Employee Relations Officer

at  District School Board of Niagara

QUALIFICATIONS:

University degree in Industrial or Labour Relations, Labour Studies, Human Resources, or a related field.
CHRL (Certified Human Resources Leader) designation.
Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in the field of Human Resources/Labour Relations in a unionized environment.
OR
Equivalent combination of education and experience, as deemed by the Board.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS/ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Advanced knowledge of relevant legislation and case law.
Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply Human Resources/Employee Relations best practices, applicable legislation, policies, procedures, and collective agreements.
Experience in a large, unionized, public sector environment preferred. Experience in the Education sector an asset.
Experience using human resources information systems.
Demonstrated proficiency drafting and editing written communications and superior documentation skills.
Proficiency in computer applications such as Microsoft Office Suite and Internet Explorer.
Excellent strategic planning, issues management, analytical problem-solving, and negotiation skills.
Ability to exercise considerable independent judgment, tact, and sensitivity
Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritize and successfully complete projects with conflicting deadlines and urgency.
Demonstrated experience building and maintaining collaborative working relationships.
Ability to work in a team environment as well as independently.
A valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle.
Salary range: $ 96,635 – $ 113,084. Includes a comprehensive benefit plan. This is a full-time, 12-month, 35 hour per week position and is part of the Board’s union-exempt Administrative Management Group.
Applications including cover letter, resume and three professional references must be submitted via Apply to Education by Wednesday, October 7, 2024, at 4:00 p.m.
The District School Board of Niagara is committed to equity and inclusion in the recruitment and hiring of its employees, who reflect the diversity of our community and students we serve. We encourage and welcome submissions from candidates from diverse backgrounds to build a supportive and inclusive workplace. DSBN welcomes applications from: Indigenous peoples, members of visible minorities, women, persons with visible and non-visible disabilities, persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, and others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. The DSBN is committed to “Achieving Success Together” and recognizes that increasing the diversity of its workforce supports this objective.
DSBN will make interview and employment accommodations during the selection process, based on any of the human rights protected grounds. Please notify us in advance and we will work with you to meet your needs. Applicants are thanked for making known their interest in working for the District School Board of Niagara. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals; however, only those under consideration will be contacted.
Personal information on this form is collected, used and disclosed in accordance with the Education Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.E.2, as amended and the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. R.S.O 1990, C.M. 56, as amended and will be used for the purpose of determining eligibility of the above-noted position and any similar or related purpose(s). Questions about this collection, use and disclosure should be directed to the Freedom of Information Coordinator, District School Board of Niagara, 191 Carleton Street, St. Catharines, ON L2R 7P4 905-641-1550.
Land Acknowledgement
The land on which we gather is the traditional territory of the Haudenosaunee and Anishinaabe peoples, many of whom continue to live and work here today. This territory is covered by the Upper Canada Treaties and is within the land protected by the Dish with One Spoon Wampum agreement. Today this gathering place is home to many First Nations, M é tis, and Inuit peoples acknowledging this reminds us that our great standard of living is directly related to the resources and friendship of Indigenous people

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