BAND 3 - Senior Manager, Employee Relations (BC Public Service)

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Posting TitleBAND 3 - Senior Manager, Employee RelationsPosition ClassificationBand 3UnionN/AWork OptionsLocationBurnaby, BC V3J 1N3 CA (Primary)Salary Range$86,200.00 -$122,100.01 per annumClose Date10/16/2023Job TypeRegular Full TimeTemporary End DateMinistry/OrganizationBC Public Service -> Liquor Distribution BranchMinistry Branch / DivisionBC Liquor Distribution BranchJob SummarySenior Manager, Employee Relations

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About The BCLDB

At the Liquor Distribution Branch (LDB) our vision of ’Service. Relationships. Results.’ is all about providing a valued service, building strong relationships with our stakeholders, and achieving greater results for the province.

The LDB is one of two branches of government responsible for the cannabis and liquor industry of B.C. We operate the wholesale distribution of beverage alcohol and non-medical cannabis within the province, as well as the household retail brands of BC Liquor Stores and BC Cannabis Stores.

We employ nearly 5,000 people in over 200 communities and have hundreds of career opportunities spanning our entire wholesale, retail and corporate operations - from supply chain logistics to high-tech solutions, and everything in between. The LDB has been named one of BC’s Top Employers 14 times over for offering exceptional places to work, flexible work hours and earned days off, extended health and dental benefits, maternity and parental leave top-up payments, a pension program, in-house professional and leadership development, and subsidies for professional accreditation.

In Human Resources (HR), we support a large, distributed organization with a range of services from our Talent & Compensation, Organizational Development & Change, Employee Relations and Investigations, and Occupational Health and Safety teams. You’ll get the opportunity to flex your skills in supporting retail, warehouse, and corporate office environments with a unionized employee base. In HR, we know that ensuring employees feel valued and respected and providing opportunities for learning and development is how our business is able to drive efficiencies and profitability.

About This Role

The Senior Manager, Employee Relations reports to the Director, Employee Relations & Investigations. The individual in this position provides expertise, leadership and direction to, and on behalf of, the Liquor Distribution Branch, with respect to the interpretation and administration of collective bargaining agreements, compliance with labour, employment and human rights laws, policies and procedures, workplace accommodation matters, and managing in a unionized environment.

The Senior Manager, Employee Relations is responsible for all aspects of major workplace investigations, including appropriate documentation and reports, and making recommendations regarding outcomes. This is a senior position within the Employee Relations team and the holder is expected to provide leadership and direction to a team of Labor Relations Advisors, with a focus on continuously enhancing the services provided to the business.

A criminal record check is required.

Successful candidates must have the ability to travel overnight within the Province of British Columbia.

For complete details about this opportunity, including accountabilities, please refer to the attached job description, also located in the Additional Information section at the bottom of the posting.

An eligibility list for permanent or temporary future opportunities may be established.

Position Requirements

Education and Experience:

Degree or diploma in labour relations, employee relations, human resources, administrative law, investigations or related discipline with a minimum of three (3) years of recent, related experience* as a Labour Relations practitioner.

Or

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered, i.e., a minimum of four (4) years of recent, related experience* as a Labour Relations practitioner with coursework towards a degree, diploma, or certificate in labour relations, employee relations, human resources, administrative law, investigations or related discipline.

• Recent, related experience must include the following and must have occurred within the last 10 years:
• Experience conducting full-scope complex labour relations and employee relations investigations including fact finding, conducting interviews, and preparing reports.
• Experience providing guidance and/or advise for workplace investigations and grievance management in a unionized environment.
  

Preference may be given to candidates with any of the following experience:

• Experience exercising judgment and providing analysis involving complicated and diverse employee relations situations grounded in company policy and procedures, collective agreement language and employment law.
• Experience working at a senior advisory level.
• Experience applying due diligence regarding legal implications and applying various Acts, and policies to a variety of labour relations situations.
• Experience with third party interventions, conducting reviews and/or appeals.
• Experience developing and delivering presentations.
• Experience in business transformation and change leadership initiatives.
• Experience representing cases at quasi-judicial hearings.
  

Application Instructions

To be considered for this position, your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the education and experience as outlined in the position requirements section above. Applicants selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on the knowledge, skills, abilities and competencies as outlined in the attached Job Description. Applicants must meet the requirements as described below to be considered:

• A cover letter is required as part of your application. The content and/or format of your cover letter may be evaluated as part of the assessment process.
• Ensure your resume includes your educational accomplishments, employment history including start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and any relevant information that relates to the job to which you are applying.
  

For specific position-related enquiries, please contact Jennifer Robinson, RHR Advisor, Talent & Compensation at 604-252-6332.

Only applications submitted using the BC Public Service Recruitment System on this website will be accepted. For more information about how to create or update your profile, please refer to the attached Application Instructions or refer to the Job Application page on the MyHR website. If you are experiencing technical difficulty applying for a competition, please send an e-mail to BCPSA.Hiring.Centre@gov.bc.ca before the stated closing time, and they will respond as soon as possible to assist you.

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:00pm Pacific Time on the closing date of the competition.

Working For The BC Public Service

The BC Public Service is committed to creating a diverse workplace to represent the population we serve and to better meet the needs of our citizens. Consider joining our team and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.

This position is eligible for flexible work arrangements, such as a hybrid work combination of in-office and work-from-home, following the guidelines established for flexible workplaces .>

The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to applicants that self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, status or non-status, Métis, or Inuit) seeking work or already employed in the BC Public Service. For guidance on applying and interviewing, please contact IndigenousApplicants@gov.bc.ca or 778-405-3452.

The BC Public Service is an award-winning employer and offers employees competitive benefits, great learning opportunities and a chance to engage in rewarding work with exciting career development options. For more information, visit What the BC Public Service Offers .

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