Employee Relations Coordinator Jobs

Highlights

• This position reports to the Manager of Employee Relations, Reception, and Inclusion, Diversity & Equity (ID&E).
• Experience working within a labour environment, ideally with a background in unions that operate within a member-driven/action-oriented model.

Skills and Knowledge

• Knowledge and expertise in HR policies and procedures.
• Must possess excellent conflict management skills.
• Knowledge and experience in the Duty to Accommodate process.
• Demonstrated working knowledge and understanding of labour legislation and Collective Agreements.
• A strong understanding of best practices and current regulations specific to HR.
• Ability to work cohesively in a team environment.
• Excellent judgment and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to display the attributes of self-motivation and individual initiative.
• Knowledge and experience in Disability Management or Occupational Health and Safety
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to work against specific deadlines and be able to work well under pressure and stressful situations.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate well with and relate to staff.

Key Activities/Assignments

• Assisting in the return to work (RTW) process overseeing modified work, gradual return to work, and duty to accommodate programs.
• Provide support to the respective managers/directors on a regular basis should employees issues or support be required.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with staff, managers/directors and the staff union (AULReP).
• Assisting with writing policies, procedures and communication.
• Ensure that decisions made by managers are compliant with the collective agreement and consistent with past practice.
• Maintain a positive working relationship with the staff union.
• Support the management team in the day to day issues that arise from staff.
• Responsible and accountable for providing case management of short-duration, work-related injury and disability claims
• Corresponding with employees, managers and health care professionals to ensure all documentation is received and processed.
• Work with the AUPE benefits provider to arrange benefits for staff and inquire with the provider should questions or issues arise.
• Implement and administer employee policies and promote positive employee relations.

Qualifications

• At least five (5) years of previous experience in Disability Management and/or Occupational Health and Safety is needed, preferably in a Unionized environment.
• A post-secondary degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related area supplemented with a minimum of five (5) years of directly related experience.
• Equivalencies will be considered.
• Having background knowledge of the labour movement in general, and AUPE in particular, is an asset.

About Us

AUPE is the largest public sector union in Alberta and represents approximately103,200jobs across the province in four sectors including: health care, education, government services, and agencies, boards and commissions. AUPE represents roughly:

• 3,200 boards, agencies, and commissions employees who work for a variety of mostly public sector employers like municipal governments.
• 68,400health care employees at public, private, and not-for-profit health care providers, this includes auxiliary nursing care employees and the general support services employees of Alberta;
• 20,800 direct employees of the Alberta provincial government;
• 10,800in the education sector, who work in support roles at fifteen post-secondary institutions and three school boards across Alberta; and

AUPE is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We strive to provide a supportive and respectful environment, free of bias, where each employee feels valued. Together our opinions, strengths, experiences, and diverse backgrounds ensure full and equal participation for all in our community.

How to Apply

If interested, please submit your cover letter and resume and indicateJob ID 23-28, as one PDF document [email protected].