Labour Relations Consultant - Jobs in Edmonton, AB

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Labour Relations ConsultantJob Number: 45539If you are a highly motivated team player with a keen interest in labour relations, consider joining the Employee Relations Branch. Working in a dynamic environment, with experienced labour relations practitioners you will deal with a variety of issues on a team responsible for administering 6 Collective Agreements and interacting with 8 different Unions and Associations. The Branch values open communication, collaboration, teamwork and service excellence.With a focus on the City of Edmonton’s Cultural Commitments of Safe, Helpful, Accountable, Integrated and Excellent, your responsibilities may include:

• Providing managers with interpretations of employment contracts, collective agreements, policies and procedures and federal and provincial legislation. Provide advice, assistance and make recommendations when dealing with conflict resolution, discipline and grievances
• Facilitating the Dispute Resolution processes to resolve workplace disputes (e.g. grievances) and interpersonal conflicts within the Working Relationship Agreement framework
• Conducting workplace misconduct investigations and providing recommendations on appropriate action
• Liaising with Disability Management Consultants and operational leaders in supporting efforts with employee accommodations and/or absences under the Citys Attendance Management, Duty to Accommodate Programs and Drug and Alcohol Directives
• Providing input and support to the collective bargaining process, where required
• Participating in completing special projects
• Completing other related duties as required

Qualifications:

• Education or applied knowledge in labour relations, human resources, business administration, diversity equity and inclusion
• Progressively responsible experience in diversified and progressive HR professional experience, including significant experience directly related to labour relations
• Experience in representing the Employer in discipline meetings and grievance proceedings is required
• Experience in interpreting and administering collective agreements
• Demonstrated ability of establishing strong collaborative working relationships with clients, co-workers and unions
• Demonstrated ability of applying an interest-based problem solving approach to dispute resolution, preferably in a multi-site unionised environment
• Demonstrated ability to effectively deal with conflict. Strong interpersonal and communication (written and oral) skills are essential
• Computer proficiency and experience in Google applications and Human Resources Information Systems such as PeopleSoft and Enterprise Commons are essential
• Demonstrate alignment with the Cultural Commitments of Safe, Helpful, Accountable, Integrated and Excellent, fostering an environment for others to do the same. For more information on the City’s Cultural Commitments, please visit edmonton.ca/our-culture
• Demonstrate the foundational competencies, key behaviours and attributes of the City’s six leadership competencies: Courage, Inclusivity, Values-Based Influencer, Collaborative Networker, Systems Thinker and Creative Innovator. For more information on the City’s leadership competencies, please visit edmonton.ca/our-culture

The City of Edmonton is committed to inclusive, respectful and equitable workplaces that represent the communities we serve. We continuously improve our systems, policies and practices to remove barriers and ensure our employees, in all their diversity, can succeed. We value applicants with a diverse range of skills, experiences and competencies, and encourage you to apply. To learn more, see the Art of Inclusion: Our Diversity and Inclusion Framework here: https://bit.ly/3hd2d95The City of Edmonton strives to provide reasonable access and accommodations throughout the application and selection process. If you would like to request an accommodation at any stage of the process, please contact Employment@edmonton.ca.COVID-19 Notice: The City of Edmonton has implemented a COVID-19 Vaccination Policy. Employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and provide proof of vaccination. Employees who cannot be fully vaccinated on the basis of a protected legal ground (e.g. medical, religious) may request an exemption. Please note that this policy applies to all employees, including new hires, and volunteers. If your application is successful, you will be asked to provide proof of vaccination or request an exemption.For more information, please refer to our COVID-19 Vaccination Policy (bit.ly/3lKwb6j) and COVID-19 Vaccination Procedure (bit.ly/39BICMt).Up to 1 permanent full-time positionHours of Work: 36.9 hours per week, Monday to FridaySalary: $74,427.60 - $106,325.14 (Annually)Talent Acquisition Consultant: IS/MZClassification Title: PT2 - Human ResourcesPosting Date: Dec 28, 2022Closing Date: Jan 25, 2023 11:59:00 PM (MST)Number of Openings (up to): 1 - Permanent Full-timeUnion : ManagementDepartment: Employee ServicesWork Location(s): Century Place, 9th Floor, 9803 - 102A Avenue Edmonton T5J 3A3Quick Apply

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