Description
(TCDSB is currently reviewing position titles, they are subject to change)
Vision
The Toronto Catholic District School Board (TCDSB) is proud to be a significant part of the fabric of publicly funded Catholic education in the province of Ontario. We serve approximately 84,000 students in nearly 200 Catholic schools in the City of Toronto and represent close to 475,000 Catholic school supporters.
At the TCDSB, we grow in knowledge, with justice and hope. The TCDSB is an inclusive Catholic learning community that nurtures faith development and academic excellence through the love of God, neighbor, and self.
We fully engage students in learning that supports their academic, spiritual, socio-emotional, and physical growth and development. At TCDSB, we have a long and distinguished history of providing excellence in Catholic education for the Toronto community.
The Ontario Catholic School Graduate Expectations our Catholic values, and the Board's Pastoral Plans are foundational to our exemplary approach to teaching and learning in the 21st Century.
With a staff of 14,000, the TCDSB is a dynamic school board and is seeking a full time Labour Relations Coordinator within the Human Resources department.
We are an inclusive employer. All interested applicants are welcome to apply.
Key Accountabilities
Reporting to and under the direction of the Head of Labour Relations and Occupational Health and Safety, this role serves as a key member within the Labour Relations Department, providing leadership and strategic advice to our internal clients ranging from senior level administration, management, and supervisory staff to support organizational effectiveness and goal achievement. The Labour Relations Coordinator will work with both the bargaining units and non-unionized employees to foster a climate of positive and collaborative labour relations.
Work to improve the labour relations function and provide leadership and advice relating to all labour relations matters including grievance decisions, arbitrations, human rights, and collective bargaining
Supports leaders at all levels of the organization in partnership to resolve complex issues that impact the service delivery of the organization
Maintain and build positive relationships and trust with all employee groups both Union and Non-Union
Provide expert advice, support, and consultation on a broad range of employee and labour relations matters to management staff
Lead meetings with union officials for the purpose of dealing with union complaints and grievances, taking appropriate actions to ensure management rights are upheld and preparing responses as required
Provide expert advice and guidance regarding the administration, interpretation, and application of collective agreements, and the handling of complaints and/or grievances for both union and non-union staff
Provide guidance and support to the Human Resource Services Department on Labour Relations issues to continually improve the delivery of Human Resource Services to Administration and Board employees
Perform other duties as assigned or required
Requirements
Undergraduate degree in Human Resources, Business, Law, or related discipline
A minimum of four (4) years' experience in Human Resources, in a complex and highly unionized environment
Public education sector experience is considered an asset
Experience with interpretation of collective agreements, contract administration, and grievance/ arbitration preparation
Training, knowledge and experience in managing workplace investigations
A history of successful, positive, union-management relationships, and the ability to create a cooperative and consultative approach to achieving goals and objectives which includes dispute resolution
Demonstrated, exceptional negotiation and mediation skills
A working knowledge of labour, employment, and education law and all relevant legislations
Ability to work both interdependently and independently; self-motivated
Strong leadership skills with the ability to mentor, guide and develop others
Presentation, report writing, oral and written communication skills
Sound judgement, analytical, problem-solving skills, decision making, and organizational skills
This is a non-union Level 6 position with a salary range of $ 113,965 - $1 36,754 along with comprehensive benefits including pension plan, vacation, and professional development opportunities.
Who we are
Our mission at TCDSB is to inspire learning in every way and support our students and employees.
Employees who work in our corporate setting are passionate and have a strong belief in our mission and making TCDSB a leader in public education. We are:
Committed to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
Accountable
Relationship builders
Adaptable
People developers we engage, coach, and develop
Continuous improvers and innovators; and
Team oriented
We know and believe that diverse and inclusive teams empower us to make better decisions and inspire continuous improvement so that we can better serve our students, communities, and employees.
As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from individuals who would contribute to the further diversification of our staff, including but not limited to, those who are Indigenous, Black, 2SLGBTQ+, and racialized. You are invited to voluntarily indicate if you identify as such a person. This information will be kept confidential.
The TCDSB is committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).
Should you require code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know when contacted. We will work with you to meet your needs.
Disability-related accommodation during the application process is available upon request. Learn more about the TCDSB Fair Hiring Policies and Accommodation Process. https://5il.co/1dkld
Our hybrid work model balances working from home and meaningful in-person interaction at our Catholic Education Centre located at 80 Sheppard Ave, E, Toronto, ON.
All interested applicants are asked to apply online no later than January 10, 2025 via email to Nairi Kazazian, Head of Labour Relations and Occupational Health and Safet y: nairi.kazazian@tcdsb.org.
We thank all prospective applicants for showing interest in this position; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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