Human Resources Consultant - Employee Relations *Please note that we only accept resumes online. Municipality: City of Abbotsford This posting closed on March 19, 2010 at 4:30 PM Job ID: C10-26E (Please quote job ID on resume when applying) Department: Human Resources Job Description: We are currently offering an exciting opportunity for a dynamic, self motivated individual with proven skills and experience working in a fast-paced environment to compliment our Human Resources team. This role is responsible for establishing and maintaining effective employee and labour relations, and Disability Programs to support labour cost effectiveness in a safe work environment. If you are looking for a challenge and an opportunity to make an impact in a fast growing municipality, this is the opportunity for you! Duties: Specific responsibilities will include: • Establishing and maintaining effective relations with employees, union officials, Council, and the public; interpreting collective agreements to all levels of management, union officials, and employees to ensure consistency of practice. • Working with unions and management to resolve grievances at an early stage; coordinating and supporting the grievance process up to Step 2, ensuring compliance with contractual time-lines. • Representing the Human Resources Department at various committees, meetings and events; Assisting and advising on matters related to salary and benefits administration, terminations, progressive discipline, including suggesting mandatory training courses as an outcome. • Working with Managers to ensure employees return to work in a timely and safe manner and/or utilize long term disability benefits when required. Identifying graduated return to work opportunities, including workplace accommodations; Liaising with the benefit carrier regarding long term disability claims; and initiating independent Medical Assessments when required. • Researches and prepares confidential labour relations, statistical and detailed reports relating to contract negotiations, grievance administration, compensation, and contract administration; Responsible for preparation and compilation of new collective agreements and letters of understanding. Educates management on negotiated contract changes and assists with implementation where required. Educational Requirements: You bring 3 to 5 years of direct Labour/Employee Relations experience and can demonstrate a track record of excellence in communication and problem solving, in a range of Human Resources accountabilities, preferably in a unionized environment. You will have completed or are currently working towards a Human Resources Management degree or diploma from a recognized educational institution. A CHRP designation would be an asset. An equivalent combination of education and experience will also be considered. Salary: The City of Abbotsford offers a comprehensive, competitive Compensation and Benefits program to its employees. Additional Information: Please visit our website at http://www.abbotsford.ca/careers for further information on this and other available opportunities. Please submit your resume and cover letter online at www.abbotsford.ca/careers by March 19, 2010. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Web Address: www.abbotsford.ca/careers Opening Date: March 4, 2010 08:30 AM Closing Date: March 19, 2010 04:30 PM Back