Who We Are:
At BCIT, putting people at the core of everything we do is paramount. This idea is the foundation of BCIT’s People Vision, which describes the Institute’s goals and priorities in respect to our people. In a complex and uncertain world, it’s vital our people feel valued, supported and connected. BCIT champions a culture of innovation and global progress through people’s imagination and creativity. With a competitive compensation package, great work-life balance, and career advancement opportunities, see why we’ve earned the title of one of BC’s Top Employers for over ten years running.
Position Summary:
BCIT’s Human Resources department is seeking a temporary, full-time (1.0 FTE) Labour Relations Consultant. This position participates in the development and implementation of labour relations strategies, practices, standards and initiatives aimed at promoting a positive labour environment. Develops and maintains relationships with unions, develops bargaining strategies and proposals, facilitates conflict resolution processes and legal proceedings, administers collective agreements, and provides consultation on sensitive labour relations matters. Advises on and carries out labour relations practice in compliance with policy, collective agreements, legislation and jurisprudence.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Supports the Manager, Labour Relations in development and implementation of effective labour relations strategies, practices, standards, and initiatives that promote a positive labour environment.
- Works collaboratively with colleagues, the other senior HR practitioners and leaders to support a strategic, integrated, and broad approach to all program planning, development and delivery. Engages in a collaborative and supportive team approach with all other HR functions.
- Participates in the development of an effective labour environment to establish and foster productive, collaborative relationships between management, employees, unions, and other stakeholders. Represents the Institute’s legal and business interests while liaising with union representatives.
- Provides consultation on complex labour relations matters including disciplinary action, and advises on resolution of sensitive issues involving legal interpretations and preparation of legal opinions. Keeps Manager, Labour Relations informed of strategies and approaches being taken.
- Develops bargaining strategies, participates on the Institute’s bargaining committees and facilitates bargaining processes. Contributes to development of the Institute’s bargaining proposals and assessment of union proposals.
- Facilitates and advises on conflict resolution processes and legal proceedings, including those related to grievances, disputes, job action, mediation, arbitrations, and investigations, as well as board, tribunal, and provincial court matters. Negotiates resolutions and settlements, and prepares formal documentation. Faciliates implementation of legal decisions.
- Administers collective agreements, ensuring appropriate and consistent interpretation and application of all provisions as well as related legislation and jurisprudence pertaining to a diverse range of complex labour matters.
- Carries out legal and other labour relations research, and advises on appropriate application to day-to-day labour relations activities, bargaining and initiatives. Includes liaison with government and other employers and industry representatives, and participating on external committees.
- Drafts labour relations policies and processes, and takes action to identify and mitigate risks and leverage opportunities as they emerge. Advises on and carries out all labour relations practice in compliance with policy, collective agreements, legislation and jurisprudence.
- Provides technical guidance to other labour relations staff in development roles.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in labour law
- Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR) designation preferred
- Minimum 5 to 7 years’ experience in human resources, with strong emphasis on labour relations in a large, complex, multi-union environment
- An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
- Advanced knowledge of the concepts, theories, practices and techniques of labour relations, with emphasis on conflict resolution and related legal proceedings, collective bargaining, and collective agreement interpretation
- Advanced knowledge of the relevant employment, labour, and human rights legislation and related statutes and jurisprudence.
- Advanced relationship management skills with ability to develop productive, collaborative relationships between management, employees, unions, and other internal/external stakeholders
- Advanced communication, interpersonal, negotiation, investigation, and conflict resolution skills
- Advanced analytical skills and ability to apply sound judgment in problem solving, evaluating courses of action, and recommending action on complex labour relations matters
Benefits – Why you’d love working with us
- Competitive pay
- Minimum of twenty-five days of vacation
- Competitive employer-paid extended health and dental plan including access to a Health Care Spending Account of up to $500 if eligible!
- Defined benefit pension plan with employer contributions
- Flexible hybrid work arrangements available
- Professional Development funds and resources
- Access to most BCIT Flexible Learning courses free of charge
- Wellness and Employee Assistance programs
- Complimentary membership with free access to the Fitness Centre, Gymnasium, and more
- For more information on our generous benefits, click here!
BCIT is committed to the principles of equity, diversity & inclusion and to promoting opportunities in hiring for systemically oppressed groups who have been excluded from full participation at BCIT and the larger community. This includes Indigenous Peoples, women, racialized persons, persons with disabilities and those who identify as 2S/LGBTQIA+. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.
Persons with disabilities who require accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact RecruitmentAssistant@bcit.ca. Please note that all applications must be submitted via the careers page portal. Email applications will not be accepted.
The British Columbia Institute of Technology acknowledges that our campuses are located on the unceded traditional territories of the Coast Salish Nations of xwməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səl̓ilwətaɁɬ (Tsleil-Waututh).
Salary Range: $105,653 - $145,272 with a control point of $132,066 per annum.
Additional Salary Information: The Compensation Range is the span between the minimum and the maximum base salary for a position. The control point of the range represents an employee that possesses full job knowledge, qualifications, and experience for the position. In the normal course, employees will be hired, transferred, or promoted between the minimum and the control point of the salary range for a job, taking internal equity into account. Salaries above the control point may be considered for extenuating circumstances and must be approved by an external governing body.
