Senior Advisor, Labour Relations

JOB TITLE: SENIOR ADVISOR, LABOUR RELATIONS

DEPARTMENT:  Corporate Support Services

POSTING NUMBER:  1

NUMBER OF POSITIONS:  105943

JOB STATUS & DURATION:  Full Time Permanent

HOURS OF WORK:  35 hour workweek

LOCATION:  Hybrid Model*– when working onsite, you will report to the location of City Hall

SALARY GRADE:  7

HIRING SALARY RANGE:  $109,299.00 - $122,962.00per annum

MAXIMUM OF SALARY RANGE:  $136,634.00per annum

JOB TYPE:  Management and Administration

POSTING DATE:  February 29, 2024

CLOSING DATE March 13, 2024

AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY:

Reporting to the Sr Manager, Employee & Labour Relations, this position offers specialized Labour Relations consulting services to management of operating departments and Human Resources staff, as well as providing hands-on mediation and negotiation support, to ensure effective Labour Relations at the City of Brampton.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

1. Consulting. Provide specialized Labour Relations consulting services to client groups (business leaders, managers) and to HR Advisors. Recommend and negotiate settlement initiatives in consultation with management staff in operating departments. Prepare draft language for management proposals and technical reports and participate in collective bargaining. Work with operating departments to oversee development of contingency plans. Conduct post-mortem analysis and make recommendations to adjust corporate business practices where appropriate.
2. Labour Relations. Coordinate and conduct internal/external mediation. Direct communication and implementation of grievance/arbitration outcomes. Participate in contract negotiations with CUPE, ATU and the BPFFA, providing backup for the Chief Spokesperson as required. Provide backup to the Chief Administration’s Officer’s designate in grievance, mediation and arbitration proceedings as required. Oversee corporate cases at legislative tribunals, advises internal/external counsel in case preparation, presentation, settlement and/or resolution.
3. Research and Documentation. Research and prepare background materials and related documentation for grievances, arbitrations and appearances before tribunals. Coordinate and develop corporate forecasting and bargaining strategy, using survey, external economic and comparator data as appropriate.
4. Interpretation and advice. Advise management staff on the interpretation and administration of employment-related legislation, collective agreements, policies, and procedures, past practice, discipline & termination affecting unionized employees. Provide ongoing collective agreement interpretation/administration and develop letters of understanding. Coordinate and conduct training and implementation of new collective agreements and subjects relating to Labour Relations.
5. Facilitates Corporate Labour Management Committees as required. Chairs sub-committees as appropriate.
6. Complexity and Problem-Solving. Deal with complex, interpersonal situations, diagnosing the true nature of issues and challenges, and using a standard process to maintain professionalism and personal ethics.  Ensure that Labour Relations processes are followed consistently, with integrity and fairly by others.   

SELECTION CRITERIA:

EDUCATION:

• University degree or diploma in Industrial/Labour Relations or related equivalent degree

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

• 5 - 7 years’ experience with Labour Relations specialization

• OR Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

OTHER SKILLS AND ASSETS:

• Public sector experience preferred.
• ADR training and experience an asset
• Demonstrated ability to exercise significant discretion and sensitivity; and to provide consultative services to diverse customers.
• Organizational skills with attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including public relations skills.
• Computer proficiency in MS Office (Word and Excel) and knowledge of HRMIS (PeopleSoft preferred).
• Must be able to communicate well with a diverse range of people, including union representatives and management.
• Must be able to work irregular hours, including evenings and weekends, during labour negotiations or when deemed necessary to meet deadlines and deal with crisis.

A Qualified List will be established to fill permanent and temporary vacancies for the same or similar positions. The Qualified List will be established for a 6-month period

**Various tests and/or exams may be administered as part of the selection criteria.

Interview: Our recruitment process may be completed with video conference technology.

As part of the corporation’s Modernizing Job Evaluation project, this position will undergo an evaluation which may result in a change to the rate of compensation.  Any changes affecting this position will be communicated as information becomes available. *Our Hybrid Model is subject to change. 

If this opportunity matches your interest and experience, please apply online by clicking the button above quoting reference #105943by March 13,, 2024 and complete the attached questionnaire. We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The successful candidate(s) will be required, as a condition of employment, to execute a written employment agreement. A criminal record search will be required of the successful candidate to verify the absence of a criminal record for which a pardon has not been granted.

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