Band 2 - Burnaby, Canada - BC Public Service

BC Public Service

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Burnaby, Canada

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Posting Title- BAND - Labour Relations Advisor- Position Classification- Band 2- Union- N/A- Work Options- Location- Burnaby, BC V3J 1N3 CA (Primary)- Salary Range- $74, $105,000.

04 per annum- Close Date- 4/1/2024- Job Type- Regular Full Time- Temporary End Date- Ministry/Organization- BC Public Service -> Public Safety & Sol General- Ministry Branch / Division- BC Liquor Distribution Branch- Job Summary
Labour Relations Advisor

Band 2

About the BCLDB:

The BC Liquor Distribution Branch (LDB) is one of two branches of government that provide oversight for the beverage alcohol and non-medical cannabis industries in the province.

The LDB is responsible for the wholesale distribution of liquor and cannabis, and operates the retails brands BCLIQUOR and BC Cannabis Stores.

The LDB is committed to government's goals of making life better for people in B.C., improving services, and ensuring a sustainable province for future generations.

The revenue generated by the LDB helps fund essential public services like health care, education, and community programming. Learn more on the LDB careers page.

In Human Resources (HR), we support a large, distributed organization with a range of services from our Talent & Compensation, Organizational Development & Change, Employee Relations and Investigations, and Occupational Health and Safety teams.

You'll get the opportunity to flex your skills in supporting retail, warehouse, and corporate office environments with a unionized employee base.

In HR, we know that ensuring employees feel valued and respected and providing opportunities for learning and development is how our business is able to drive efficiencies and profitability.

About this role:

The Labour Relations Advisor reports to the Senior Manager, Employee Relations.

The individual in this position provides expertise, leadership and direction to, and on behalf of, the Liquor Distribution Branch, with respect to the interpretation and administration of collective bargaining agreements, compliance with labour, employment and human rights laws, policies and procedures, workplace accommodation matters, and managing in a unionized environment.

The Labour Relations Advisor is responsible for providing guidance to management on matters relating to workplace conflict and employee misconduct.

The role requires that they conduct workplace investigations, respond at Step 2 of the grievance process, prepare files for expedited arbitration, recommend actions to be taken on disciplinary matters, and draft disciplinary letters.

Labour Relations Advisors contribute options for resolution to potentially contentious employee relations matters that may be costly and/or precedent-setting in nature.

They are also expected to brief the Senior Managers and the Director, Employee Relations & Investigations with information relating to contract administration and management recommendations for contract amendments during collective bargaining.

A criminal record check is required.

For complete details about this opportunity, including accountabilities, please refer to the attached job description, also located in the Additional Information section at the bottom of the posting.

An eligibility list for permanent or temporary future opportunities may be established.

Due to growth within the team, this posting is for 2 Regular, Full-Time Vacancies.

Position requirements:

Education and Experience:

Degree, diploma, certificate or formal coursework in Human Resources or related discipline such as labour relations, employee relations, administrative law, or investigations etc.

with a minimum of one (1) year of recent, related experience* as a Labour Relations practitioner, with experience relating to labour relations best practices in a unionized work environment.

OR

Three (3) years of recent, related experience* as a Labour Relations practitioner as above.

Recent, related experience must have occurred within the last 5 years and must include the following:
Experience leading and directing workplace investigations into matters such as employee misconduct, breaches of the collective agreement, and/or policy breaches.
Experience with third party interventions conducting reviews and/or appeals.
Providing advice and assistance to management on discipline, dispute resolution, grievances, and conflict management.
Developing and delivering presentations.
Experience researching and compiling information in preparation for, and during, the collective bargaining process.
Experience preparing investigation files, disciplinary letters, and other related correspondence.

Application instructions:

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Ensure your resume includes your educational accomplishments, employment history including start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and any relevant information that relates to the job to which you are applying.
For specific position-related enquiries, **please contact Jennifer