Employee Relations Associate Consultant - Kingston, Canada - Providence Care

Providence Care

Verified Company

Kingston, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Job Code: 8530

Status:
Full Time

Location:
Providence Care Hospital

Union:
Non

Union

Wage:
$ $46.21

Posting Period:
July 20,202- July 26, 2023

Reporting to the Employee Relations Manager, the Employee Relations Associate Consultant provides timely, professional advice to managers on a wide range of labour relations matters while maintaining a focus on the mission, vision and values of the organization.

The Employee Relations Associate Consultant provides diversified and confidential functions, in support of the strategic labour relations initiatives and daily labour relations functions of the department.

Working closely with the managers of the defined portfolio the Employee Relations Associate Consultant coordinates meetings, maintains documentation, conducts research, and leads grievance, investigation and attendance activities In addition, the Employee Relations Associate Consultant researches current labour relations and relevant health care issues and trends and delivers advice to the management team.

Skills and Qualifications Required:

Postsecondary Bachelor's Degree required. Human Resources or Labour Relations focus preferred
Enrolled in a Master's Degree Level Industrial Relations Program OR completion of Labour Relations University Certificate preferred
2 years' human resources experience in a unionized environment with a minimum of 1 year in a Labour Relations related position

Position Responsibilities:

Manages complaint/grievance process including providing professional advice to managers through formal complaint stages; leading grievance meetings; conducting related case law research, and; negotiating and drafting settlements
Leads investigations into employee misconduct including clarifying allegations by developing and conducting interviews of complainant, respondent and witnesses; reaching finding(s), and; advising management on response / course of action to ensure appropriateness, defensibility and consistency with organizational priorities and values
Conducts human resource impact and labour relations risk assessments of restructuring proposals, collecting relevant information, analyzing information to develop outline of options and impacts, and presenting analysis, risks and options to management
Manages termination and layoff proceedings including preparing and providing disclosure information in accordance with collective agreement;; preparing employee documentation; coordinating and conducting employee notification meetings; tracking employee elections and outcomes, and; managing process timelines
Leads the administration of the attendance management framework in cases where significant attendance problems exist including determining parties required at each stage of the process to contribute to the development of individual case management strategies, and; leading attendance related meetings or investigations
Researches, creates and maintains databases to track current labour relations and relevant health care issues/trends. Analyzes findings and prepares briefings to present to the Employee Relations team

Why Work at Providence Care Hospital:

Specialized sub-acute Care in rehabilitation, mental health services, complex medical management and palliative care
A hospital striving for excellence in care, education and research
Committed to people centred approach to care delivery
Competitive salaries with excellent fulltime benefits
Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
State of the Art Building with onsite parking
Onsite café and cafeteria with a variety of food options
Corporate and unit/service specific orientation for new hires
Focus on Healthy Workplace & Culture of Quality
Employee & Family Assistance Program
Education, mentorship and bursary opportunities
Fully affiliated with Queen's University and St. Lawrence College and other academic institutions
Located on the shores of Lake Ontario surrounded by park land and walking trails