Leonard Cody

I have over six years' experience, at the British Columbia Nurses Union, as a Labour Relations Officer and Duty to Accommodate Labour Relations Officer. My key responsibilities were the day-to-day maintenance, enforcement, and interpretation of collective agreement provisions for assigned bargaining units. I advised stewards and members on the interpretation of the collective agreement, labour legislation, union polices and other issues. I initiated and resolved grievances on the local level and presented cases at arbitration.  I work well independently and within a team. I know my excellent negotiating, problem solving, and conflict management skills coupled with my labour relations experience would make me an ideal candidate.

Work History

Labour Relations Officer Duty to Accommodate                                                      May 2021 - Aug 2023 

British Columbia Nurses Union                                                                                                      Burnaby, BC 

• Investigated accommodation issues and structured DTA agreements consistent with Human Rights Code, other relevant legislation and applicable collective agreement language
• Negotiated RTW agreements for members seeking to return to the workplace following a medical leave due to illness or injury
• Understanding best practices with respect to disability management, including familiarity with addictions
• Extensive knowledge and understanding of: Human rights legislation, Privacy legislation, Relevant arbitral jurisprudence, Integrated disability management programs, and disability benefit programs

Labour Relations Officer                                                                                                   Jul 2017 - May 2021 

British Columbia Nurses Union                                                                                                      Burnaby, BC 

• Prepared and presented grievances for resolution at grievance and third party
• Mediated discussions between employer and employee to reconcile differences
• Participated in labor-management meetings to discuss labor issues.
• Developed skills, mentored and advised stewards on the interpretation of the collective agreement, past practice and labour legislation
• Trained and coached stewards at steward education workshops 
• Provided expertise on labor and employment laws to help parties make more effective decisions
• Interpreted and advised on labor relations policies and previously negotiated agreements
• Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment

Union Steward                                                                                                                     Apr 2016 - Jul 2017 

British Columbia Nurses Union                                                                                                Vancouver, BC 

• Mediated discussions between employer and employee to reconcile differences.
• Investigated, prepared and conducted grievance meetings
• Answered questions from members about contract interpretation, union/management issues, and BCNU campaigns and polices
• Developed respectful relationships with management
• Reached out to the membership to ascertain current issues and concerns within the worksite and addressed this with management

Licensed Practical Nurse                                                                                                   Feb 2011 - Jul 2017 

Vancouver Coastal Health                                                                                                    Vancouver, BC 

• Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
• Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.

Certificate: Industrial and Labour Relations                                                                                     Apr 2018 

Queens University                                                                                                                         Kingston, ON 

Diploma: Nursing Studies                                                                                                                    Sep 2010 

Sprott Shaw College                                                                                                                       Vancouver 

Bachelor of Arts: Business                                                                                                                   Apr 1990 

Trinity Western University                                                                                                                Langley, BC