Labour Relations Advisor / Team Leader

Important messages

We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please use the Contact information below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

Assessment accommodation

When you apply to this selection process, you are not applying for a specific job, but to an inventory for future vacancies. As positions become available, applicants who meet the qualifications may be contacted for further assessment.

We are looking for individuals experienced in operational level labour relations in a unionized environment from the private sector, non-Federal public sector and Federal Sector to join our team.

Immediate need: Positions to be filled: 10

How does this work?

Step 1: Read the entire advertisement. Want to join our team! Let us know you’re interested! 👍 Click “Apply online”.

Step 2: Tell us about you! 😊 Attach your resume and answer the screening questions in the online application.

Step 3: We will carefully review all of your qualifications. If your talent matches one of our immediate or upcoming opportunities we may contact you for further information or assessment.

Creating an environment where diverse perspectives are valued begins with self-declaration. Count yourself in and self-declare by identifying to which employment equity group(s) you belong to. In order to self-declare, please ensure to indicate this by checking off the appropriate box within the online application as part of the Employment Equity section.

*The term “Aboriginal” is used within this job advertisement as it relates to the Employment Equity Act and other legislative frameworks. The term “Indigenous” is used where possible, in alignment with the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.

Duties

Operational level advice and guidance includes key labour relations activities such as (but not limited to) grievances, workplace accommodation, misconduct, unsatisfactory performance. The Labour Relations Operations Team in DND provides service through 5 teams, each team dedicated to provision of service to a specific set of Canadian Armed Forces and DND organizations. The majority of services within each team are provided remotely, meaning that regardless of the location of the Labour Relations Officer/Team Leader, their clients could be from anywhere across Canada.

Our PE-04 Team Leads in Labour Relations would also have a background in LR. This is a leadership role and it will have the following responsibilities and opportunities:

• Leading all levels in the grievance process, as well as Federal Public Sector Labour Relations and Employment Board adjudication files and Canadian Human Rights Complaints.
• Supervising teams of 3-5 people
• Building a culture of client service and informal resolution
• Leadership training, mentors and career coaching

Work environment

The Department of National Defence (DND) is a large organization with approximately 25,000 civilian employees represented by the majority of the 18 Bargaining Agents who represent public service employees employed in the Federal Public Service. Labour Relations Officers in DND provide advice and guidance to a dedicated client group on a wide area of operational issues involving employees including misconduct, performance issues, absenteeism, medical and personal issues impacting employment, workplace accommodation, grievances, Canadian Human Rights Complaints, collective
agreement interpretations/applications, exclusions from representation by a union, strike preparation and strike management.

As a member of our team, you will have an opportunity to play a key role in providing services to our clients, interact with a dynamic group of professional teammates, and receive mentoring/support in learning the DND organization and the specific differences in labour relations in both DND and the Federal Sector.

Intent of the process

An inventory of applications or a pool of qualified candidates may be established and may be used to staff identical and/or similar positions within DND with various locations, various linguistic profiles and/or requirements, security levels, employment types and tenures which may vary according to the position being staffed.

Positions to be filled: 10

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

Education:
Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in human resources management, labour or industrial relations, psychology, public or business administration, organizational development, education sciences, social sciences, sociology, or in any other field relevant to the work to be performed.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:

PE-03 and PE-04:
*Recent and **Significant experience in providing ***Operational Level advice and guidance to management in labour relations in a unionized environment.

Experience in writing documents prepared for management to guide decision-making such as (but not limited to) briefing notes, recommendations to management, reports on reviews of key labour relations activities such as misconduct, grievances, administrative investigations and workplace
accommodation.

Experience in the interpretation and application of legislation, collective agreements and policies related to labour relations.

PE-04 only:
Experience in supervising, coaching, mentoring or providing labour relations guidance to other Human Resources Advisors.

NOTES:
“Recent*” experience is defined as experience associated with having performed this function within the past five (5) years.

“Significant**" experience is defined as the depth and breadth of experience normally associated with the performance of those duties for a period of approximately 2 years.

***Operational level advice and guidance includes key labour relations activities such as (but not limited to) grievances, workplace accommodation, misconduct, unsatisfactory performance.

The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)

Various language requirements
- English Essential
- French Essential
- Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB
- Bilingual Imperative CBC/CBC

Information on language requirements

COMPETENCIES:
Demonstrating integrity and respect
Thinking things through
Working effectively with others
Showing initiative and being action-oriented

ABILITIES:
Communication
Ability to analyze complex labour relations issues, identify options and recommend solutions.

Additional qualifications may be required for some positions and you may be contacted and asked to submit information or to be further assessed.

The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)

ASSET EDUCATION
Graduation with a degree or master degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in labour or industrial relations or law.

Degree equivalency

ASSET EXPERIENCE:
Depending on the position being staffed, the qualification below may be deemed an essential requirements.

Experience working with union representatives in order to resolve issues.
Experience mediating and/or influencing outcomes to workplace conflicts or disputes.
Experience working on preparation of cases for review by 3rd party Labour Relations Officer jurisdictions, such as (but not limited to) Provincial Workers’ Compensation Boards, Provincial or Federal Human Rights Commissions, and Grievance Arbitration or Adjudication Boards/Tribunals.
Experience negotiating settlements.
Experience with collective bargaining or strike management.
Experience working or volunteering in a mixed civilian and military environment

Additional qualifications may be required for some positions and you may be contacted and asked to submit information or to be further assessed.

Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women

Information on employment equity

The Department of National Defence is committed to providing an environment where justice, fairness and the elimination of barriers helps build a skilled, diverse and representative workforce reflective of Canada. We welcome diversity in all its forms, promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply. Please note that preference for hiring will first be given to candidates who are members of the above mentioned designated groups.

In support of Strong, Secure, Engaged (SSE) initiative #24, consideration may be given to the spouses or common-law partners of Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members.

Conditions of employment

Conditions of Employment:

Reliability status or Secret Security clearance (depending on the position being staffed).
Occasional travel within Canada.
Overtime as required.
Telework (working from home) for a temporary period of time (this is specifically dependent upon the status of COVID-19 at the time of an appointment).

All employees of the core public administration are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, unless accommodated based on a medical contraindication, religion, or another prohibited ground for discrimination as defined under the Canadian Human Rights Act and attest to their vaccination status.

Other information

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply.

Information on employment equity

1. Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.

2. All information obtained throughout the selection process, from the time of application to close of process, may be used to evaluate the candidates.

3. A variety of assessment tools may be used. This may include application screening, interviews, role play scenarios, recorded presentation, written assessments, reference checks, board knowledge and interactions with internal staff during the process.

4. A random and/or top down selection of candidates may be used in the determination of those to be given further consideration in the assessment process.

5. Asset qualifications can be invoked as essential qualifications as identified by the hiring manager.

6. Appointment decisions may be based on one or more of the following criteria:
a. Matching of the individual's experience or qualifications to the strengths and weaknesses of
the work team;
b. Matching of the individual's experience or qualifications to the specific duties of the position
being staffed;
c. Depth, breadth, type of work-specific experience;
d. Level/degree of one or more competencies/qualifications; and
e. Organizational needs, including Employment Equity

7. Our organization will only accept on-line applications for this opportunity. Please click “Apply online” to submit your application. Should you have a disability or an exceptional circumstance that requires an alternative application method, please contact Christina for guidance.

On October 6, 2021, the Government of Canada announced details of its plans to require vaccination across the federal public service.

As per the new Policy on COVID-19 Vaccination for the Core Public Administration Including the Royal Canadian Mounted Police federal public servants in the Core Public Administration and members of the RCMP must attest to their vaccination status. The requirement for employees to be fully vaccinated applies whether they are teleworking, working remotely or working on-site. This is a condition of employment and it applies to indeterminate (permanent), determinate (term), casual, and student hiring. Should you reach the point in the selection process where it is necessary to verify terms and conditions of employment then the hiring manager or a human resources representative will contact you in order to complete an attestation.

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans first and then to Canadian citizens and permanent residents, with the exception of a job located in Nunavut, where Nunavut Inuit will be appointed first.

Information on the preference to veterans

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.