Labour Relations Advisor - Exempt Position

OPEN DATE:        Thursday, November 28, 2024

CLOSING DATE:  Open until filled

DEPARTMENT:     Human Resources

REPORTS TO:      Director of Human Resources

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City of Powell River

Come live, work and play in paradise! Located along the Sunshine Coast of British Columbia, Powell River is a contemporary hub that balances abundant, natural beauty and a surplus of adventures with growing industry sectors in technology, retail, and tourism. Located just a 90-minute ferry away from Vancouver Island, within the traditional territory of the Tla'amin First Nation, Powell River offers a mix of urban and rural living in a temperate climate. It’s known for an unparalleled outdoor lifestyle, a vibrant arts community, and four seasons of recreational adventures to explore.

Labour Relations Advisor

Competition #0057

Are you looking for a more relaxed lifestyle away from the hustle of the City? Are you a strong communicator with the ability to influence and persuade others?  If you have a knack for proactive conflict resolution and navigating employee relations concerns, then we want to hear from you! The City of Powell River has an exciting opportunity for a highly skilled, dedicated professional to join our team as a Labour Relations Advisor. We offer competitive compensation, relocation assistance, extended health and dental benefits, superior pension plan contributions and much more! 

Reporting to the Director of Human Resources, you will play a lead role in providing expertise in a broad range of employment and labour issues within a complex unionized environment. Having a solid understanding of union management relationships, you’ll help to ensure consistent interpretation of collective agreements and compliance with labour laws, regulations, and workplace policies. A skilled communicator and negotiator, you’ll lead the way through employee grievances and concerns, approaching each situation with an open mind to find resolutions that consider all involved. Your ability to facilitate open dialogue and understanding will be essential as you work to find common ground amidst differing perspectives.

Ideally, you hold a Bachelor's degree in Labour Relations, Human Resources, or a related field along with at least five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in employee relations, ideally gained in a local government setting. A CPHR designation is an asset. Considerable knowledge of applicable labour laws and relevant legislation is required, as is the ability to influence and persuade others and apply creative solutions to complex workplace issues. 

The successful applicant must be willing to relocate to Powell River; relocation assistance is available. This is a full-time permanent position with annual salary range of $84,456 - $96,900. 

Labour Relations Advisor Job Description

How to Apply:

1. Complete the application below. Once complete, click Next.

2. Attach a cover letter and a resume as separate PDF or Word documents. This is a mandatory requirement of the application process. 

3. Attach copies of degrees, diplomas, and certifications if applicable in one single PDF or Word document.

4. IMPORTANT: Each applicant must use an email address unique to them.

Applicants may be required to participate in formal testing and interviews and to provide documentation to demonstrate and support their qualifications.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, we may choose to only acknowledge those applicants selected for interview.