Job Description

Labour Relations Consulant

Corporate Services- Human Resources

Status: Contract Full Time; Contract End Date: December 31, 2024

Salary Range: $86,443-$108,052 per annum plus comprehensive benefits

Work mode: Hybrid* see below for more details about this work mode.

Location: 7120 Hurontario Street, Mississauga

Hours of work: 35 hours per week

Who we are: Human Resources (HR) partners with clients to achieve outcomes and create a positive employment experience that is built on trust, respect and teamwork.

What you will do in this role:

Our HR team is looking for an experience Labour Relations Consultant who thrives in a fast pace, challenging, yet rewarding environment. We are looking for a collaborator to work with business management and the broader HR team, to develop and implement appropriate solutions to meet the client needs.

This role will focus on delivering high quality, effective and consistent employee and labour relations (ELR) consultation, providing support aligned to business objectives and corporate strategies, leading settlement discussions in grievance and arbitration matters and other employee and labour relations dispute resolution processes, and providing advice on general ELR issues and concerns to clients.

You will utilize your HR knowledge and experience to advise on the administration and appropriate application of HR policies, Collective Agreements, procedures and standards as well as applicable Provincial and Federal legislation/regulations (e.g. Employment Standards Act, Human Rights Code, Labour Relations Act). You will be a trusted advisor and help to guide client management teams on resolving employee and labour relations issues.

Lastly, you will participate in negotiations, leads settlement discussions in grievances/arbitrations, discipline and conflict resolutions, Human Rights, Employment Standards and Health & Safety related issues.

If you enjoy Labour & Employee relations work, this is the job for you!

What the role requires:

• University degree with specialization in HR or related field
• Five years’ of progressive experience in complex public or private sector unionized work
• Direct experience with recruitment, compensation and benefits administration, labour relations, employee relations, safety, organizational development and learning
• Demonstrated ability to lead negotiations in grievance and other employee and labour relations dispute resolution processes
• An understanding of applicable Human Resources legislation including the Employment Standards Act, Labour Relations Act, the Ontario Human Rights Code, the Ontario Pay Equity Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, etc.
• Combination of education and experience may be considered

Skills/Abilities:

• Demonstrated business literacy and consulting skills with demonstrated ability to persuade/influence business leaders
• Demonstrated knowledge of contemporary HR practices
• Excellent communications skills both verbal and written and excellent interpersonal skills
• Strong presentation skills and demonstrated ability to prepare and present reports
• Excellent problem solving, decision making , critical thinking, and analytical skills
• Proficiency Word, Excel, Outlook, One Note, Powerpoint, etc,
• Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias

Perks @ Peel and why you will love working for us:

• Comprehensive Health, Dental, Vision benefit plan including psychological health (effective start date)
• Voluntary enrolment into OMERS pension plan
• Accrue Vacation on a monthly basis up to 3 weeks per annum
• 3 Paid personal days and floating holidays
• Flexible hours supporting your wellness and wellbeing
• Annual performance review and merit increases based on performance
• Supportive leadership and a culture of respect and inclusion
• Access to tuition reimbursement and learning and development resources

In this role you will have the ability to work remotely and attend on-site when required based on operational requirements at the 7120 Hurontario Street, Mississauga worksite. The frequency of on-site activities may vary on a weekly basis and based on operational requirements. Your remote work location must be located within the province of Ontario.

The Region of Peel offers job based flexible hours of work that allows employees to manage personal and professional responsibilities while at the same time ensures business operational needs and customer service expectations are achieved.

Interview: Our recruitment process will be completed with video conference technology.

At Peel Region, we value being open and transparent with our community. The Ontario government has passed legislation that will dissolve Peel Region on January 1, 2025. Peel remains committed to providing uninterrupted services to our residents and businesses through the transition. Skilled and qualified professionals are and will be needed to deliver services to the Peel community regardless of the governance model. For information about our transition and how we continue delivering services, visit peelregion.ca/transition.

If this opportunity matches your qualifications and experience, please apply on-line.

As part of the Region’s ongoing commitment to health and safety, there are enhanced COVID-19 specific safety protocols and/or personal protective equipment requirements (e.g. masks, eye protection, etc.) in place to help protect health and safety. The additional requirements are determined based on the nature of the work being carried out.

About Us

Peel Region consists of the cities of Brampton and Mississauga, and the town of Caledon. Peel Region delivers essential services to more than 1.5 million residents and approximately 175,000 businesses.

We’re working to create a community that is safe, inclusive, and accessible. A place where everyone feels they belong and can access the services they need to thrive throughout each stage of life.

Our workforce is 6,700 strong and since 1974, we’ve been delivering a wide range of resident focused services. Our services include paramedic services, health programs, long-term care and services for seniors, child care support, garbage collection and recycling, waste water and water treatment, road maintenance, financial assistance, and housing support.

Recognized by Canada's Healthy Workplace Month® with the Great Employer Award presented by Excellence Canada, Peel Region is a place where everyone feels they belong. We strive to develop a workplace that values and respects diversity, practices inclusion, recognizes the unique contributions and abilities of all people and facilitates innovative thinking. At Peel Region, people come first. Each employee has an important role within our community and when we work together, it’s impactful. We encourage you to join us in delivering essential services and programs to our diverse community. You won't find a better opportunity than Peel Region.

Additional Information

Peel Region is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is respected and valued for their contributions, and where everyone is treated fairly and has opportunity to grow and develop. As one of the most diverse regions in Canada, we are committed to establishing a qualified workforce that is reflective of the population we serve.

Peel Region is committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment process, upon request. If you require accommodation please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs. Accessible formats and communication supports are available. Please contact zzg-hrtalentacquisition@peelregion.ca.

Please be advised, Peel Region uses email to communicate with their applicants for open job competitions. It is the applicant’s responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked daily and accepts emails from unknown users. As we send time sensitive correspondence via email (i.e. testing bookings, interview dates), it is imperative that applicants check their email regularly. If we do not hear back from applicants, we will assume that you are no longer interested in the position and your application will be removed from the competition.