Labour & Employee Relations Advisor

Simon Fraser University

  • Burnaby, BC
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
Who We AreThe Labour Relations team at Simon Fraser University strives to maintain harmonious working relationships with the employee groups on campus.We provide:
  • Collective agreement and policy interpretation
  • Collective bargaining
  • Advice and guidance on the grievance procedure
  • Support to investigations and arbitrations
About the RoleThe Labour and Employee Relations Advisor provides day-to-day administration of the CUPE Local 3338, Poly Party, and the TSSU collective agreements, as well as the APSA policies and procedures. The incumbent will attend grievance meetings with departmental managers on behalf of the Director, Labour and Employee Relations. The Advisor also provides interpretations of and advises on collective agreements to the line organization and other Human Resources staff to ensure the uniform interpretation and application of the agreements throughout the University.QualificationsUndergraduate degree with a major in Human Resource Management and training towards the Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) designation, plus five years of related professional experience including three years of experience specializing in labour relations, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
  • Excellent knowledge of employment practices in the public sector.
  • Excellent interest based negotiation skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication, and conflict resolution skills.
  • Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
What We OfferAt SFU, our goal is to ensure our people are valued and supported by promoting a healthy work-life balance, professional growth and development, as well as a safe and respectful workplace. We offer temporary employees who belong in the Administrative Professional Excluded Staff group (APEX):
  • 8% vacation pay
  • Employer paid extended health & dental plans
  • Hybrid-work program for eligible positions
Additional InformationThe assignment end date is March 31, 2025.The pay range is the span between the minimum and maximum base salary for the position. The midpoint of the range is approximately halfway between the minimum and the maximum and represents an employee that possesses full job knowledge, qualifications and experience for the position. In the normal course, employees will be hired, transferred or promoted between the minimum and midpoint of the pay range.Please include your cover letter and resume in one attachment.SFU is an equity employer and strongly encourages applications from all qualified individuals including women, Indigenous Peoples, visible minorities, people of all sexual orientations and gender identities, persons with disabilities, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of the university.We are committed to ensuring that the application and interview process is accessible to all applicants. If you require any assistance or accommodations, please contact pei_reception@sfu.ca.

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