Coquitlam School District invites applications for the position of Manager, Human Resources, Labour Relations for a temporary one year term.   As the third largest school district in the province we are located within a 40 minute drive from downtown Vancouver.  The school district has a population of 33,000 students with approximately 3,500 teaching, administrative, managerial and support staff.

This position is labour relations focused and the successful individual will be responsible for providing  expertise in the area of labour relations, the collective agreement, and other legal requirements.  This position will be involved in the grievance and arbitration process, employee investigations, and providing advice and assistance to Principals and Managers.  Other duties may be assigned as needed to meet the needs of the district.

Required Education and Experience

Completion of a relevant university degree, a certificate or diploma program in Human Resources Management, or an appropriate combination of training and applicable experience
An appropriate level of experience in Human Resources/Labour Relations preferably in a complex multi- union public sector environment
Experience in the education sector is an asset
CHRP certification preferred
Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, and implement solutions to issues and operational problems
Excellent managerial, interpersonal, negotiating, dispute resolution and communication skills
A valid class 5 BC Driver’s license and  business use of personal vehicle

A competitive salary is offered along with a generous benefits package. The successful applicant will be required to successfully complete two criminal record checks.

To apply, please forward your resume and three reference contacts to lkydd@sd43.bc.ca, Fax:  604-937-6758, or 550 Poirier Street, Coquitlam, BC, V3J 6A7 no later than Thursday, October 8, 2015 at 4:00 pm. We regret that only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. “The deliberations of employees, and Committees used to screen and consider job applications, shall be kept in strict confidence, and shall not be disclosed to any person except as required by law. Personal references, recommendations and evaluations collected or generated by Board employees and Committee members as part of the Board’s hiring processes (other than references whose authorship and content is already known to the job applicant) shall be treated as having been supplied in confidence to the Board for the purposes of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.”.
Location:	Coquitlam, BC
Profession(s):	Human Resources Labour Relations
Date Posted:	Thursday, September 24, 2015 at 2:26:34 PM (PST)
Posting Expires:	Thursday, October 8, 2015 at 4:00:00 PM (PST)