People & Culture Labour Relations Specialist FT Permanent

Ymcaottawa
CA - Ontario - Ottawa
January 30, 2025
Medical

People & Culture Labour Relations Specialist (FT Permanent)

Job Category: Human Resources

Requisition Number: PEOPL001350

Posted : October 29, 2024
Full-Time
On-site
Salary : $79,164 CAD per year

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The YMCA is a charity that has been helping Canadians improve their lives since the first Y opened in 1851. Y programs are offered at more than 1,700 locations across Canada and help more than 2.25 million people annually become healthier in spirit, mind, and body. The YMCA of the National Capital Region proudly serves people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities, and works to address critical social needs in our community.

This position requires a commitment to the Y mission and core values of responsibility, honesty, caring, respect, and inclusion, which form the foundation of all Y programs and services.

What do you offer?

Reporting to the People & Culture Manager, the People & Culture Labour Specialist provides excellent service to the public and staff of the YMCA of the National Capital Region. Key responsibilities include building strong relationships with stakeholders, ensuring compliance with employment laws, conducting investigations, managing grievances and arbitrations.

Key objectives:

Promoting a positive work environment by fostering trust, respect, and inclusivity between management and employees.
Providing tailored, practical advice and hands-on support to other non-profits and charities with their labour relations needs.
Creating a comprehensive digital repository of labour relations tools accessible to YMCAs across Canada.
Conducting effective work investigations into employee complaints or misconduct while managing labour relations matters.

Some of the tasks of this position include:

Labour Relations

Administering and interpreting collective agreements and managing employee relations issues.
Ensuring compliance with employment laws through audits and proactive solutions.
Conducting investigations and collaborating with managers on performance management.
Supporting health and safety activities and preparing for arbitration cases.

Collaborative Labour Relations

Providing tailored advice and support to YMCAs and charities with their labour relations needs.
Creating a digital repository of labour relations tools accessible to YMCAs and charities.

Work Investigations

Leading thorough investigations into employee complaints and misconduct.
Maintaining confidentiality and documenting findings.
Providing guidance and support to managers and employees throughout the investigation process.

People and Culture Administration and Legal Compliance

Assisting in developing and communicating HR policies.
Reviewing and updating policies and providing employee training.
Preparing HR letters ensuring accuracy and compliance.
Developing and updating job descriptions across the Association.

What qualifications and abilities are we looking for?

The successful candidate will have the following:

Education

Post-secondary Certificate or Diploma in Human Resources, or an undergraduate degree in Labour Relations or a related field.

Language

Fluent in English, oral and written.
Bilingualism is an asset.

Experience, Skills and Abilities

5 years of experience in Labour Relations within a unionized and non-unionized environment.
Strong knowledge of the Labour Relations Act and Employment Standards Act.
Experience with collective agreements and grievance management.
Experience in conducting employee investigations.
Solid background in HRIS.

Additional Requirements:

Applicants must have a valid permit to work in Canada.
A Police Record check, not more than 6 months old is required.
Staff must complete mandatory training for the protection of Children & Youth annually.

Core Competencies:

Organization Sensitivity: Knowledge of the scope and diversity of the Association's strategic outcomes.
Problem Solving: Identifying issues and implementing solutions.
Communication: Clear and timely communication.
Quality Focus: Setting and surpassing success criteria.
Collaboration: Working collaboratively across departments.
Confidentiality: Safeguarding employee information.

How to apply?

All internal applicants must inform their supervisor of their intention to apply for the position.

Thank you for your interest in joining the YMCA of the National Capital Region. We appreciate all applications. Due to the volume of applicants, we are only able to contact those selected for further consideration in the hiring process.

The YMCA of the National Capital Region is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Read the full job description and apply online on the recuiter's web-site

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