Manager, Labour Reltions

Halifax Regional Municipality is inviting applications for full-time, permanent position of Manager, Labour Relations in the Employee Relations section of Human Resources.

We have an Employment Equity Policy, and we welcome applications from African Nova Scotians and Other Racially Visible Persons, Women in occupations or positions where they are underrepresented in the workforce,Indigenous/Aboriginal People, Persons with Disabilities and 2

SLGBTQ+ Persons.

Applicants are encouraged to self-identify on their electronic application.

• Provides leadership to a team of Labour Relations Specialists, including providing expert guidance and advice to team members dealing with complex labour relations matters.
• Leads, develops and coaches the team and assists in positioning them as credible, proactive and trusted partners within the business units by building trusting relationships, streamlining LR services and delivering results.
• Implements and manages programs, special projects and services delivered bythe team and recommends new approaches and supporting policies and procedures to address identified needs and to effect continual improvements in the efficiency of HR services offered.
• Demonstrate skills in helping the Municipality navigate the present andfuture landscape in labour relations, in particular in collective bargaining.
• Acts as the Employer’s lead negotiator in collective bargaining as assigned.
• Present to Regional Council and provides updates to senior leadership onlabour relations matters.
• Coordinates with internal partners to facilitate the resolution of escalated issues, ensuring timely and effective solutions.
• Adheres to all policies, procedures, guidelines, processes and practices as outlined by applicable regulations, legislation and collective agreements.
• Provides leadership and direction to the team by conducting regular performance review meetings, providing constructive feedback, creating development plans and teamwork initiatives.
• Hire, train, supervise, and develop team members; manage schedules and workflow; assign duties; and monitor quality of work.
• Monitors staff attendance against organizational standards and implements measures as required.
• Prepare, manage and justify budget. Monitor expenditures ensuring adherence to budgetary approvals, policies and guidelines.
• Supports the integration of the corporate plan; corporate initiatives;
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• May perform other related duties as assigned.

• Undergraduate degree in Law, Business or Human Resources or other related area of study from a recognized and accredited educational institution or suitable combination of education and experience.
• Five years of broad senior experience within the human resource field in aunionized environment with demonstrated experience in grievance management,collective agreement interpretation, progressive discipline, investigation.
• Experience in collective bargaining as Chief Negotiator or as a bargaining team member required.
• Experience in leading, mentoring and engaging a team of professionals.
• Experience in the delivery of programs and the management of staff in aunionized environment.
• CHRP designation an asset.
• Must have demonstrated experience communicating effectively in person and inwriting.

• Thorough knowledge of applicable NS legislation, Trade Union Act, Labour Standards Code, Human Rights Act, Occupational Health & Safety Act.
• Thorough knowledge of labour relations principles and collective agreement administration.
• Knowledge of the shifting industrial relations landscape (past, present andfuture landscape).
• Thorough knowledge of human resource principles and…