An exciting opportunity exists at School District 43 (Coquitlam) for Senior Manager of Labour Relations. As the third largest school district in BC with approximately 4,000 employees in 70 schools, we serve the communities of Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, and the villages of Anmore and Belcarra. Our district has been consistently rated by British Columbia Ministry of Education as one of the best performing districts in the province and we are proud to run the largest international education program in Canada.
Under the general direction of the Assistant Director of Labour Relations, this position is responsible for providing leadership in the areas of Labour Relations, managing related legal and contractual obligations, and supporting all levels of management.
The successful candidate will possess a strong background in labour relations with a proven collaborative and resolution based approach. The successful candidate will also have demonstrated negotiation skills, exposure to a large portfolio with multiple complex cases and a proven ability to work effectively in a team environment.
The full job description can be found at www.sd43.bc.ca under the District Office tab, Job Opportunities, Excluded Staff/Administration.
Required Qualifications:
An undergraduate degree or diploma in business administration, labour relations, human resource management or other relevant areas;
A minimum of five years of experience as a strategic and progressive senior labour relations practitioner with specific experience in a large multi-union public sector organization;
Demonstrated understanding of human resources and labour relations practices and an ability to interpret applicable collective agreements and/or various rights related legislation;
Demonstrated ability to conduct presentations for labour relations hearings and relevant forums;
Demonstration of successful interest-based collective agreement negotiation, grievance and conflict resolution, and innovative solutions;
Track record of proactively creating consultative and collaborative partnerships with internal and external stakeholder groups;
Proven analytical, written and oral communication skills with an ability to concisely articulate and write with clarity and purpose;
Well-organized, self-starter with a demonstrated ability to be resilient and to work as an efficient team leader in establishing priorities, achieving goals and objectives when faced with varied and conflicting demands;
Demonstrated ability in the use of computer software and technology;
A CRHP designation is an asset.
A competitive salary is offered along with an industry leading benefits package. The successful applicant will be required to complete two criminal record checks.
To apply, please forward your cover letter, resume and any other relevant documents via email to dcattermole@sd43.bc.ca no later than 4:00 pm on Tuesday November 21, 2017.
We appreciate your interest but regret that only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
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