Manager, People Relations

Located on the Trent-Severn Waterway in the heart of the Kawartha tourism region, Peterborough is a unique community known for its exceptional quality of life and beautiful setting. Peterborough has it all – a multitude of recreational opportunities, a diverse industrial, commercial and agricultural base, quality health care and excellent schools – including two outstanding post-secondary institutions. Peterborough is just one hour from the Greater Toronto area. 

Job Details 

Develop, coordinate and manage all labour relations processes for the City and provide sound guidance and advice to all levels of leadership on various labour relations matters. Provide coaching and counseling to Division Managers on effectively resolving complex labour relations matters; ensuring adherence to all relevant legislation, policies and procedures and Collective Agreements. Oversee organization-wide training and development, recruitment, performance management and succession planning. Contribute to the overall strategic planning of the Human Resource function and work to positively influence the culture of the organization, enrich the workplace experience and provide exceptional and consistent customer service to the organization. 

Qualifications 

This position requires an individual who has a University Honours Degree in Human Resource Management, Labour Relations or a related field with a minimum of 7 years related human resource management and labour relations experience, preferably in a multi-union public sector environment. A legal background with experience in labour and/or employment law would be an asset.  

Candidates must have:  

• Expertise in interpreting and administrating of collective agreement provisions; and working knowledge of relevant labour and employment legislation as well as demonstrated participation as a leader in the collective bargaining process.  
• Extensive labour relations experience dealing with conflict/dispute resolution and grievances, arbitration, human rights and third-party facilitation /mediation training is required. Ability to identify and resolve conflict and build strong interpersonal relationships and be capable of dealing effectively with staff.    
• Possess strong interpersonal, communication (written and oral), excellent analytical and problem-solving ability, negotiation, and mediation skills.    
• Demonstrated ability to confidently handle contentious matters with sensitivity, confidentiality, and professionalism at all times. Must possess some level of proficiency in financial matters, such as wage regression lines.    
• Candidates must be flexible in managing the demands of the workload and should be well organized and a self-starter with the ability to function in a computerized environment.   
• Strong influencing, coaching, mentoring, leadership, and facilitation skills. Has a creative/innovative focus on service delivery; a commitment to continuous improvement; a respect for the diversity of opinions, perspectives, and ideas; and be comfortable with changing priorities and demands.   
• Diversity and inclusion competence – understand and support the organization's diversity framework and direction and show respect for individuals and their differences. 

Salary 

$117,120.00-$128,021.00 (2023 rates) 

Application Information 

Qualified applicants are invited to submit 1 file containing a résumé and cover letter (ensure your name is in the title of the document), quoting file number 24-P-01 on the file as well as in the subject line, no later than 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 10, 2023.

The City of Peterborough is an organization that strives to embrace the spirit of inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to building an inclusive and barrier-free environment in which all individuals have access to the City's goods, services and facilities. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise Human Resources if you require an accommodation. 

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