Employee Relations Consultant (9915)

JOB INFORMATION

Requisition ID: 9915

Number of Vacancies: 2

Department: Human Resources (20000040) - Employee Relations (30000062)

Salary Information: $105,541.80 - $131,986.40

Pay Scale Group: 10SA

Employment Type: Regular

Weekly Hours: 35 Off Days: Saturday and Sunday Shift: Day

Posted On: December 13, 2024

Last Day to Apply: December 27, 2024

Reports to: Manager- Employee Relations

The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) is North America's third largest transit system and has been recognized as one of the top places to work in the GTA. Guided by a forward-thinking strategic plan, the TTC's vision is to be a transit system that makes Toronto proud.

Career Opportunity

We are looking for an Employee Relations Consultant to join our team!

What You Will Do

As an Employee Relations Consultant, you will provide day-to-day guidance to all levels of TTC management, staff, and unionized employees on a wide variety of employment and Human Resources issues. Responsibilities include:

1. Overseeing and resolving grievances, mediations, and arbitrations.
2. Collecting data to support negotiations with bargaining units.
3. Interpreting existing agreements, policies, procedures, and rules and regulations.
4. Providing support on attendance-related matters.
5. Researching and preparing a variety of labour relations studies and projects as required.
6. Establishing a close working relationship with managers, union representatives, and Human Resources Department staff.
7. Identifying, developing, and implementing dispute resolution strategies.
8. Developing and delivering targeted training programs.
9. Reporting on developments in labour law and their impact on the TTC.
10. Ensuring work practices comply with all policy and legislation requirements.

As a TTC employee, you will promote a respectful work and service environment that supports diversity and inclusion, free from harassment and discrimination. You will help build an inclusive and accessible work and service environment for all employees and customers, ensuring accommodation needs are met in accordance with TTC’s commitments under the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

Skills

• Understanding and applying relevant laws and regulations.
• Managing conflict.
• Applying analytical skills.
• Using office technology, software, and applications.
• Providing specialized consultation.
• Communicating in various mediums.
• Managing human resources.

What Qualifications Do You Bring?

• Completion of a post-secondary college diploma or university degree in a related discipline (Industrial Relations) or equivalent education, training, and experience.
• Several years of directly related work experience in a union environment.
• An LL.B designation or Masters of Industrial Relations, and experience in labour and employment law are assets.
• Thorough understanding of employee and labour relations practices and principles and the collective bargaining process.
• Ability to interpret and apply the Ontario Labour Relations Act, Ontario Human Rights Code, Employment Standards Act, Occupational Health & Safety Act, and related legislation.
• Strong negotiation, mediation, and conciliation skills; well-developed problem-solving, investigative, organizational, time management, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Must acquire comprehensive knowledge of the Ontario Human Rights Code and related orders, including disability accommodation and accessibility requirements.

What We Offer

• Commitment to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture.
• A flexible, hybrid work approach.
• Membership in the TTC defined pension plan.
• A comprehensive health, dental, and vision package.
• Support for professional development opportunities.

Commitment to EDI

The TTC is committed to equity, diversity, anti-racism, and inclusion in its services and workplaces. We encourage applications from all applicants, including those from historically marginalized groups. Accommodations for applicants are available upon request throughout the recruitment process.

The TTC’s policy prohibits relatives of current TTC employees from being hired into positions with a conflict of interest. Candidates selected for an interview must disclose any relatives currently employed by the TTC.

We thank all applicants for their interest but advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.