Manager, Labour Relations

The Greater Victoria School District provides public educational services to over 20,000 students in the Greater Victoria area. To provide this service, the District has an operating budget of approximately $210 million and approximately 3,000 employees; which include teachers, administrators, support staff, psychologists, speech and language pathologists and exempt managerial staff.

Reporting to the Director, Human Resource Services, the Manager, Labour Relations is responsible for supporting the negotiation, administration and maintenance of collective agreements, dispute resolution, and investigations. The Manager develops strategies to maintain cooperative and effective labour/management relationships by advising the District Leadership team, School Administrators and managers on the administration of collective agreements in a fair and consistent manner.

As a key member of the Human Resources Team the successful applicant will develop Labour Relations strategies, protocol and processes affecting employees of the School District. They will instruct counsel for the School District at arbitrations and other hearings and will represent the District in informal processes.

The successful applicant will provide strategic grievance management. They will research and prepare the employer’s responses in conjunction with other Human Resource staff. They will partner with Administrators and Managers as they proceed through the steps of employee investigations and disciplinary procedures.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

University degree with a specialization in human resources or Labour Relations, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Postgraduate education in labour law is an asset.

7 years’ experience in Labour Relations in a complex unionized environment (preferably within the K-12 or public sector).

Proven track record in leading negotiations, preparing for and presenting at arbitrations and establishing effective relationships with unions and associations is an asset.

Thorough knowledge of current Human Resource Management practices and specifically those pertaining to Labour Relations.

Thorough knowledge of provincial and federal legislation governing employers’ Human Resource practices.

This is an exempt position with a salary range of $99,119 to $123,898 and a comprehensive employee benefits package. The starting salary within this range shall be based on experience and qualifications.

Please submit a cover letter and resume to:

Human Resource Services

Greater Victoria School District No. 61

By email: hrs@sd61.bc.ca

The competition will remain open until Tuesday April 9th, 2024 at 4pm.