Labour Relations Officer 3

at  Government of Alberta

JOB INFORMATION

Job Requisition ID: 62301
Ministry: Jobs, Economy and Trade
Location: Calgary
Full or Part-Time: Full-Time
Hours of Work: 36.25
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: September 30, 2024
Classification: Opted Out & Excluded Human Relations Level 3
Salary: $3,135.11 to $4,143.88 bi-weekly ($81,826 - $108,155 annually)
The Alberta Relations Board is the independent and impartial tribunal responsible for the day to day interpretation and application of Alberta’s labour laws. The Board administers the Labour Relations Code, the Public Service Employee Relations Act, the Police Officers Collective Bargaining Act, and the Public Education Collective Bargaining Act. The Board is also responsible for appeals under Employment Standards and Occupational Health and Safety legislation as well as adjudicating remedies for reprisals under the Public Interest Disclosure (Whistleblower Protection) Act.

APS COMPETENCIES

Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.
This link will assist you with understanding competencies:

In this role, you will contribute to our team by demonstrating the following behavioral competencies:

• Develop Networks: You communicate regularly with internal and external stakeholders and initiate opportunities for mutual sharing of information. You build trust by being open to different perspectives while looking for long-term and mutually beneficial outcomes.
• Agility: You demonstrate this competency through your use of a broad range of dispute resolution processes and techniques, especially in dealing with complex and highly-charged situations. You use discretion and flexibility when handling individual cases, and work creatively within the policies and procedures to make effective decisions.
• Drive for Results: You demonstrate a strong focus on achieving outcomes. Your strong technical skills, as well as your ability to research and analyze the issues to determine which policies, decisions, collective agreements and legislation apply to each application is critical to success in the role, as is your ability to prepare comprehensive written reports on cases.

A COVER LETTER DEMONSTRATING YOUR QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS FOR THIS POSITION IS REQUIRED AND WILL BE USED AS A SCREENING TOOL.

Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in.

Links and information on what the GoA has to offer to prospective employees.

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• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance
• Opportunity to participate in flexible work arrangements such as working from home up to two days per week and modified work schedule agreement
• Leadership and mentorship programs

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

The Alberta Labour Board offers a unique and challenging opportunity for a labour relations professional with strong investigative, research, analytical and communications skills.
In your role as a Labour Relations Officer, your primary responsibility will be to investigate a variety of applications submitted to the Board. These applications range from determining trade union bargaining rights and unfair labour practice complaints to supervising and conducting votes.
Your research and critical thinking skills are crucial in determining which policies, decisions, collective agreements and legislation apply to each application. Strong analytical and writing skills are essential in gathering and analyzing all background information and preparing comprehensive reports on cases to support the adjudication process.
In your daily interactions with stakeholders and members of the public, your strong communication and interpersonal skills will assist you in managing high stake conversations. You will use your mediation/facilitation skills and knowledge of issues, behaviours and attitudes influencing each application to engage in settlement discussions to successfully resolve disputes. Excellent organizational skills and the ability to work under tight timelines are required to meet the multiple demands of this position. This role involves using online video conferencing (Zoom, WebEx, Teams) extensively.
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In this role, you will contribute to our team by demonstrating the following behavioral competencies:

• Develop Networks: You communicate regularly with internal and external stakeholders and initiate opportunities for mutual sharing of information. You build trust by being open to different perspectives while looking for long-term and mutually beneficial outcomes.
• Agility: You demonstrate this competency through your use of a broad range of dispute resolution processes and techniques, especially in dealing with complex and highly-charged situations. You use discretion and flexibility when handling individual cases, and work creatively within the policies and procedures to make effective decisions.
• Drive for Results: You demonstrate a strong focus on achieving outcomes. Your strong technical skills, as well as your ability to research and analyze the issues to determine which policies, decisions, collective agreements and legislation apply to each application is critical to success in the role, as is your ability to prepare comprehensive written reports on cases