Senior Advisor - Labour Relations

The vancouver school board welcomes applications for the position of:
Senior advisor - labour relations
The organization: vancouver school board (school district 39)
With deep gratitude and respect, we are honoured to be learning and unlearning on the ancestral and unceded lands of the xʷməθkʷəy̓ əm (musqueam), sḵwxwú7mesh úxwumixw (squamish nation) & səlilwətaɬ (tsleil-waututh nation).

At the vsb, we are proud to provide exceptional learning experiences for students. As a large, urban school district, vsb is one of canada’s most diverse school systems. We embrace indigenous ways of knowing and learning and work to expand indigenous perspectives across the curriculum and within our 110 schools and programs, where more than 50,000 students learn and grow.

Equity and inclusivity are at the forefront of our approach to education. 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. 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. Students’ overall well-being and sense of belonging are equally important. 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 seek to continually improve student outcomes in service to them, their families, and the broader community.

Our work is guided by the vsb education plan. For more information about our school district, visit

The opportunity
The district is recruiting for the position of senior labour relations advisor to join our labour relations team within our employee services division. Reporting to the manager – labour relations, you will provide expert advice and support to district leadership staff, including school based leaders, on a cadre of labour relations matters including collective agreement interpretation, grievances and employee discipline for all unionized groups and exempt staff.

In this role, you will organize and conduct grievance meetings, employee misconduct investigations, participate in labour/management committee meetings and collective bargaining, conduct workplace bullying and harassment investigations, as well as research in preparation for mediation and arbitration hearings.

Your strong advocacy, collaboration and written communication skills are imperative for conveying information clearly both internally and with external stakeholders on labour relations matters, potentially of which are contentious. You possess the ability to deal with confidential and sensitive issues objectively and to use your problem-solving skills to address and resolve often complex and ambiguous circumstances. Your organisational ability allows you to effectively manage and prioritize assigned files.

You hold a university degree in a related discipline such as in human resources or labour relations. Your experience will ideally have been gained in a highly unionized, multi-union public sector environment with 5 years of progressively responsible position in labour relations or human resources.

This position is currently 100% in-person at the vsb education centre at 1580 west broadway, vancouver.

Compensation
The compensation package will be commensurate with the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate. The salary range for the position is $106,502 - $125,297 and a competitive benefits package and paid time off. Further details can be provided through the recruitment and selection process.

Additional information for applicants
As a public body, the personal information provided in this application is collected and used by the vancouver school board (“vsb”) in accordance with section 26(c) of the freedom of information and protection of privacy act (“fippa”), rsbc 1996, c.165, as amended. This information will be used by vsb staff for the purpose of evaluating your qualifications, experience, and suitability for this position.

It may also be used to verify the information provided, conduct reference checks, and/or contact you about next steps in the job competition. Pursuant to section 30 of fippa, the vsb takes reasonable security measures to protect the personal information within its custody and control, including what has been provided in this application. Should you have any questions about the collection and use of your personal information, please email

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