Director, Employee And Labour Relations

Job Description

Reporting to the Senior Director, Labour and Employee Relations, the incumbent acts as a key member of the LR team and the HR leadership team. Under the direction of the Senior Director, Labour Relations this position is responsible for the strategic and tactical execution of the annual Employee and Labour Relations strategy and operational plan.

This position will be located at our Head Office in Markham, Ontario and will have flexibility for both remote and in-office work based on our hybrid work model

Primary Responsibilities-

Lead the Employee and Labour Relations functions which includes:

• Participate in the development of the Extendicare enterprise wide LR/ER strategic and tactical plan, as well as contributing, along with all members of the HR leadership team, the formulation of HR’s operational and strategic goals and objectives.
• Operationalize the LR strategic plan
• Act as Extendicare's spokesperson in the negotiation of Collective Agreements; negotiate and draft settlement agreements, implement, interpret and administer Collective Agreements.
• Ensure Execution of LR/ER COE, including training, coaching, development and partner with Human Resources Business Partners
• Create a more team based and integrated approach to Labour and Employee Relations
• Work with appropriate stakeholders with respect to grievance, complaints and conflict resolutions and represent Extendicare at arbitration/board hearings when necessary
• Advise and assist managers at all levels to advance and meet Extendicare's goals of establishing practices and policies for consistent and sound employee relations.
• Provide guidance and advice on issues respecting human resources and employee relations management, collective agreements (negotiation, information, interpretation, application), performance matters, workplace investigations, grievances, complaints and arbitration issues, organizational change, labour relations-related legislation and regulations, etc.
• Oversee, manage, lead, coach, guide and mentor LR/ER staff.
• Responsible for creating, implementing and continually managing LR/ER/HR KPI’s
• Ensure appropriate development of HR/LR and Line management employee and labour relations skills through the planning, development and implementation of training seminars and information sessions
• All other duties and tasks as assigned from time-to-time.

Skills and Requirements:

• Minimum 5+ years of Labour Relations experience in a unionized environment, with an emphasis on significant multi-site collective agreement locations.
• Demonstrated knowledge/experience of leading collective agreement negotiations.
• Demonstrated ability to provide advice and counsel to business while using ability to influence.
• Broad knowledge of employment legislation: Labour Relations Act, Occupational Health & Safety Act, Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, Human Rights Code, Employment Standards Act, etc.
• University Degree or completion of a College Diploma Program in Human Resources or related discipline. Human Resources Leader (CHRL) desirable.
• Strong business acumen and labour analytics experience required.
• Some intermittent provincial travel may be required.

What Extendicare has to offer-

At Extendicare, we believe that working as a team creates an environment that allows us to reach our potential. We value each team member, encourage equal opportunity for growth and recognize achievement. As a valued member of our team, you can expect:

• Continuous mentorship, support for life-long learning and growth opportunities
• Opportunities for advancement and career growth within the organization
• A rewarding and meaningful work experience where you can enrich your life and the lives of others through your work.
• Employee Family Assistance Program.
• A robust benefits package.

Extendicare is a leading provider of care and services for seniors throughout Canada. Through our network of over 115 operated senior care and living centres, as well as our home health care operations, we are committed to delivering care throughout the health care continuum to meet the needs of a growing seniors’ population in Canada. Our qualified and highly trained workforce of 23,700 individuals are united by a dedication to quality care and by our vision of being the best provider of senior care and services in Canada

In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and Extendicare's Policies on Accommodation, a request for accommodation will be accepted as part of Extendicare’s hiring process.

Extendicare recognizes the importance of immunization to protect our residents, patients, team members and visitors from COVID-19. As such, subject to medical exemptions, a condition of employment with Extendicare is requiring that all new hires have received all required doses of a COVID-19 vaccine approved by Health Canada.

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