Senior Manager, Labour and Employee Relations-Teaching Services-Permanent Full-Time PASS 284

Job Opportunity: Senior Manager, Labour and Employee Relations - Teaching ServicesCompany: Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board (HWCDSB)Location: Father Kennedy Catholic Education Centre - 90 Mulberry Street, HamiltonType: Permanent Full-timePosted: April 16, 2024Deadline for Consideration: Tuesday April 23, 2024 at 4:00 p.m.About Us:At Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board (HWCDSB), we uphold a vision where every student is seen as uniquely crafted in the image of God. Rooted in Catholic values, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and equitable environment where all learners can flourish. We actively encourage applications from individuals from diverse backgrounds, including those facing historical and/or current barriers to equity.Position Overview:As the Senior Manager, Labour and Employee Relations - Teaching Services, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth functioning of our human resources operations. Reporting to the Superintendent of Human Resources, you will provide strategic guidance and support on a range of labour relations matters, collective bargaining, and employee relations initiatives.Key Responsibilities:Lead and manage specific functional units within Human Resources, including Labour/Employee Relations, WSIB Administration, Attendance Support, Disability Management, and Health and Safety.Oversee collective bargaining programs for all unionized employee groups, serving as the primary spokesperson during negotiations.Direct recruitment and selection processes for academic staff, ensuring compliance with policies, legislation, and best practices.Provide expert advice and counsel on HR policies and procedures to stakeholders at all levels of the organization.Collaborate with legal counsel on matters related to arbitration, pay equity, human rights, and other legal proceedings.Contribute to the development and monitoring of Board policy in relevant areas.Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in Industrial Relations, Human Resources, or a related field.Minimum of seven (7) years' experience in Labour Relations/Human Resources, with at least five (5) years in a supervisory capacity.CHRP or CHRL certification required.Extensive knowledge of relevant legislation, including Labour Relations Act, Education Act, Human Rights Code, etc.Strong communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.Salary: Professional Administrative Support Staff (PASS 11) - $112,492 - $144,709How to Apply:Interested candidates are invited to submit a resume and cover letter to careers@hwcdsb.ca by April 29, 2024, 4:00 p.m. Please include the full posting title in the subject line. Additionally, include two (2) Professional References and, if available, a Pastoral Reference Letter. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.Diversity and Inclusion:In our efforts to ensure an inclusive, diverse and representative workforce, HWCDSB will: value, promote and encourage the hiring of staff from under-represented communities; value applicants' additional experiences, lived experience, skills, backgrounds and perspectives collect voluntary self-identification data from applicants in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, HWCDSB's Teacher Hiring Practices Administrative Procedures, and Ontario's Anti -Racism Data Standards: Where the required skills, ability and qualifications of candidates are relatively equal, candidates who self- identify as a member of one or more under-represented groups may be selected. is committed to fostering a diverse and representative workforce.Accommodation:The HWCDSB is also an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. We also recognize our duty to accommodate and foster a culture of inclusion. We will provide accommodations during the hiring process. If an accommodation is required, please inform the Human Resources Team or Hiring Manager in advance of any part of the process. All information received relating to a candidate's required accommodation will be addressed confidentially. education management