Why Windsor?

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensuring the effective delivery of services in the areas of labour relations and negotiations for the Corporation. 
• Participating as Co-chair and Chair of Corporation’s Negotiating Committee when bargaining with five (5) unions and two (2) Associations and ensures the preparation of submissions for all collective bargaining;
• Preparing the Minutes of Settlement and Collective Agreements for signature by respective parties upon completion of negotiations
• Responding to Management, Union and external enquiries regarding appropriate matters, including the interpretation of collective agreements, legislation and corporate policies and procedures;
• Providing advice and direction to the corporate leadership team, including managers and employees on a wide variety of labour relations matters such as suspensions, investigation and discipline, collective agreement administration, negotiations;
• Mediating/conciliating grievances, disputes between management and various unions;
• Reviewing and providing direction to Management in the preparation for grievances and arbitration meetings and settlements;
• Applying and interpretating collective agreements, case law, legislation, policies, procedures and practices as they relate to grievances;
• Representing the Corporation by attending Arbitration hearings with legal counsel and chairing various meetings;
• Researching, preparing and attending Human Rights meetings, arbitrations, or tribunal meetings with legal representation;
• Researching and preparing appropriate reports and correspondence, authoring and preparing Council reports, and attending Council meetings;
• Developing and implementing relevant policies and procedures, including assisting with work accommodation initiatives and placements;
• Handling statistical data to be used through the bargaining stages;
• Remaining current on impacts from changing legislation and collective agreements;
• Directing, managing and supervising staff in the Employee Relations Division including matters related to recruitment, training, attendance and performance appraisals;
• Acting on behalf of the Executive Director of Human Resources when required;
• Maintaining amiable relations with the public and fellow staff;
• Performing Occupational Health & Safety duties as outlined in the Corporation’s Health and Safety Program;
• Performing other related duties as required.

Qualifications:

• Must have a University degree in Political Science, Business, Legal or Human Resources or Ontario Ministry of Education equivalency and a minimum of six (6) years of experience in a Human Resource computerized environment, particularly in the areas of labour relations, mediations or arbitrations; 
• OR Must have a post secondary school community College diploma in Political Science, Business, Legal or Human Resources or Ontario Ministry of Education equivalency and over ten (10) years experience in Human Resource computerized environment, particularly in the areas of labour relations, mediation or arbitrations;
• Must have the ability to travel to off site locations in a timely and expedient manner as required.  If method of travel is by vehicle, a current valid and lawful Driver's License is required in accordance with the Highway Traffic Act and must provide a driver’s abstract as a condition of employment;
• Must have research and analytical skills;
• Must have excellent written, verbal, presentation, interpersonal, and communication skills;
• Thorough knowledge of all applicable legislation;
• Proven communication and organizational skills;
• Should be familiar with the Occupational Health & Safety Act, its regulations and knowledge of hazards associated with work;
• Will be required to complete and remain current as per the requirements of the Corporation’s Management Certificate Program;
• Progression through the Art of Supervision Program Certificate or a supervisory program of a similar nature is considered an asset.

Physical Demands:

• The physical demands analysis associated with this job indicates a light level of work.

NOTE:

• Only those applicants selected for an interview will be acknowledged
• We offer a smoke-free office environment
• Personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, c. 25 as amended, and will be used to determine eligibility for employment.
• The Corporation of the City of Windsor is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the City of Windsor will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities.  If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please inform the City of Windsor Human Resources staff of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.