Specialist, Respectful Workplace (232148)

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.

Island Healths values provide the foundation for creating a respectful workplace culture. Respect is identified as oneof our values and reflects a shared core belief in valuing each individual and bringing trust to every relationship.

Everyone has the right to work in an environment that is free from disrespectful behaviour bullying and harassment and forms of discrimination as legislated in Worksafe BC legislation BC Human Rights Code Occupational Health & Safety legislation and various collective agreements.

Reporting to the Manager Respectful Workplace Services the Specialist Respectful Workplace is responsible for assessment process determination investigations and/or implementing appropriate alternate dispute measures to support concerns to resolution. Performing all tasks from report to resolution while demonstrating a high level of judgement in evaluating and mitigating legal and reputational risk to the organization the Specialist ensures a consistent fair and unbiased approach when dealing with reports of workplace incivility bullying and harassment discrimination and discriminatory harassment that fall under the Respectful Workplace Policy. This work takes a people-centred and trauma-informed approach in addition to a strategic focus to identify systemic factors that may be contributing to or perpetuating workplace conflict and require implementation of a broader response.

Travel may be a requirement of this position. Transportation arrangements must meet the operational requirements ofIsland Health in accordance with the service assignment and may require the use of apersonal vehicle.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education Training And Experience

Degree in a relevant discipline such as Human Resources Organizational Development Business Administration orother relevant social science discipline supplemented with 5-7 years of recent related experience in workplaceinvestigation and alternative dispute resolution mechanisms preferably in a health care or other complex unionizedsetting completion of an accredited Mediation Skills Conflict Coaching and/or Workplace Conflict course(s) as well asrelevant certifications would be considered; or an equivalent combination of education training and experience.

Valid BC Drivers license.

Skills And Abilities

• Demonstrated ability in investigative procedures interviewing report writing and applying sound judgment bestpractices policy and legislation to make informed decisions related to racism discrimination and other complaintsthat fall under the BC Human Rights Code and relevant OHS legislation.
• Experience in the application of trauma-informed approaches and inclusive culturally safe of the issues faced by people from equity-seeking groups ensuring a fair process for all complainantsand respondents.
• Self awareness of internal bias and a culturally- sensitive trauma- informed approach to client services.
• Comprehensive knowledge of human resource and labour relations practices as they relate to respectful workplacehuman rights legislation bullying and harassment legislation and dispute resolution practices.
• Ability to function effectively and independently in a highly dynamic environment including working under pressureresponding to changing priorities and managing emotionally charged situations.
• Demonstrated ability to provide supportive leadership to diverse groups and interact comfortably with a variety ofdisciplines at all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels of theorganization and in a complex multi-union environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and in collaboration with others.
• Demonstrated strong and respectful communication skills both verbal and written.
• Ability to identify opportunities to coach and educate managers and employees on respectful workplace conceptsbehavioural expectations and impact to staff & culture.
• Excellent conflict resolution facilitation and/or mediation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead groups in learning public speaking.
• Practices the recognition inclusion and support of all types and aspects of diversity at all stages of engagement withan understanding of the issues faced by people from equity-seeking groups.
• Proficient using a variety of databases including Human Capital Management System(s) MS Office Word and Excel Microsoft Teams and in-house databases.
• Extensive knowledge of collective agreements and applicable legislation.
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate workshops and meetings with multi-level and interdisciplinary staff to achieveeffective outcomes.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

Requirements

Required Experience:

IC

Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1