Senior Employee Relations Consultant, Capital Projects

JOB INFORMATION
Requisition ID: 10204
Number of Vacancies: 1
Department: Human Resources (20000040) - Employee Relations (30000062)
Salary Information: $105,541.80 - $131,986.40
Pay Scale Group: 10S5
Employment Type: Regular
Weekly Hours: 35, Off Days: Saturday & Sunday Shift: Day
Posted On: October 18, 2024
Last Day to Apply: October 27, 2024
Reports to: Manager, Employee Relations

The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) has introduced its new 2024-2028 TTC Corporate Plan - Moving Toronto, Connecting Communities. The TTC’s vision is to move Toronto towards a more equitable, sustainable, and prosperous future, and its mission is to serve the needs of transit riders by providing a safe, reliable, efficient, and accessible mass public transit service.

Career Opportunity

We have a great opportunity within the Human Resources Department. We are currently hiring a Senior Employee Relations Consultant with thorough understanding of employee and labour relations practices and principles including the collective bargaining process.

What you will do

Reporting to the Manager of Employee Relations, you will be responsible for supporting the preparation and execution of collective bargaining, providing employee relations guidance on capital projects, and managing complex cases and projects.
For capital projects, you will identify the needs for labour relations expertise across high-level initiatives and hold a pro-active role in the organization; provide ongoing strategic and confidential advice, support, and information to management on complex employee and labour relations matters; and identify issues requiring attention and provision of strategic proposals to address such matters.
You will act as lead labour relations negotiator for various projects; oversee and resolve complex grievances, mediations and arbitrations; update stakeholders on high profile arbitrations; identify, develop and implement dispute resolution strategies; investigate and prepare necessary information for grievance appeal meetings; and negotiate arbitration settlements.
You will also prepare documentation for signature as required by senior management on various employee and labour relations matters; interpret, evaluate and advise management on grievance arbitration awards; minimize the risk associated with employment and labour litigation; and prepare materials and develop strategy with legal counsel.
For collective bargaining, you will support all steps leading up to negotiations including researching economic and bargaining trends, consulting stakeholders to understand business goals, participating in discussions to develop the mandate and negotiations strategy, and developing various documents related to collective bargaining.
During collective bargaining, you will directly participate in negotiations with the TTC’s unions, attending and participating in bargaining meetings, taking minutes, and preparing bargaining proposal documents.
In addition to the above, you will be responsible for treating passengers and/or employees with respect and dignity and ensuring their needs are accommodated in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code.

What Qualifications Do You Bring

• Completion of a post-secondary education in Industrial Relations, or related field, combined with 5-7 years of directly related work experience in a union environment.
• Thorough understanding of employee and labour relations practices and principles including the collective bargaining process.
• Familiarity with and ability to interpret Collective Agreements.
• Ability to interpret and apply relevant legislation.
• Strong negotiation, mediation and conciliation skills.
• Extensive experience consulting in an industrialized unionized environment.
• Demonstrated experience in dealing with complex grievances.
• Well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in the use of relevant software applications.
• Sound judgement; well-developed investigative, organizational, interpersonal, time management, oral and written communication skills.
• An LL.B. designation, Masters of Industrial Relations or experience in labour and employment law are definite assets.
• Must be willing to receive further education in related courses and seminars as required.
• Must keep current on changes to legislation and government policy relating to labour and employment issues.

What Skills Do You Bring

• Provide specialized consultation.
• Manage human resources.
• Use office technology, software and applications.
• Manage conflict.
• Understand and apply relevant laws and regulations.
• Apply analytical skills.

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 package.
• Support for professional development opportunities.

Commitment to EDI

The TTC is committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, anti-racism and inclusion in the delivery of its services and in its workplaces. The TTC encourages applications from all applicants, including members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to equity.

The TTC’s policy prohibits relatives of current TTC employees from being hired into positions where there is a conflict of interest. Should you be selected for an interview, you will be required to disclose any relative who is a current TTC employee.

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