Specialist Labour Relations North

Position #: 9000916

Expected Start Date: December 02, 2024

Union: OOS

Facility: Battlefords Union Hospital

City/Town: North Battleford

Department: Labour Relations North

Type: Full-time temporary

Expected Up to Date: December 02, 2026

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days

Hours of Work: 5 shifts of 7.5 hours per 1 weeks

Relief: No

Float: No

Field Hours: No

Salary or Pay Band: As per Terms and Conditions of Employment

Travel Required: Yes

Job Description:

Labour Relations Specialists are responsible for providing advanced knowledge as a strategic partner and subject matter expert in the design, delivery, and implementation of human resource services and strategies to improve operations, achieve goals, and resolve issues. The Specialist provides solutions for labour relations issues including interpretation, application and administration of collective agreements and relevant legislation, labour relations and conflict resolution advice in support of managing workplace matters, strategic labour relations advice and support for organization change and strategic initiatives, conducting the grievance process, negotiating and documenting grievance settlements, preparing for arbitration and other adjudications, contributing to labour relations policy development, conducting workplace investigations, preparing for and participating in collective bargaining, and providing training on labour relations matters within the organization.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience

• 3-5 years' experience in Human Resources

Education

• Degree/Diploma in Business Admin, Commerce, HR, Industrial Relations or Law

Licenses

• Valid Class 5 driver's license

Other Education and Training

• Licensed, and in good standing, with regulatory body, if applicable
• Undergraduate degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Competencies

• Critical thinking skills
• Analytical skills
• Mobilizes people, inspires and leads by example
• Capability to transform systems: Encourage and support innovation

Knowledge and Abilities

• Commitment to quality, safety, and improvement striving towards zero harm
• Knowledge in organization's goals, vision, mission and values
• Ability to lead and coach others
• Proven ability to collaborate and partner with a wide variety of stakeholders
• Ability to adapt to and implement change
• Commitment to a diverse, representative workforce and cultural safety
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Knowledge in Labour Relations concepts, principles and issues
• Knowledge in the Saskatchewan health care system
• Committed to delivering on patient and family centred care
• Knowledge in applicable legislation and standards
• Knowledge in First Nation and Metis history in Saskatchewan
• Knowledge in applicable human resource functions and disciplines
• Knowledge in the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action
• Exemplifies ethical practices, professionalism and personal integrity

Other Information

• Depending on the applicant, the following locations will be considered for this position; North Battleford, Prince Albert, Lloydminster, Yorkton, Saskatoon, Regina, Swift Current.
• For more information on the city of North Battleford please visit https://www.cityofnb.ca/
• Travel within Saskatchewan

We work together to improve our health and well-being. Every day. For everyone.

We are committed to building a representative, diverse, inclusive, and culturally responsive workforce.

We are committed to the Truth and Reconciliation Commissions Calls to Action.

We work in the spirit of truth and reconciliation, acknowledging Saskatchewan as the traditional territory of First Nations and Métis People.