The destinationone Consulting team is thrilled to be exclusively recruiting for the Manager Labour Relations role for our client the City of Surrey.
As one of the fastest growing cities in Canada City of Surrey is a globally recognized leader in building vibrant sustainable communities through technology and innovation.
City of Surrey employees are talented innovators inspired by meaningful work and the opportunity to drive our city and their careers forward. Build a City. Build a Future at the City of Surrey
SCOPE
Reporting to the Chief Human Resources Officer the Manager of Labour Relations will lead a team of HR professionals providing specialized advice services and support in labour relations compensation and disability management.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead and provide expert guidance to a team of HR Advisors Workplace Health Specialists and a Compensation Specialist.
- Develop and implement strategic plans for collective bargaining and lead negotiation of collective agreements.
- Assist management in resolving labour relations issues grievance procedures and arbitration.
- Foster positive and collaborative labourmanagement relations.
- Develop and oversee corporate HR policies and procedures ensuring compliance with legislation.
- Manage compensation functions including survey participation job evaluation salary structure development and analysis.
- Ensure compensation programs and policies comply with legislative requirements.
- Stay informed of best practices and trends in labour relations disability management and compensation.
- Perform other related duties as required.
Requirements
- A Bachelors degree in Human Resources or a related field with a minimum of 710 years of related HR labour relations and compensation experience (preferably in a public sector union environment).
- Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR) designation is an asset.
- Experience leading and managing a team of professional employees.
- Extensive knowledge of employment law labour law Human Rights legislation and collective agreements.
- Strong ability to build and enhance strategic partnerships with managers unions and employees.
- Exceptional negotiation and mediation skills with a proven track record in resolving grievances.
- Excellent written skills for drafting contract and policy language.
- Proficiency in complex data analysis and research.
- Experience in managing HR projects and programs and developing and delivering training to managers.
- Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
- Commitment to the values of Community Integrity
destinationone Consulting is a fullservice recruitment firm specializing in the permanent placement of professionals on hybrid contingency subscription or retainedsearch basis.
Our mission is to be the leading Recruitment Service in North America as a dynamic worldclass organization. To accomplish our mission we aim to be a highquality and trustworthy service provider in the market by creating innovative ideas to deliver customized and personalized solutions in order to achieve maximum client and candidate satisfaction. We know that finding a meaningful and rewarding job can be a long journey.
If you are interested in this opportunity please apply with an updated resume in MS Word Format.
Due to the volume of resumes we receive only those applicants whose skill set match our requirements will be contacted.
Thank you for Applying.
A Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or a related field, with a minimum of 7-10 years of related HR, labour relations, and compensation experience (preferably in a public sector union environment). Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR) designation is an asset. Experience leading and managing a team of professional employees. Extensive knowledge of employment law, labour law, Human Rights legislation, and collective agreements. Strong ability to build and enhance strategic partnerships with managers, unions, and employees. Exceptional negotiation and mediation skills with a proven track record in resolving grievances. Excellent written skills for drafting contract and policy language. Proficiency in complex data analysis and research. Experience in managing HR projects and programs, and developing and delivering training to managers. Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills. Commitment to the values of Community, Integrity, Innovation, Teamwork, and Service. A Police Information Check is required.