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One (1) Permanent position and one (1) Acting position (up to and including August 31, 2022)
If you’re an experienced, collaborative Employee and Labour Relations professional with the expertise to promote HR best practices and efficiencies for continuous improvement in customer service, this is a great time to join the Peel District School Board (PDSB).
Reporting to the Senior Partner, Employee and Labour Relations, Service Delivery, you will be responsible for an assigned group of unions, federations and associations, and be an employee, management and union engagement champion for Human Resources, Partnerships and Equity, in alignment with the HR Service Delivery strategies, Ministry directives and the Board’s strategic goals.
Superintendents, Principals, Managers and employees will look to you as a resource, for support and guidance on employee and labour relations matters, collective agreements and Board Policies and Procedures, and in building and maintaining effective partnerships with unions, associations and federations. As an Employee and Labour Relations Partner – Service Delivery, you will manage the grievance process, from research and preparation, to drafting responses and providing expertise in the arbitration process, as well as manage the collective agreement negotiations process. This will include researching, drafting and presenting key issues to facilitate the bargaining process, implementing and communicating resulting changes to policies and/or procedures, providing advice, direction, support, and coaching on all labour relations matters, and establishing and maintaining excellent working relationships with union leaders.
Committed to keeping current with labour relations trends and issues in the education sector, you will support the application and interpretation of collective agreements, policies, and practices, ensure accurate processing of employee changes and transfers, in compliance with collective agreements and Board Policies and Procedures, and handle wage and salary administration. This multi-faceted role will also involve administering policies and procedures related to resignations, retirements, leaves and secondments, as well as preparing and presenting relevant workshops and presentations.
Working collaboratively within a team, you will supervise and direct the activities of your assigned team to build capacity and promote a positive, productive work environment, and develop and implement quality and service initiatives. You will also support a variety of HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives focused on change management and service delivery excellence, and on the employee experience and engagement, and prepare accurate reports, using data and metrics to inform decisions.
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
With a post-secondary degree in human resources, industrial relations, or labour relations, or equivalent related education and directly related experience, and a minimum of three (3) to five (5) years of experience in progressively responsible positions in labour/employee relations in a multi-union and public sector environment, you are well prepared to take on the duties of Employee and Labour Relations Partner – Service Delivery. The following experience, knowledge and skill set will also drive your success in this key role:
- Demonstrated commitment to equity, inclusion, anti-racism, and anti-oppression, and to working in a diverse school community and/or work environment.
- Demonstrated experience supervising a team.
- Comprehensive knowledge and experience in employee and labour relations and human resources practices, policy/processes, negotiations, grievances, arbitration and investigation processes, and in-depth understanding of collective agreements.
- Thorough understanding of the Labour Relations Act, Employment Standards Act, School Boards Collective Bargaining Act, Education Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, and Ontario Human Rights Code, and ability to maintain current knowledge on labour relations trends and issues in the education sector.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with all levels of management, unions, federations, and associations, to establish and maintain relationships and provide expertise.
- Ability to exercise considerable independent judgment, tact and sensitivity with confidentiality and discretion in dealing with internal and external clients.
- Demonstrated leadership and success with negotiations, conflict resolution, mediation and problem-solving.
- Excellent research, documentation, presentation, and communication skills, both written and verbal, with attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to use judgment and work independently in a fast-paced environment to meet timelines.
- Demonstrated initiative, problem-solving and decision-making skills and the ability to foster change.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, changing environment.
- Demonstrated experience using key performance metrics for reporting and statistical analysis.
- Proficiency with Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), HRIS, SharePoint, Absence Management and Dispatch System, reporting tools, and Visio workflow design.
ASSET:
· Professional designation such as Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) or equivalent.
Salary range: $83,359 – $104,197 per annum (under review)
To apply for the position of Employee and Labour Relations Partner – Service Delivery, please complete an online application through Apply To Education. Your completed application package on Apply to Education must include your cover letter, resume and supporting educational credentials. Applications must be received no later than 4:30 p.m., on Thursday, May 19, 2022.
The Peel District School Board (PDSB) is a racially, culturally and linguistically diverse board that serves 155,000+ students and approximately 17,000 employees. In PDSB, 87% of students are racialized, non-white, representing 162 different ethnic backgrounds. Students in Peel have 121 different first languages. Student diversity also exists in terms of gender and gender expression, sexuality and in terms of ability and faith. A responsive and empathetic understanding of the lived experiences of the students and communities we serve is vital to those who will take on leadership roles within the PDSB. The workforce consists of teachers, office staff, custodial staff, education assistants and professional staff. The workforce is largely unionized through PDSB’s numerous affiliated bargaining agents.
Commitment to Equity, Anti-Oppression and Anti-Racism
The Peel District School Board is committed to equity in employment. We are committed to equitable hiring practices that allow us to hire qualified staff who reflect the full diversity of the Region of Peel. We will provide reasonable accommodation (e.g., an accessible location, rescheduling of interviews that fall on Days of Significance, etc.) based on any of the human rights protected grounds, during the hiring process if advised in advance.
We are also committed to inclusion, anti-oppression and anti-racist practices while also supporting the continuous growth and development of an equitable and empowered education system at the PDSB.
Criminal Background Check
Successful candidates must provide a satisfactory Criminal Background Check prior to commencing employment. Please review the requirements for the Criminal Background Check.
Recruitment Process
We appreciate the interest of all applicants, but will only be contacting candidates whose skills, experience and qualifications best meet the requirements of the position. When contacted, candidates will be provided with an overview of the various elements of the selection process; such as, test and skill demonstrations. All communication to applicants regarding this job posting, including an invitation to complete skills assessments and/or a job interview if applicable, will be made through email. Candidates are encouraged to regularly check their email as listed on their applytoeducation.com account.
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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 3 months
Salary: $83,359.00-$104,197.00 per year
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