Senior Labour Relations Consultant
- Employer
- University of Toronto
- Location
- Toronto, ON
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- Institutional & Business Affairs, Institutional Research & Planning
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
Date Posted: 11/22/2024
Req ID: 40808
Faculty/Division: VP-People Strategy, Equity & Culture
Department: People Strategy, Equity & Culture
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Description:
As an integral part of a highly collaborative and consultative team, the Senior Labour Relations Consultant is responsible for actively participating in the collective bargaining process and administering collective agreements while fostering a positive and constructive work environment and an engaged and productive workforce.
The incumbent will work closely with other members of the LR leadership team in helping to develop collective bargaining strategies and in providing advice to management and senior leaders on the interpretation and application of the collective agreements, the investigation and resolution of grievances and the administration of the grievance/arbitration process. This role is also responsible for providing advice and training to management and Human Resources regarding Labour Relations issues and legislation.
Qualifications Required:
I. EDUCATION:
University degree required, preferably with a specialty in Industrial Relations; Masters of Industrial Relations or other relevant advanced degree strongly preferred, or an acceptable equivalent of education and experience.
II. EXPERIENCE:
Seven (7) years progressively responsible experience in a professional Labour Relations capacity; Broader public sector and higher education experience in particular would be an asset; Extensive experience participating in collective bargaining, plus extensive collective agreement interpretation and advising along with grievance/arbitration process management experience; Experience working with complex costing methodologies and dealing with complex pension and benefits issues are highly desirable; Additional HR and/or line management experience is an asset. Extensive knowledge of labour relations and related employment legislation and practice is necessary.
III. SKILLS:
Demonstrated track record of effective negotiating skills in a multi-faceted and sophisticated environment required; Strong verbal and written communication skills, along with data analysis and computer literacy skills are necessary. Consulting, mediation, and facilitation skills. Solid presentation and training capabilities. Excellent judgement and relationship management skills. Well-developed ability to persuade and gain consensus. Proactive service orientation. Awareness and appreciation of diversity.
IV. OTHER:
Extensive knowledge of labour relations and related employment legislation and practice; strong analytical and quantitative skills; excellent interpersonal and listening skills; consulting, mediation and facilitation skills; solid presentation and training capabilities; excellent judgement and relationship management skills; well developed ability to persuade and gain consensus; a proactive service orientation; awareness and appreciation of diversity; knowledge of research and survey methodology and concepts.
Closing Date: 12/06/2024, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: Salaried
Appointment Type: Budget - Continuing
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone: PM 4 -- Hiring Zone: $104,818 - $122,290 -- Broadband Salary Range: $104,818 - $174,698
Job Category: People Strategy, Equity & Culture
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
Diversity StatementThe University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.
As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see http://uoft.me/UP.
The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.
The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.
If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact uoft.careers@utoronto.ca.
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Organization
Established in 1827, the University of Toronto is Canada's largest university, recognized as a global leader in research and teaching. U of T's distinguished faculty, institutional record of groundbreaking scholarship and wealth of innovative academic opportunities continually attract outstanding students and academics from around the world.
U of T is committed to providing a learning experience that benefits from both a scale almost unparalleled in North America and from the close-knit learning communities made possible through its college system and academic divisions. Located in and around Toronto, one of the world's most diverse regions, U of T's vibrant academic life is defined by a unique degree of cultural diversity in its learning community.The University is sustained environmentally by three green campuses, where renowned heritage buildings stand beside award-winning innovations in architectural design.
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Employees have access to:
- Excellent health and dental benefits;
- On-site support for training and career development;
- Flexible work arrangements;
- Childcare subsidy;
- Tuition waivers;
- Scholarships and/or tuition waivers for dependants;
- Generous paid time off;
- Support on equity and diversity issues;
- On-site child care;
- University Pension Plan;
- Subsidized athletic facility membership;
- World-renowned libraries;
- Confidential counselling services;
- Parking and TTC Metropasses;
- Employee and Family Assistance Plan;
- Continued health benefits for pensioners.
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