Labour Relations Officer

Job Description

Core Functions

The Labour Relations Officer participates in the Eeyou Enou Police Force (EEPF) union-management relations and provides administrative support on labour relations matters. The incumbent contributes in maintaining a harmonious working environment between the employees, the managers and the Union representatives.

Labour Relations Responsibilities

• Assist in addressing labour relations issues through facilitation, collaboration and effective problem-solving methods and bring forward actionable issues as appropriate
• Consult with managers, employees, and HR colleagues, providing guidance and interpretation on human resources policies and procedures, collective agreement and employment law in a manner that is progressive, compliant and contributes to equitable practices throughout the organization
• Coordinate grievance processes including research and documentation necessary to the employer’s position in grievance responses, mediation and arbitration. Ensure outcomes are implemented in an accurate and timely manner
• Participate in the development and implementation of labour-related policies.
• Support the grievance handling process including investigations, ensuring compliance with the collective agreement timelines
• Provide administrative support during the collective bargaining negotiations
• Provide research and contractual services to the department in the development of strategies for bargaining and grievance response

Interaction/Communication Responsibilities

• Maintain effective relationships with union agents through clear communication, correspondence and use a solution-focused approach to problem solving
• Work with the union and management to resolve grievances at an early stage
• Assist in the coordination of joint committee meetings and other union-related activities while providing administrative support (meeting planning, note taking, and briefings)
• Train Senior Officers or supervisors on topics related to labour relations, such as working conditions and other internal practices

Reporting Responsibilities

• Provide monthly grievance and arbitration status reports to the Coordinator of Labour Relations
• Summarize data, and generate reports, letters and other documents for a variety of audiences including the Senior Officers, the Union, Human Resources and Finance departments, and other departments as required
• Assist in the implementation of changes to streamline the labour relations processes and services to employees
• Collect, analyze, evaluate relevant facts and provide guidance and advice to Senior Officers and Officers on issues respecting human resources and employee relations management, collective agreements, grievances and arbitration matters

Administrative Responsibilities

• Create and maintain a document management system (hard copy and electronic) for information management of files and records relating to grievances, collective agreement, contract interpretations, contract negotiations, arbitrations and memoranda of agreement
• Maintain records including databases of all employment terminations, employment-related legal opinions, and all arbitration records for easy reference
• Organize and maintain HR/Union-related calendar
• Responsible for monitoring the labour relations activities’ budget, while ensuring that deadlines are met
• As requested, design and conduct surveys. Review case law and emerging labour relations trends to help shape our labour relations strategies

Other Responsibilities

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge and skills in area(s) of responsibility
• Perform other duties as required

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Administration Management or related field
• Minimum of two years’ experience in a unionized environment

Experience

• Three to five years of relevant work experience

Language

• Fluency in English
• Intermediate French (speaking and reading)
• Fluency in Cree is an asset

Knowledge and Abilities

• Familiarity with provincial labour regulations and administration of collective agreements
• Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships and to work in a multi-disciplinary team based working environment
• Proven success in maintaining strong communications, including the ability to facilitate effectively
• Demonstrated tact, diplomacy, and objectivity
• High level of attention to detail, accuracy, and confidentiality required
• Ability to identify problems, evaluate alternatives and make logical, reasoned decisions
• Good research and analytical skills
• Good organizational skills and the ability to organize and prioritize workloads
• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and to adapt to a changing environment

 

Additional Requirements

• Typical office setting where there are no unusual physical demands
• Willingness to travel occasionally

The Cree Nation Government may, at its discretion, waive any or all of the aforementioned requirements if a suitable candidate who is a JBNQA beneficiary accepts to follow a training plan determined by the Cree Nation Government as a condition of employment.

 

Application Period

From July 30, 2019 to August 14, 2019

 

Application

Your application must be sent by email with the competition number: HR-190701-1

Valerie Mianscum

Recruitment Officer

Email: hr@cngov.ca

Tel.: 819-673-2600