Human Resources Coordinator, Employee Relations - Jobs in Vancouver, BC

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Job Summary:Come work as a Human Resources Coordinator, Employee Relations with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!Reporting to the Employee Relations Manager, the Human Resources Coordinator is responsible for assisting the Human Resource Advisors with the provision of advice and counsel to managers and directors on contract administration, labour relations, and workforce transition matters. Participates in local union negotiations and grievance resolution discussions and processes, including researching and preparing related correspondence and initiating/responding to related communication with union representatives; assists Advisors, HEABC and/or counsel with the preparation and presentation of third party hearings and educational in-services; takes on a variety of labour relations projects as assigned.As a Human Resources Coordinator, Employee Relations with Vancouver Coastal Health you will:

• Under the direction of the assigned HR Advisors, provides advice and guidance to managers and directors in resolving labour relations grievances and general human resources matters, prepares related correspondence and assists in problem-solving with matters such as: Employee performance, Discipline, Respectful Workplace and employee conflict, Human rights matters, Absenteeism, Staff interaction, Job selection/transfer, Layoff/displacement/bumping, Occupational health and safety, Essential services and strike planning, Scheduling
• Provides advice and assistance to managers and employees with contract administration such as researching and providing contract interpretation to managers and employees and assisting managers with grievance handling including: Direction on fact gathering, Drafting responses to grievances, Researching arbitral jurisprudence, Strategizing employer position, Preparing managers for Step 1 meetings, Corresponding with union business agent, local stewards, Employer bargaining agent and legal counsel, Preparing and presenting cases for third party hearing
• Provides interpretations and advice on legal statutes and organization policy.
• Promotes positive union/management relations through communication and meetings with managers, local stewards, and business agents.
• Participates in the preparation and presentation of education and in-services concerning labour relations and general human resources matters to managers and supervisors.
• Provides collective agreement interpretation and assistance to other Employee Engagement departments and support departments such as: Employee Health, People & Culture, Recruitment, Talent Acquisition, Compensation and Classification, Records and Benefits and Payroll
• Researches, compiles and completes reports on specific subjects such as labour relations trends, arbitral jurisprudence and organization human resource problems as required or assigned.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree from a Business Administration program offering a concentration in Industrial /Labour Relations
• Three years of demonstrated work experience in Human Resources, Labour Relations and/or research/analysis roles or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Closing Statement:As per the current Public Health Orders (Long Term Care/Seniors Assisted Living Provincial Health Officer Order and the Health Sector Order), as of October 26, 2021, all employees working for Vancouver Coastal Health must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19. Proof of vaccination status will be required.WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTHVCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and "going first" when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.

• Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
• Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
• Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers
• Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are essential to our goals of creating a great place to work and delivering exceptional care. We acknowledge and accommodate unique differences and ensure special measures are in place so that all prospective and current employees are given an opportunity to succeed.We are committed to building a representative workforce and encourage applications reflecting diversity of sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization or ancestry, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person.Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canadas Top 100 Employers in 2023.Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.***Employees of VCH must apply online via the Internal Career Portal on CareerHub, you are currently viewing the External Career Portal. Refer to the https://my.vch.ca/working-here/job-postings site for instructions on how to view internal job postings and how to apply as an employee. Current VCH employees who apply to this posting using this external site will be considered as an external candidate. Seniority will not apply.***Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.Quick Apply

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