Manager, Employee and Labour Relations - Jobs in Mississauga, ON

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Manager, Employee and Labour RelationsHuman Resources- Corporate ServicesAre you a leader who strives to mentor, develop and support a high performing team of human resources professionalsDo you collaboratively look for ways to create meaningful dialogue with others to achieve a common goalAre you an impactful communicator who actively listens to others, and can present succinct arguments using logic and conviction to seek resolutionAre you an effective decision-maker who can empower team members to ensure a high standard of professional serviceAre you client focused and thrive in a team where collaboration, relationship building and passion to excel are celebratedIf yes, this role may be for you!The Role …The Manager, Employee and Labour Relations will lead a team responsible for the development and implementation of a variety of employee and labour relations strategies to support the organization. You and your team will provide guidance and counsel on matters including labour relations, employee relations, performance management and other related human resources programs.What you will do …

• Provide leadership, coaching, motivation and development to a team of human resources professionals.
• Act as the Region of Peels spokesperson during collective bargaining negotiations.
• Develop and manage the bargaining strategies, conduct labour market research and gather requirements from business leaders to support negotiations and arbitrations.
• Be accountable for managing the administration of 14 collective agreements with over 2900 unionized employees.
• Partner with leaders from all regional departments on matters relative to employee and labour relations issues and strategies.
• Partner with Human Resources managers to ensure the delivery of seamless, cost effective, high quality and technically sound human resources services to all regional staff.
• Participate in the development and delivery of Human Resources Business Plan and other divisional initiatives.

What we require …

• Relevant university degree in human resources, industrial relations or business combined with a minimum of eight (8) years of human resources experience.
• Five (5) years demonstrated leadership experience with a proven ability to build, mentor, coach, engage, and motivate a team of Human Resources professionals.
• Expert knowledge of Human Resources practices, theories, trends and legislations with special emphasis on employee and labour relations.
• Expert knowledge of relevant employment legislation and the ability to interpret legislation and contract language.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to deal effectively with individuals, groups and external agencies.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with management, staff, clients and union representatives.
• Demonstrated success in building and maintaining strong teams and ensuring high standards of professional service is delivered.
• Proven success in building and maintaing strategic relationships.
• Proven communication skills, including decision facilitation, influence strategies and change management.
• Demonstrated report writing, analytical and project management skills to meet program objectives and work to tight deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to investigate, analyze, mediate and resolve complex sensitive and confidential issues.
• Proven problem solving and conflict resolution skills along with effective communication skills both written and verbal.

If this opportunity matches your qualifications and experience, please apply on-line.Location: 7120 Hurontario Street, Mississauga, ON along with the ability to work remotely, as we navigate the COVID-19 pandemic.We are committed to supporting community recovery from COVID-19. This plan will follow a phased approach that is guided by Public Health and Ontarios Framework for reopening. Get detailsHours: 35 hours per week; Monday-FridayInterview: Our recruitment process will be completed with video conference technology.As part of the Region’s ongoing commitment to health and safety, there are enhanced Covid-19 specific safety protocols and/or personal protective equipment requirements (e.g. masks, eye protection, etc.) in place to help protect health and safety. The additional requirements are determined based on the nature of the work being carried out.New employees who commence employment on or after October 1, 2021 are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Being fully vaccinated is determined as the status of having received the full series of approved vaccines (both doses of a two dose vaccine series, one dose of a single dose vaccine series) and any additional doses required and approved by Health Canada and having satisfied the full post vaccination period required to ensure vaccination efficacy. The Region of Peel reserves the right to request proof of vaccination at any time. Acceptable proof includes an Ontario Ministry of Health COVID-19 vaccine receipt which you can obtain through the Provincial portal https://covid19.ontariohealth.ca/, or other government-issued vaccine passport or certification.The requirement to be fully vaccinated is subject to the Ontario Human Rights Code. If you are not fully vaccinated, a documented medical reason provided by a physician or registered nurse and time period for the medical reason may be accepted.About Us:The Region of Peel serves more than 1.4 million residents and approximately 173,000 businesses in Brampton, Caledon and Mississauga. We deliver a wide range of resident focused services across the Region.Our 20-year vision for Peel is “Community for Life.” Our goal is to create a place where everyone enjoys a sense of belonging and has access to the services and opportunities needed to thrive in each stage of their lives. Our 2015-2035 Strategic Plan outlines the work were focused on to bring this vision to life.To learn more about the Region of Peel, explore peelregion.ca.Additional Information:At the Region of Peel, we respect diversity and treat one another in ways that are fair, courteous and compassionate, recognizing everyone’s contributions. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to establishing a qualified workforce that is reflective of the diverse population we serve. The Region of Peel is committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodation please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals; however, only those under consideration will be contacted.Please be advised, the Region of Peel uses email to communicate with their applicants for open job competitions. It is the applicant’s responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked daily and accepts emails from unknown users. As we send time sensitive correspondence via email (i.e. testing bookings, interview dates), it is imperative that applicants check their email regularly. If we do not hear back from applicants, we will assume that you are no longer interested in the position and your application will be removed from the competition.Quick Apply

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