Employee Relations and Workforce Abilities Consultant
* Job ID: ADMN-PT-24/25-066
* Location: Kingston
* Deadline: October 7, 2024
* Job Type: Administrative/Management
* Start Date: Immediately
* Department: Belonging, People, and Culture
* Number of Positions: 1
* Duration: Full-Time
POSITION SUMMARY
The Employee Relations and Workforce Abilities Consultant assists the Associate Director, Workplace Relations with the internal operations of the Workplace Relations Department. The Consultant provides leadership and advice to the College management team regarding Workplace Relations functions and interpretation of Collective Agreements, policies, and procedures, ensuring compliance with best practices. The Consultant coordinates and organizes activities and documentation related to Employee/Labour Relations functions and is responsible for the intake and progression of employees through the Disability Management Portfolio at the College. This role serves as the primary contact with the College's Third Party Disability Management Provider and responds to initial inquiries from internal clients and partners, initiating appropriate actions to achieve measured solutions. The Consultant prepares various personnel lists, surveys, and reports, ensuring accuracy and compliance with legislation, College Values, and Workplace Relations best practices. Additionally, the Consultant researches and prepares appropriate documentation and correspondence for disability management meetings, reviews, hearings, grievance meetings, arbitrations, and investigations, ensuring compliance with timelines and procedures detailed in the College's Collective Agreements and Policies. The Consultant represents the College at meetings and attends arbitrations and hearings as assigned, and may act on behalf of the Associate Director as deemed appropriate.
Qualifications
Education and Experience:
A minimum of a 3-year diploma/degree in a relevant field of study such as Business Administration or Human Resources, with a strong emphasis on Human Resources and Labour/Industrial Relations preferred. A minimum of 5 years of related experience in a human resources environment, emphasizing labour relations and disability management, is required. Experience in a unionized environment, working with and interpreting complex collective agreements, as well as acting as the main point of contact for employees engaging in the disability management process, is essential. Proven success in dealing tactfully with sensitive issues and analyzing and solving problems of an administrative or technical nature is necessary.
Other Required Qualifications:
* Solid understanding of standard office practices and procedures, including file management.
* Skillful knowledge of human resources functions.
* Knowledge of College policies/practices/procedures; Collective Agreements, Human Rights, and other applicable legislation.
* Problem-solving skills.
* Proficiency with word processing, spreadsheet, and database software (Microsoft Office Suite); email communications (Outlook); HRMS (PeopleSoft).
* Analytical skills – manipulating and analyzing data/statistics.
* Ability to coordinate/monitor activities, schedule meetings, grievances, etc., and follow up on action items.
* Research skills – ability to research laws, arbitration decisions, past practice.
* Ability to provide administrative services including liaising, preparing correspondence, etc.
* Demonstrated initiative and ability to work in a self-directed manner.
* Respect for confidentiality.
* Detail-oriented and accurate.
* Team player.
* Resourceful and flexible.
* Tactful, courteous, and responsive – ability to exercise sound judgment.
* Knowledge and previous experience in Disability Management.
The successful incumbent must have the ability to report to the work location and work temporarily from a remote location with reliable internet access, as approved by the College and in accordance with the College’s Telework Policy.
Salary & Terms
* Admin Group: Pay Band 9: $74,175 - $92,720 per annum, commensurate with education and experience. In addition to the salary, the position is eligible for pay for performance.
* Contract End Date: October 17, 2025
* Posted Date: September 20, 2024
* Closing Date: October 7, 2024 (4:00 p.m.)
How to Prepare your Application for Submission: You will be able to attach only one document to your application. To prepare your application: Combine your cover letter and resume into one document. Save your document in .PDF, .doc, or .docx format using Last Name, First Name as your naming convention. Click on the Apply Here link and complete the application form. Attach your cover letter/resume document to the application form.
THIS IS A TERM ADMINISTRATIVE POSITION
St. Lawrence College is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace. We encourage and welcome applications from members of designated groups, including women, racialized minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation and identity. St. Lawrence College is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free selection process. SLC provides support in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities, including accommodation that takes into account an applicant's accessibility needs. Candidates requiring accommodation during the recruitment process are asked to contact Belonging, People & Culture at employ@sl.on.ca. To obtain a copy of this position vacancy or any of the position-related documents in an alternate format, please contact employ@sl.on.ca and our Talent Management Consultants will address your requests for accommodation confidentially.
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