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), North America's third largest transit system, is recognized as one of the top places to work in the GTA. The TTC's new vision and mission statements promote the many environmental, social equity, and economic benefits that the TTC provides:

Vision: Moving Toronto towards a more equitable, sustainable, and prosperous future.

Mission: To serve the needs of transit riders by providing a safe, reliable, efficient, and accessible mass public transit service through a seamless integrated network to create access to opportunity for everyone.

Career Opportunity
We are currently hiring a Senior Employee Relations Consultant with a 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.

1. Identify the needs for labour relations expertise across high-level initiatives and hold a pro-active role in the organization.
2. Provide ongoing strategic and confidential advice, support, and information to management on complex and high-level employee and labour relations matters.
3. Act as lead labour relations negotiator for various projects of corporate importance.
4. Oversee and resolve complex grievances, mediations, and arbitrations.
5. Prepare documentation for signature as required by executive management.
6. Support all steps leading up to negotiations including researching economic and bargaining trends.
7. Participate in negotiations as a collective bargaining team member.

You will also be responsible for treating passengers and/or employees with respect and dignity, ensuring the needs of passengers or employees with disabilities 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. Key qualifications include:

1. Thorough understanding of employee and labour relations practices and principles.
2. Familiarity with and ability to interpret Collective Agreements.
3. Strong negotiation, mediation, and conciliation skills.
4. Extensive experience consulting in an industrialized unionized environment.
5. Well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills.

What We Offer
Commitment to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture that promotes a sense of belonging. A flexible, hybrid work approach, a comprehensive benefits package, and support for professional development opportunities.

The TTC is committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, anti-racism, and inclusion. We encourage applications from all applicants, including members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to equity.

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