the commencement of employment that is satisfactory to the Board. Please note that the CRC must be dated within 6 months of the date of acceptance of employment.

We seek applicants with a wide range of abilities and we provide an accessible candidate experience. If you need accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact the Manager of Wellness and Employee Health.

While we thank all applicants for their interest in working for the Upper Grand District School Board, we wish to advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

…Equal Opportunity Employer…

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