Manager Labour Relations

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• Lead and provide expert guidance to a team of HR Advisors Workplace Health Specialists and a Compensation Specialist.
  
• Develop and implement strategic plans for collective bargaining and lead negotiation of collective agreements.
  
• Assist management in resolving labour relations issues grievance procedures and arbitration.
  
• Foster positive and collaborative labourmanagement relations.
  
• Develop and oversee corporate HR policies and procedures ensuring compliance with legislation.
  
• Manage compensation functions including survey participation job evaluation salary structure development and analysis.
  
• Ensure compensation programs and policies comply with legislative requirements.
  
• Stay informed of best practices and trends in labour relations disability management and compensation.
  
• Perform other related duties as required.
  

Requirements

• A Bachelors degree in Human Resources or a related field with a minimum of 710 years of related HR labour relations and compensation experience (preferably in a public sector union environment).
  
• Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR) designation is an asset.
  
• Experience leading and managing a team of professional employees.
  
• Extensive knowledge of employment law labour law Human Rights legislation and collective agreements.
  
• Strong ability to build and enhance strategic partnerships with managers unions and employees.
  
• Exceptional negotiation and mediation skills with a proven track record in resolving grievances.
  
• Excellent written skills for drafting contract and policy language.
  
• Proficiency in complex data analysis and research.
  
• Experience in managing HR projects and programs and developing and delivering training to managers.
  
• Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
  
• Commitment to the values of Community Integrity
  

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