Employee Relations Manager

Our client is in Whitehorse, Yukon Territories. They represent Yukon Educators to address their workplace issues and concerns. As the Employee Relations Manager you are there to hear the needs of the staff and provide advice and support in problem solving issues. We are looking for a person with a Human Resource, Labour Relations background to join their team.

The organization encourages work-life balance, values ethical and fair conduct, promotes transparency and accountability and strives to be diverse and inclusive in the workplace. They invest in developing staff. You will travel out of the territory for work conferences and training. Looking for serious candidates who are committed to staying and growing within the organization.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for member intake and providing advice regarding workplace conditions, benefits and professional issues, including thorough grievance and adjudications.
• You will attend collective bargaining and support various committees and stakeholders.
• You have a demonstrated understanding of public education policy, issues, best labour practices and the legal and quasi-legal aspects of employment relations.
• You will be expected to travel to work conferences and training as provided out of territory.
• Handling complaints and discipline of members
• Support members through grievance process.
• Problem solving and working amid conflict.
• Investigative work

Qualifications:

• Post-secondary education in HR, LR or equivalent education/experience
• 5+ years’ experience as an advocate, HR/LR specialist or advisor
• Currently eligible and entitled to work in Canada.
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license
• The ability to work autonomously and be self-directed.
• A mindset toward client service, while being flexible and adaptable
• Capacity to develop working relationships while managing workflow and deadlines is critical.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $110,000.00-$115,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• On-site parking
• Vision care

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

• Please include your email address and cellphone number so that our recruiters can contact you should we like to proceed further with your application.
• Degree in Human Resources and or Labour Relations?
• Do you have experience in Labour Relations
• Are you eligible to work in Canada?