HRS Manager, Employee and Labour Relations - Education Centre (Full-Time, Permanent)
The Avon Maitland District School Board is inviting applications for the position of HRS Manager, Employee and Labour Relations, within the Human Resource Services department at the Education Centre in Seaforth, Ontario.
The Avon Maitland District School Board is a full service, public, English school district in southwestern Ontario, bordering Lake Huron and covering the counties of Huron and Perth. Nestled in the heart of Southwest Ontario, Huron and Perth Counties include rural farmland and backcountry roads along with areas of historic architecture, arts, culture, and the newest culinary trends.
In the geographical center of this thriving region is Avon Maitland’s Education Centre in Seaforth. The Board’s Administrative Offices are located here, and they contain the central support for 31 elementary and 8 secondary schools, approximately 1600 teachers and 900 support staff. Additional information regarding the Board is available on the Board’s website at https://www.amdsb.ca/.
Reporting to the Senior Human Resource Services Manager, the HRS Manager, Employee and Labour Relations works as part of the Human Resource Services team to provide expertise and support to the Board in areas such as labour and employee relations, collective agreement administration, grievance and conflict resolution, workplace investigations, employee health and wellness, and performance management.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain effective and positive relationships with employees, supervisors/managers and unions;
- Manage day-to-day functions related to the efficient execution and coordination of labour and employee relations in accordance with Board policies and procedures, collective agreements, and legislative requirements;
- Provide leadership and guidance on labour relations matters, including grievance resolutions, arbitrations, human rights, OLRB proceedings, collective bargaining and collective agreement administration/interpretation;
- Provide leadership and guidance on employee relations matters, including employment and education related issues, human rights, progressive discipline, termination, employee
performance/appraisals, attendance concerns, employee complaints and conflict resolution; - Manage the investigation process in accordance with Administrative Procedures and conduct workplace investigations involving allegations of misconduct, harassment, discrimination and workplace violence;
- Oversee the employee health and wellness program, including disability management and attendance support;
- Design and deliver training sessions on human resource topics tailored for management and supervisory staff;
- Foster a positive work environment that encourages collaboration, innovation, and growth among
team members; - Evaluate and oversee the performance of team members, providing regular feedback and coaching
to ensure productivity and professional development.
Education, Qualifications and Experience:
- Undergraduate degree in Human Resource Management or related field;
- Certification in, or pursuit of, the CHRP designation is strongly preferred;
- Progressive human resources experience in a highly unionized public sector environment, preferably in a school board or other multi-site setting;
- Solid working knowledge of all relevant employment legislation and regulations;
- Advanced written and interpersonal communication skills as demonstrated through the ability to manage challenging interactions with multiple parties;
- Demonstrated integrity and credibility in dealing with confidential/sensitive information;
- Sound analytical, problem-solving and negotiation skills with an ability to understand broad, complex organizational issues;
- Ability to quickly evaluate a situation and think critically;
- Proven ability to multi-task, balancing competing priorities and tight deadlines; and,
- Strong computer literacy skills in standard office systems.
Hours of Work: 35 hours per week (12 months per year)
Rate of Pay: $78,969 - $91,961 in accordance with the Terms and conditions of Employment for Non-Union, Management, Administrative and Supervisory Employees
Rate of Pay: $78,969 - $91,961 in accordance with the Terms and conditions of Employment for Non-Union, Management, Administrative and Supervisory Employees
Pension Plan: Defined pension plan through the Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System
(OMERS)
Health & Dental Benefits: Extended and Supplementary Health, Paramedical Services, Dental, including Orthodontics, Out of Province/Country and Health Care Spending Account
(OMERS)
Health & Dental Benefits: Extended and Supplementary Health, Paramedical Services, Dental, including Orthodontics, Out of Province/Country and Health Care Spending Account
Location: Seaforth, ON
○ Upon completion of the probationary period, this job may participate in the Work from Home Program, which is a trial program implemented for the 2023-2024 school year. The WFH program is 1-2 days working from home as determined with the supervisor and with restrictions and parameters. This program may be extended beyond the 2023-2024 school year, at the sole discretion of our senior leadership team.
Start Date: As soon as possible.
Interested applicants are requested to apply through amdsb.simplication.com (steps are below) including
three supervisory references by 4:00 pm on Friday, May 3, 2024.
How to Apply?
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We thank all applicants who submit an application and advise that only candidates that are chosen for an interview will receive a reply.
The AMDSB is committed to equity in employment and equitable hiring practices that allow us to engage qualified staff who reflect diversity. We will make any reasonable accommodation, based on any of the human rights protected grounds, to support candidates to participate in the hiring process.
Note: A satisfactory criminal background check will be part of the recruitment process.