Description
Start Date: January 6th, 2025 - Temporary, One (1) Year
Location: Educational Center, 1580 West Broadway
(This is not a work from home or hybrid position)
With deep gratitude and respect, we are honoured to be learning and unlearning on the ancestral and unceded lands of the x?m?θk??y??m (Musqueam), S?wx_wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish) Nation, and s?lilw?ta? (Tsleil-Waututh) Nation.
At the VSB, we are proud to provide exceptional learning experiences for students. As a large, urban school district, the VSB is one of Canada’s most diverse school systems and equity and inclusivity are at the forefront of our approach to education.
Throughout the District, more than 7,700 staff work to create learning environments where every student thrives by prioritizing students’ needs, applying evidence-informed practices, and building relationships. The VSB’s culture reflects the diversity of our city. Students enrolled in VSB come from varied backgrounds and lived experiences and are encouraged to explore and share their unique selves and gifts. Our commitment to students goes beyond academics with students’ overall well-being and sense of belonging being equally important. As an organization, we strive to build a school system where every student can be their authentic self and succeed throughout their learning journey. In doing this work, we champion equity and accountability by making evidence-based decisions. As a learning organization, humility is our guidepost as we work to continually improve student outcomes in service to them, their families, and the broader community. For more information about our school district, visit https://www.vsb.bc.ca/.
THE OPPORTUNITY:
We are looking for a full-time temporary Senior Human Resources Advisor - Labour Relations to join our Labour Relations team within the Employee Services Division. In this role, you will provide expert advice and support to management staff regarding collective agreement interpretation, labour relations practices, and employee management procedures for all unionized groups as well as exempt staff.
RESPONSIBILITIES
In this role, you will organize and conduct grievance meetings; complete full cycle employee misconduct investigations, including interviewing witnesses, conducting investigation meetings, determining appropriate outcomes, and drafting written documentation; participate in Labour/Management meetings and collective bargaining; conduct investigations into allegations of bullying and harassment; and conduct research to support, prepare materials for, and attend mediation, arbitration, and human rights hearings.
QUALIFICATIONS
Your strong communication and business writing skills are imperative for conveying information clearly with individuals both internal and external to the organization in situations which can be emotionally charged. You possess the ability to deal with sensitive issues objectively and to apply your problem-solving skills to circumstances which are often complex and ambiguous. Your organizational ability allows you to effectively manage your time, prioritize demand, and juggle administrative tasks. You hold a University Degree in a related field such as Human Resources, Public Administration, Business Administration or Industrial Relations. Your experience will ideally have been gained in a multi-union public sector environment with 5 years of progressively responsible Human Resources/Labour Management.
COMPENSATION
The salary for the temporary Senior Human Resources Advisor - Labour Relations is $103,905 plus a comprehensive benefits package, including, Municipal Pension Plan, Vancouver Employee Savings Plan, Extended Health, Dental, Group Life, Long Term Disability, Vacation, Gratuity, and potential Compensatory time.
TO APPLY
To be considered for this position, please apply via makeafuture.ca and include a cover letter and resume along with your application to this competition. The closing date for this competition is Friday, November 22nd at 4:30 p.m.
Create a profile on Make a Future
Click "Apply Now" under Management positions
Upload all supporting documents. Your application must include a cover letter, resume and your last 3 direct supervisors/managers as references.
Answer the job posting questions
Once your application has been submitted you will receive a confirmation email.
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified for an interview.
The VSB has been given approval from the Human Rights Tribunal for a Special Program under s. 42(3) of the Human Rights Code. Under this special program, the VSB seeks to preferentially hire Aboriginal persons to a variety of teaching positions. Therefore, each applicant may wish to provide, on a voluntary basis, information whether they self-identify as an Aboriginal person.
