Labour Relations Officer - Classifications

HSA is working towards equity and encourages people who experience marginalization (including but not limited to people of the global majority, diverse genders, people with disabilities, LBTQ2SIA+ and diverse faiths) to apply for career opportunities within our organization.

HSA recognizes the efforts of our employees and is committed to excellent compensation, superior benefits and ongoing recognition to maintain work/life balance.

Health Sciences Association (HSA) is looking for an experienced Labour Relations Officer to work in the Classifications department until December 31, 2023.

Position Summary

Under the general direction of the Membership Services Coordinator - Classifications, the LRO is responsible for supporting HSA stewards in the administration of the classification provisions of HSA’s collective agreements including analyzing job descriptions, negotiating directly with employers and grievance handling.This position is also an internal resource to other staff on classification matters.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Scrutinize job descriptions and negotiate appropriate classifications with employers’ bargaining agents
• Other duties, as assigned
• Serve as a resource to staff and members on classification issues
• Use effective negotiating and communication skills, including public speaking, report and letter writing
• Apply professional criteria in evaluating the appropriate bargaining unit for a position
• Attention to detail and have strong organizational and strategic planning abilities
• Organize classification project work
• Process classification grievances at the appropriate stage of the grievance process
• Interpret and administer the classification provisions of the collective agreements

Qualifications and Requirements

Labour Relations Officer positions require hard work, self-reliance, ability to deal with stress and flexibility in personal arrangements.

Specifically, the successful candidate will have:

• Extensive union experience in HSA or another union, including responsibility for representing members at higher stages of the grievance procedure.Minimum two years’ experience as a Labour Relations Officer is preferred
• Knowledge of labour and human rights legislation
• High attention to detail
• A thorough knowledge of HSA collective agreements
• Outstanding written and oral communications skills
• Knowledge of classifications systems applicable to HSA members
• Commitment to trade union principles
• Post-secondary education in a health or social services field, or in an Industrial Relations program or equivalent
• Demonstrated advocacy and problem-solving skills

This position also requires an ability to travel anywhere in the province on short notice.Possession of a valid BC Driver’s License and vehicle is required.

The deadline to submit applications is Sunday, July 16, 2023.

Please submit applications including a cover letter & resume by e-mail to [email protected]