Employee & Labour Relations Manager

Job title:

Employee & Labour Relations Manager

Company

Metrolinx

Job description

Job Description:Metrolinx is connecting communities across the Greater Golden Horseshoe. Metrolinx operates GO Transit and UP Express, as well as the PRESTO fare payment system. We are also building new and improved rapid transit, including GO Expansion, Light Rail Transit routes, and major expansions to Toronto’s subway system, to get people where they need to go, better, faster and easier. Metrolinx is an agency of the Government of Ontario.At Metrolinx, equity, diversity and inclusion are essential to living our values of serving with passion, thinking forward and playing as a team.Provides project leadership/management for the administration of two current collective agreements with Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) Local 1587 and International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) Local 235; participates in negotiations, and provides corporate labour and employee relations guidance, direction, and consultative services. Manages the full process from receipt to resolution for a portfolio of grievances, including leading investigations where required, developing management’s position in response to grievances, attending and representing Corporation at grievance meetings and mediation, and leading efforts to achieve satisfactory resolutions. Attends at hearings and supports corporate position before arbitrators, OLRB and Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario, preparing case files, providing direction to internal and external legal counsel, and supporting coordination of evidence.What will I be doing?

• Providing collective agreement interpretations and advice regarding the application of collective agreements as required for Corporation. Attending and advising on labour relations at management committees, working groups, task forces and corporate initiatives.
• Managing the full process from receipt to resolution for a portfolio of grievances, including leading investigations where required, developing management’s position in response to grievances, attending and representing Corporation at grievance meetings and mediation, and leading efforts to achieve satisfactory resolutions.
• Attending at hearings and supporting corporate position before arbitrators and Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario, preparing case files, providing direction to internal and external legal counsel, and supporting coordination of evidence, presentations and any negotiated resolutions.
• Investigating allegations of violations of Occupational Health and Safety Act, Employment Standards Act, Labour Relations Act and Crown Employees Collective Bargaining Act.
• Managing the process for collective agreement negotiations including developing proposals, contributing to development of negotiation strategies, overseeing the research and analysis of data pertinent to contract issues, preparing and drafting proposed contract provisions, participating in negotiation meetings.
• Proactively building and maintaining effective union – management relationships, including attendance and participation in Union / Management Committee meetings as the Corporation’s representative.
• Providing strategic labour advice, consultation and partnership on operational issues, business transformations and projects.
• Collecting, analysing, conducting data analytics, and reporting on activities within areas of accountability and maintenance of the corporate policies arising from the Public Service of Ontario Act.

What Skills and Qualifications Do I Need?

• Completion of a degree in Human Resources Management or related field – or a combination of education, training and experience deemed equivalent.
• Demonstrated progressive experience in labour and employee relations, with experience in the public sector preferred, including grievance management, collective agreement interpretation and advice, management of hearings and collective agreement negotiation processes, and minimum three years’ experience working with workplace harassment legislation and policies, including investigations and reporting.
• Human Resources Professional (CHRP) certification considered an asset.
• Thorough knowledge of labour relations and human rights legislation (e.g., Ontario Labour Relations Act, Employment Standards Act, Crown Employees Collective Bargaining Act, workplace harassment provisions of Occupational Health and Safety Act, and Human Rights Code). Research and analytical skills to analyze and summarize grievances, arbitrations, and harassment statistics and related reports.
• Investigation skills to lead/manage the investigation of grievances and complaints of workplace harassment and discrimination.
• Highly effective problem solving, negotiation and mediation skills.
• Oral communication, presentation and consultation skills to provide expertise/advice to colleagues and management, and to provide direction to legal counsel.
• Superior written communication skills to provide internal and external reports, briefings and memoranda.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain productive working relationships with colleagues, management teams and union officials.
• Ability to manage projects within areas of accountability.
• Proficiency in MS Office software applications.

Don’t Meet Every Requirement?If you’re excited about working with Metrolinx but your past experience doesn’t quite align with every qualification of this posting, we encourage you to apply. You just might be the right candidate for this or other roles. We are always looking for great talent to join our team.We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from members of equity-deserving communities, including those who identify as Indigenous, Black, racialized, women, people with disabilities, and people with diverse gender identities, expressions and sexual orientations.Accommodation:We value the unique skills and experiences each person brings to Metrolinx and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment. We are committed to the requirements of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act so if you require accommodation during the hiring process, please let our Recruitment team know by contacting us at: 416-202-5601 or email .Application Process:All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada. Metrolinx will be using email to communicate with you for all job competitions. It is your responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked daily and accepts emails from unknown users. As we send time-sensitive correspondence, we recommend that you check your email regularly. If no response is received, we will assume you are no longer interested in pursuing the opportunity. Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate.For Internal applicants, with the recent implementation of the Internal Mobility Policy, the internal recruitment process has changed for non-union roles. Candidates must be in their current role for 12 months prior to applying for another role and each applicant must be in good standing (not participating in a Performance Improvement Plan). Please review all provisions of the before submitting your application.Should it be determined that any background information provided is misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, Metrolinx reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of your application.We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.WE ARE AN EQUITABLE AND INCLUSIVE EMPLOYER.#LI-SC1

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Location

Canada

Job date

Fri, 04 Oct 2024 22:19:48 GMT

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