Human Resources Consultant, Employee & Labour Relations
Req ID: 20541
Vacancy Type: Temporary
Contract Duration: up to 2 Years
Number of Positions: 1
Closing Date: 12/21/2021
Job Summary
Reporting to the Manager, Employee and Labour Relations, the successful candidate will be responsible for providing advice and guidance to managers and supervisors on the consistent application and interpretation of Human Resources policies, procedures, employment/labour legislation and collective agreements. The successful candidate will also contribute to collective bargaining processes and provide expertise and support to managers and supervisors in the effective resolution of workplace disputes.
Due to COVID-19, most of our offices are currently closed to protect the health and safety of our employees, clients and community. As such, this position will be required to work remotely for an undetermined period. Once our offices re-open you will report to 300 City Centre Drive, Mississauga.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Ensure compliance with labour and employment legislation/regulations.
- Work closely with Legal Counsel to represent the City's interests in mediation, arbitration and at tribunals.
- Support bargaining teams, contribute to the development of bargaining strategies at designated bargaining tables and may be asked to act as spokesperson at designated bargaining tables.
- Work as a strategic partner with Management to resolve workplace issues and grievances.
- Support workplace investigations in accordance with the Respectful Workplace Policy.
- Participate in the City's Long Term Accommodation process.
- Undertake various research projects to support policy development and collective bargaining.
- Make informed recommendations to decision makers on complex employee and labour relations issues.
- Other duties as assigned.
Skills and Qualifications
- University degree in the field of Human Resources Management, Business, Industrial Relations or a related discipline.
- Minimum of 5 years progressive Human Resources experience.
- Master's degree in Industrial Relations and direct experience working with representatives of a trade union are considered valuable assets.
- Knowledge, experience and expertise in the area of collective agreement administration and workplace dispute resolution is required.
- Excellent problem solving.
- Strong ability to influence outcomes, verbal and written communications skills as well as strong research organizational and analytical skills.
- Must have the ability to travel to various locations.
Note:
Successful candidates should be prepared for rotation between departments, with appropriate notice, in order to fill vacancies, provide developmental opportunities for staff and to support the operational needs of the client departments.
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Hourly Rate/Salary: $ 45.08 - $ 60.11
Hours of Work: 35
Work Location: Civic Centre
Organization Unit: CPS/Employee & Labour Relations
Department/Division/Section: CPS/Corporate Services Dept , CPS/HR Division, Healthy Workplace
Non-Union/Union: Non Union
Apply Online: https://jobs.mississauga.ca/job/Mississauga-Human-Resources-Consultant%2C-Employee-&-Labour-Relations-ON/553511617/
COVID-19 Update: As per the City’s Employee and Volunteer COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, all external candidates (including previously employed individuals) must show their Fully Vaccinated Confirmation or apply for and receive confirmation of a creed or medical exemption from the City before their first day.
A Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check (Level 2) or Vulnerable Sector Check (Level 3) will be required of the successful candidate, at their own expense, to verify the absence of a criminal record for which a pardon has not been granted.
We thank all who apply, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. You can also check your application status in your candidate profile online.
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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the City of Mississauga will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.
