Full-time Manager, Employee and Labour Relations
Apply NowCompany: Algonquin College of Applied Arts and Technology
Location: Ottawa, ON K1A 0A5
Description:
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Department:
Employee and Labour Relations
Position Type:
Full-Time Administrative
Salary Range:
$102,287.00-$136,382.00-Annual
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
36.25
Anticipated Start Date:
May 05, 2025
Length of Contract:
N/A
Posting Information
This job posting is now accepting applications from all qualified individuals.
Posting Closing Date:
April 5, 2025
Please note: jobs are posted until 11:59 pm on the job closing date.
Job Description:
Reporting to the Director of Employee and Labour Relations, the Manager, Employee and Labour Relations provides leadership and direction to the labour and employee relations team. As a resource to all levels of management, the Manager will ensure that appropriate action is taken with respect to a wide variety of issues that support the College's strategic plan, including but not limited to: collective agreement and labour law interpretation, progressive discipline and termination, human rights complaints, workplace harassment investigations, mediation of workplace conflict, employee conduct issues, and management advisory issues in general.
The Manager will foster constructive and cooperative working relationships with the Faculty and Support Staff unions and other internal and external stakeholders in order to ensure a fair and equitable approach to employee and labour relations.
The Manager will act as a key advisor providing labour and employee relations guidance to various cross College committees. In addition, the role will support the College's transformation toward data analytics, digitization, and AI in labour and employee relations practices, enhancing decision-making and operational efficiency. The Manager represents the College at rights arbitration proceedings and other employment related hearings.
The Manager provides coaching and formal training to all levels of management to improve their knowledge of employee and labour relations.
The Manager is a member of the Human Resources Management team and provides support and guidance on strategic initiatives undertaken by the department, ensuring a proactive and forward-thinking approach to labour and employee relations.
Required Qualifications:
* This position is paid at Payband 12
* Vacancy is for P02025
This position is eligible for hybrid work in conjunction with the College's Flexible Work Arrangement Policyhttps://www.algonquincollege.com/policies/hr26/ (subject to change).
Algonquin College values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We offer an inclusive work environment and encourage applications from all qualified individuals. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process please contact the Human Resources department at humanresources@algonquincollege.com. While we thank all those who apply, only those to be interviewed will be contacted.
Department:
Employee and Labour Relations
Position Type:
Full-Time Administrative
Salary Range:
$102,287.00-$136,382.00-Annual
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
36.25
Anticipated Start Date:
May 05, 2025
Length of Contract:
N/A
Posting Information
This job posting is now accepting applications from all qualified individuals.
Posting Closing Date:
April 5, 2025
Please note: jobs are posted until 11:59 pm on the job closing date.
Job Description:
Reporting to the Director of Employee and Labour Relations, the Manager, Employee and Labour Relations provides leadership and direction to the labour and employee relations team. As a resource to all levels of management, the Manager will ensure that appropriate action is taken with respect to a wide variety of issues that support the College's strategic plan, including but not limited to: collective agreement and labour law interpretation, progressive discipline and termination, human rights complaints, workplace harassment investigations, mediation of workplace conflict, employee conduct issues, and management advisory issues in general.
The Manager will foster constructive and cooperative working relationships with the Faculty and Support Staff unions and other internal and external stakeholders in order to ensure a fair and equitable approach to employee and labour relations.
The Manager will act as a key advisor providing labour and employee relations guidance to various cross College committees. In addition, the role will support the College's transformation toward data analytics, digitization, and AI in labour and employee relations practices, enhancing decision-making and operational efficiency. The Manager represents the College at rights arbitration proceedings and other employment related hearings.
The Manager provides coaching and formal training to all levels of management to improve their knowledge of employee and labour relations.
The Manager is a member of the Human Resources Management team and provides support and guidance on strategic initiatives undertaken by the department, ensuring a proactive and forward-thinking approach to labour and employee relations.
Required Qualifications:
- Minimum four (4) year degree Human Resources Management, Industrial Relations, Psychology, Social Science, or equivalent.
- Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP designation) is required. Certified Human Resources Leader (CHRL designation) an asset.
- Advanced Alternative Dispute Resolution Training would be considered an asset.
- Formal Investigator Training would be considered an asset.
- Minimum nine (9) years' experience in a unionized work environment, providing labour relations counsel, coaching and guidance to all levels of management with preference given to those with managerial experience.
Demonstrated experience in dealing as an advocate in grievance/arbitrations and managing the grievance/arbitration process.
The incumbent must possess empathy, tact, diplomacy, and respect confidentiality.
Experience in an educational workplace or legal setting would be an asset. - Knowledge of HR management practices, procedures, and principles to provide complex conceptual and interpretive advice.
- Exceptional negotiation, human resource management and conflict resolution skills
- Firm knowledge of Labour Relations protocols
- Ability to work effectively in a complex multi-union, collegial environment.
- The incumbent must have knowledge of:
Collective agreements and collective bargaining processes
Terms and conditions of employment for non-unionized staff
The Labour Relations dispute resolution systems and processes, including rights arbitration.
Provincial legislation related to employment and labour law, specifically:
The Employment Standards Act
The Ontario Human Rights Code
The Ontario Labour Relations Act
The Ontario Occupational Health & Safety Act
The Colleges Collective Bargaining Act - Application of common law principles and contract law in the employment context
- Case management principles
- Conflict resolution principles
- Mediation principles
- Arbitration Decisions/Grievance and Arbitration Processes
- Investigation training
- Must possess sound decision making, planning and management skills.
- Conflict resolution and mediation skills
- Ability to work in stressful situations.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Respect for a strict code of confidentiality and ethics.
* This position is paid at Payband 12
* Vacancy is for P02025
This position is eligible for hybrid work in conjunction with the College's Flexible Work Arrangement Policyhttps://www.algonquincollege.com/policies/hr26/ (subject to change).
Algonquin College values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We offer an inclusive work environment and encourage applications from all qualified individuals. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process please contact the Human Resources department at humanresources@algonquincollege.com. While we thank all those who apply, only those to be interviewed will be contacted.