Employee relations Jobs in Saanich, BC

Work Area (FBA Only)

Multi-Site

Travel Requirement

Travel between multiple sites may be required

Shift Start Time / End Time

0800-1600

Days Off

Vacancy Type

Regular FT

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

45.64 - $65.60

Paid FTE

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

Planned Start Date

Jan. 20 2025

Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)

Pending Return of Incumbent

CRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check)

Job Description

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health), patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Reporting to the Manager, HR Specialists, the Specialist, Labour Relations is responsible for the overall operational labour relations within an assigned geographic area. As subject matter expert, the Specialist, Labour Relations provides the HR Consultants and organizational leaders with expert advice and direction on complex and / or high-risk labour relations matters. The Specialist, Labour Relations ensures that operational labour relations is aligned with strategic labour relations and promotes best practices and adherence to standards. The Specialist, Labour Relations contributes to the development of HR Consultant knowledge and skill set.

QUALIFICATIONS :

Education, Training And Experience

A level of education, training and experience equivalent to a Bachelor's degree in a related discipline such as Human Resources plus seven (7) years' recent related experience in area of expertise including a minimum of three (3) years of complex labour relations experience.

Skills And Abilities

• Solid understanding of human resource practices, related legislation and applicable collective agreements with specific expertise in jurisprudence theory and labour relations practice
• Ability to problem-solve with a global perspective in order to incorporate the organization's systems and strategies when developing viable solutions to problems
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships with a variety of stakeholders
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong negotiation, facilitation and conflict resolution skills
• Excellent analytical skills
• Mentorship and coaching skills
• Ability to work effectively under pressure with changing priorities and deadlines
• Ability to use related equipment including HR information systems, word processing, spreadsheet, database and internet tools
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position

This position will have a focus on mNPR implementation and other Labour Relation large initiatives.

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