Specialist, Labour and Employee Relations

Simon Fraser UniversityBurnaby (Hybrid), CA

30+ days ago

Salary

CA$84,151.00–CA$108,871.00 yearly

Job description

Union / Affiliation : Administrative Professional Excluded Staff

Pay range : $84,151 to $108,871 annually SFU Department Descr : Labour Relations & Compensation

Position Grade : 9

of openings : 1

Biweekly Hours : 72

Who We Are

Simon Fraser University is a leading research university, advancing an inclusive and sustainable future. Our purpose – the essence of SFU – is to create and connect knowledge, learning and community for deeper understanding and meaningful impact. We are committed to fostering excellence, innovation, belonging and community in all that we do.

The Labour Relations team at Simon Fraser University strives to maintain harmonious working relationships with the employee groups on campus.

We provide :

Collective agreement and policy interpretation
Collective bargaining
Advice and guidance on the grievance procedure
Support to investigations and arbitrations

About the Role

The Specialist, Labour and Employee Relations provides compliance and risk-based labour relations and employment law guidance and advice to the line organization and other members of Human Resources on day-to-day administration and interpretation of the CUPE Local 3338, TSSU and the Poly Party collective agreements and University policies relating to APSA and excluded employees. The role works closely with Labour Relations Advisors to support first-level negotiations or step-1 grievances, conducting investigations, developing reports and providing advice and responds to requests for advice or interpretations. The role supports bargaining processes by drafting bargaining proposals, overseeing the exchange of documents with the union and tracking the University's positions, and by managing the Public Sector Employer Council (PSEC) costing spreadsheets. The Specialist plays a key role in process improvement and special projects within the Labour Relations unit and provides guidance and direction to the Labour Relations Assistant as required.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or Human Resources Management, or other relevant discipline and three years of related experience in labour relations, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Excellent knowledge of labour and employment legislation and government policies (Employment Standards, Labour Relations Code, Employment Equity and Human Rights).

Excellent knowledge of software applications including Human Resources Information Systems (e.g., PeopleSoft).

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Excellent communication skills (oral, written, and presentation).

Strong ability to interpret and apply collective agreements and associated policies and procedures.

What We Offer

At SFU, our goal is to ensure our people are valued and supported by promoting a healthy work-life balance, professional growth and development, as well as a safe and respectful workplace. We offer continuing employees who belong in the Administrative Professional Excluded Staff group (APEX) :

4 weeks’ vacation (prorated for the first year)

Hybrid-work program for eligible positions

Employer paid defined benefit pension plan

On-campus tuition waiver for employees and their immediate family members

Off-campus tuition reimbursements and professional development funds

And more!

Prorated for part-time employees

Additional Information

The pay range is the span between the minimum and maximum base salary for the position. The midpoint of the range is approximately halfway between the minimum and the maximum and represents an employee that possesses full job knowledge, qualifications and experience for the position. In the normal course, employees will be hired, transferred or promoted between the minimum and midpoint of the pay range.