HR Consultant, Labour Relations - Calgary, Canada - City of Calgary

City of Calgary

Verified Company

Calgary, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

If you are committed to public service, enjoy collaborating with others, share our values and have a desire to learn and grow, join The City of Calgary.

City employees deliver the services, run the programs and operate the facilities which make a difference in our community. We support work-life balance, promote physical and psychological safety, and offer competitive wages, pensions, and benefits. Together we make Calgary a great place to make a living, a great place to make a life.

The City is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive and equitable workplace which is representative of the community we serve. We welcome those who have demonstrated a commitment to upholding the values of equity, diversity, inclusion, antiracism and reconciliation. Applications are encouraged from members of groups that are historically disadvantaged and underrepresented. Accommodations are available during the hiring process, upon request.
The Human Resources Labour Relations (LR) section has an exciting opportunity for 2 people who have a passion for labour relations to join their team of hardworking and dedicated professionals. As an LR Consultant you work in a fastpaced environment, being called upon to provide counsel on both strategic and complex labour relations matters while contributing to the development and implementation of best practices for The City of Calgary. You will provide research and tactical assistance during collective bargaining, and will be involved in a variety of labour relations activities related to a number of diverse bargaining units.

Primary duties include:

Interpretation and administration of collective agreements, City policies, and employment legislation.
Employee performance management, corrective action including discipline, and attendance support.
Effective relationship building with a wide variety of stakeholders, while developing and promoting strategic labour relations consultation and training.
Utilize sound judgement, tact, and discretion to analyze complex situations, identify solutions, and make appropriate recommendations.

Qualifications

A degree in Commerce, Business Administration, Social Sciences, Human Resources, or related field, supplemented with 5 years of Labour Relations related experience.
Experience providing HR advice and support, preferably within a public sector unionized environment.
Equivalent combinations of experience and education may be considered.
You are an influential and strong communicator with strong listening, conflict management, and problemsolving skills.
Success in this role requires the ability to work effectively in a team environment, possess organizational sensitivity, and demonstrate excellent decisionmaking abilities.

Pre-employment Requirements