Consultant, Labour Relations

Consultant, Labour Relations (0.5 FTE)

HR Labour Relations

Vancouver, BC

Hybrid or Remote

The Consultant, Labour Relations (LR) reports to the Team Leader, works in a matrixed human resources (HR) environment, and is accountable for providing leadership and subject matter expertise while ensuring the proactive and consistent management of issues with labour relations impact. The Consultant is a strategic partner to an assigned client group, promoting and fostering a consultative and proactive problem-solving employee relations/labour relations approach and contributing to the overall strategic design and implementation of work processes that enable operational groups to achieve their business outcomes. The Consultant is responsible for providing expert advice and guidance in collective agreement contract interpretation while acting as a strategic resource and liaison with the provincial employer bargaining associations. This includes the coordination and implementation of arbitration decisions and collective bargaining settlements with strategic partners and clients. Partners with HR colleagues and the Practice Lead, LR in grievance handling, negotiations with union representatives, in labour management meetings, and the development and facilitation of training workshops. Plays a key role in the planning and development of new and changed LR policies and procedures that are aligned with PHSA strategic direction and business needs. The Consultant also participates on leadership teams and in human resources special assignments, projects and events that have PHSA and Agency wide application.

What you’ll do

• Builds effective partnerships within assigned client groups including developing a strong understanding of the operational services, encouraging development of the operational business strategic plan to maximize the potential of available human resources. Promotes HR/LR corporate initiatives and services to facilitate understanding and cooperation.
• Acts as a strategic and influential partner with the HR teams, operational partners and stakeholders to proactively identify and manage LR issues to support PHSA’s strategic priorities. Provides expert advice and consultation to HR colleagues regarding LR issues by advising on the labour relations implications of policy and organizational re-design, redevelopment processes, certifications, special projects and consultation/negotiations with union representatives.
• Negotiates on behalf of the PHSA with union representatives on complex labour disputes and builds union/management relationships by acting as the primary contact for complex labour relations issues. May represent PHSA in third party processes including grievance arbitration and Labour Relations Board hearings. Leads local union management meeting and facilitates establishment of agenda items.
• Collaborates with the Practice Lead, LR and as a member of the LR Community of Practice in the planning and development of labour relation strategies for the PHSA including the drafting of policies and procedures to address the organization’s labour relations objectives. Assists with the development of PHSA bargaining proposals, implementation of arbitration decisions and application of collective bargaining settlements with HR partners and operational partners to ensure consistency and alignment with organizational objectives.
• Ensures that industry interpretation of policies and collective agreements are consistently applied throughout collective agreement changes, legislation and jurisprudence.
• Utilizes operational partner feedback to continually improve delivery of services. Supports the development of HR/LR related quality indicators in day-to-day operations such as continuous quality improvement. Models behaviour that is consistent with the strategic direction of the organization.
• Utilizes/develops targeted communication strategies for unions, employees and other stakeholders to support change initiatives. Supports alignment and achievement of the organization’s/agency’s vision and business strategy through the change initiatives of specific client groups.
• Remains current on HR/LR trends, issues and best practices through literature review, contact with peers at other organizations and attendance at seminars, workshops and educations programs.

What you bring

Qualifications

• A level of education, training and experience equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field and seven (7) to ten (10) years progressively more senior experience in a labour relations focused HR positions.

Skills & Knowledge

• Demonstrated experience interpreting complex bargaining agreements and solid understanding of current labour relations practices and legislation.
• Excellent communication skills including the ability to negotiate and persuade others combined with a history of building and maintaining strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Highly developed analytical, critical thinking, problem solving skills and the ability to facilitate the resolution of issues. Models a commitment to service and being a strategic HR business partner within a complex organization.
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal skills. Demonstrated ability to mentor and engage others to ensure success in the workplace. Excellent organizational skills including the ability to prioritize workload to meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and engage others to ensure success in the workplace. Demonstrated ability to work as an effective member of a team and to work independently.
• Commitment to the value of continuous learning and an open curiosity for new ideas and innovation. Ability to use related equipment including HR information systems, word processing, spreadsheet, database and internet
  tools.
• Commitment to upholding the shared responsibility of creating lasting and meaningful reconciliation in Canada as per TRC (2015) and BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019).
• As a strong asset for consideration, we are looking for our successful candidate to have: Knowledge of social, economic, political and historical realities of settler colonialism on Indigenous Peoples and familiarity with addressing Indigenous-specific anti-racism, anti-racism and Indigenous Cultural Safety and foundational documents and legislative commitments (The Declaration Act, the Declaration Action Plan, TRC, IPS, Remembering Keegan, etc.).

What we bring

Every PHSA employee enables the best possible patient care for our patients and their families. Whether you are providing direct care, conducting research, or making it possible for others to do their work, you impact the lives of British Columbians today and in the future. That’s why we’re focused on your care too – offering health, wellness, development programs to support you – at work and at home.

• Join one of BC’s largest employers with province-wide programs, services and operations – offering vast opportunities for growth, development, and recognition programs that honour the commitment and contribution of all employees.
• Access to professional development opportunities through our in-house training programs, including +2,000 courses, such as our San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training course, or Core Linx for Leadership roles.
• Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including municipal pension plan, and psychological health & safety programs and holistic wellness resources.
• Annual statutory holidays (13) with generous vacation entitlement and accruement.
• PHSA is a remote work friendly employer, welcoming flexible work options to support our people (eligibility may vary, depending on position).
• Access to WorkPerks, a premium discount program offering a wide range of local and national discounts on electronics, entertainment, dining, travel, wellness, apparel, and more.

Job Type: Regular, Part-Time (0.5 FTE)

Salary Range: $88,990 - $127,923 /year. The starting salary for this position would be determined with consideration of the successful candidate’s relevant education and experience and would be in alignment with the provincial compensation reference plan. Salary will be prorated accordingly for part time roles.
Location: While the home site for this role is 1333 W. Broadway Vancouver, BC the successful applicant can work remotely or in a hybrid capacity.

Closing date: Applications accepted until position is filled
Hours of Work: 0800-1600 (Monday to Friday)
Requisition # 169531E

What we do

The Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA) plans, manages and evaluates specialized health services with the BC health authorities to provide equitable and cost-effective health care for people throughout the province. Our values reflect our commitment to excellence and include: Respect people – Be compassionate – Dare to innovate – Cultivate partnerships – Serve with purpose.

Learn more about PHSA and our programs: jobs.phsa.ca/programs-and-services

PHSA is committed to equity in our hiring and employment practices. With learning and compassion, we are addressing existing inequities and barriers throughout our systems. PHSA is seeking to create a diverse workforce and to establish an inclusive and culturally safe environment. We invite applications and enquiries from all people, particularly those belonging to the historically, systemically, and/or persistently marginalized groups identified under the B.C. Human Rights Code.

One of PHSA’s North Star priorities is to eradicate Indigenous-specific racism, which includes dismantling barriers to health care employment at every level. We welcome Indigenous individuals to apply and/or contact the Sanya'kula Team (Indigenous Recruitment & Employee Experience) for support at indigenous.employment@phsa.ca.

Indigenous-specific anti-racism initiatives are rooted in addressing the unique forms of discrimination, historical and ongoing injustices, and marginalization faced by Indigenous peoples. These initiatives align with an Indigenous rights-based approach, recognizing the inherent rights and self-determination of Indigenous communities. PHSA must uphold legislative obligations and provincial commitments found in the foundational documents such as including Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan and Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study.

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