(TEMPORARY FULL-TIME)LABOUR RELATIONS LEADER

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JOB DESCRIPTION

Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences (Ontario Shores) is a public hospital that provides inpatient, outpatient and consultation services for people with complex mental illness. Our patients benefit from a recovery-oriented environment of care built on compassion, inspiration and hope. We engage in research, education and advocacy initiatives to advance the mental health care system and are proud to work with partners across the continuum of care. If you thrive on innovation and positive change, and share our vision of Recovering Best Health, Nurturing Hope and Inspiring Discovery, Ontario Shores is the place for you.

Reporting to the Director of Human Resources, Wellness and Occupational Health, Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences is offering an exciting opportunity for a seasoned Labour Relations professional to join our dynamic Team!

Key Duties And Responsibilities

• Interprets the Collective Agreement and provides support with the administration of the collective agreement to stakeholders.
• Provides consultation on a variety of Labour Relations matters including employee/labour relations, collective agreement interpretation, discipline, grievances, mediations and arbitrations.
• Acts as the Centre’s advisor at all mediations and arbitrations ensuring that settlements are within mandate; including drafting, reviewing and monitoring settlement documents.
• Acts as a resource to Human Resource Consultants on all labour relations issues.
• Leads all grievance and Labour/Management meetings and prepares relevant research, data collection and costings as appropriate.
• Prepares files and provides consultation and advice to outside legal counsel in addressing grievances, mediations and arbitrations.
• Serves as lead in preparation and research including analyzing and identify trends for collective bargaining, as well as integral members of the management collective bargaining team.
• Develop and conduct training on labour relations, performance management and impacts of new and /or changed legislation and collective agreement language.
• Build and maintain relationship with union partners.
• Participates in a variety of projects and committees including but not limited to Pay Equity, Joint Health and Safety Committee, etc.
  
  

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field (Human Resource, Labour Relations, Industrial Relations) or equivalent combination of education and work experience in progressive human resources environment. CHRP or CHRL designation would be an asset.
• Minimum 5-7 years of progressive, labour relations experience, working in a complex unionized environment.
• Expert Knowledge and Experience in HRIS, Microsoft Office Suite and other related computer systems.
• Demonstrated project management experience.
• A thorough knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation (ESA, Ontario Human Rights Code, Ontario Labour Relations Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, etc.) and the ability to interpret and apply collective agreement language.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain positive and collaborative working relationships with all business partners and stakeholders, and be an effective team player.
• Customer service oriented.
• Proven ability to prioritize projects, multi-task, and work independently in a fast paced environment with constant demands.
• Very strong written and verbal communication, facilitation, presentation, consulting and coaching skills.
• Pragmatic problem solving skills, sound judgement, critical thinking and decision-making skills.
  
  

This is a up to 6 months contract.