Specialist 1, Labour and Employee Relations - Ottawa, Canada - The Ottawa Hospital

The Ottawa Hospital

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Ottawa, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

About The Ottawa Hospital:

Inspired by research and driven by compassionThe Ottawa Hospital (TOH) is one of Canada's largest learning and research multicampus hospitals. With more than 1,100 beds and approximately 12,000 staff members, we deliver specialized care to the Eastern Ontario region.
From the compassion of our people to the relentless pursuit of new discoveries, The Ottawa Hospital never stops seeking solutions to the most complex healthcare challenges while continually engaging with the community to support our vision for better patient care.

Working together with its research institute, the University of Ottawa, and other partners, the hospital is continually gaining national and international recognition for high-quality patient care, teaching and research, while striving to meet the needs of the culturally diverse community we serve.

Position Information:

The Ottawa Hospital has an exciting temporary opportunity If you are a results-oriented and client-service focused Human Resources professional, this may be the job for you The Labour and Employee Relations Specialist is a key member of the Human Resources team who will utilize their solid conflict resolution, negotiation and relationship building skills to collaborate with key leadership and union partners on a number of labour and employee relations initiatives and processes.

This position is temporary until approximately November 1, 2024 with a possiblity of extension.

Rotation/Shifts:

Days, 8 hour shifts.

What you will do:

Being the lead LR representative at all stages of the dispute resolution process including grievances, mediation and arbitration;
Providing advice and support to all levels of management on a variety of LR issues;
Engaging stakeholders in developing LR strategies; participating in Labour Management committee meetings;
Participating in the collective bargaining process, conducting research, drafting language proposals, participating in negotiations;
Developing and maintaining good working relationships with union partners.

What you will bring:

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or in a related discipline (preferably HR/Labour Relations);
Minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible Human Resources experience with a strong focus on Labour Relations;
Proven technical expertise in Labour Relations as demonstrated from working in a unionized environment;
Experience in providing advice and support with regard to labour relations matters involving discipline, performance, attendance management and other conflict situations;
Experience in preparing for, presenting and representing an organization at grievances;
Experience in preparing for and representing an organization at mediation, rightsarbitration, interestarbitration, Ontario Human Rights Commission hearings, and Ontario Labour Relations Board hearings;
Experience in preparing for and participating in contract negotiations;
Solid knowledge of contract administration/interpretation;
Demonstrated knowledge of HR policies and procedures, collective agreements and employmentrelated legislation (Labour Relations Act, Pay Equity Act, Human Rights Code, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, Employment Standards Act, Public Hospitals Act, etc.);
Proven ability to build and maintain partnerships with internal and external stakeholders;
Strong interpersonal and analytical acumen;
Ability to work effectively in a team and autonomously to manage tight deadlines and multiple priorities;
Ability to exercise sound judgment, discretion, tact and a high degree of confidentiality ;
Strong presentation, facilitation and negotiations skills;
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

You will stand out with:

Proficiency in English and French oral expression (advanced level) and comprehension (advanced level).

What you can expect from us:

The Ottawa Hospital is committed to providing a healthy, safe, and inclusive work environment for everyone. We are driven by our purpose to provide each patient with the world-class care, exceptional service and compassion we would want for our loved ones.

We offer an attractive and equitable compensation package including a comprehensive benefits package, a Defined Benefit Pension (DBP) plan, and insurance protection.

We also offer discounts from choice providers on a variety of products and services.

The Ottawa Hospital provides various Health and Wellness resources as well as opportunities for personal and professional development opportunities from our in-house Learning and Leadership Development team to help align your goals with your career objectives.

The Ottawa Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. Upon request, accommodations due to a disability are available throughout the recruitment process.