Coordinator of Employment Relations- Human Resources - Mistissini (Replacement)

INTERNAL & EXTERNAL POSTING
Anichii iiyiyuu aschiihch kaa masinaasuutwaao niishtam kata wiyaamakanuuwich
Priority shall be given to qualified Cree Beneficiaries

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION

Reporting to the Director of Human Resources, the Coordinator of Employment Relations provides strategic leadership for the employment relations function of the Cree School Board (CSB) in support of its mission, vision and goals.

The incumbent guides employment relations policies, practices and strategies, advises management on complex or high-risk matters, and provides functional supervision to the HR Advisors (generalists), the Administrative Officer for Employment Relations and the Office Agent to ensure consistent and integrated service delivery across all schools and departments.

The Coordinator of Employment Relations leads by example, fosters a spirit of teamwork and facilitates a workplace culture in keeping with the CSB organizational values.

CHARACTERISTIC FUNCTIONS

The position focuses on strategic direction, empowerment and support to managers. Operational case management is carried out by the team under the Coordinator’s functional supervision.

Functional Supervision

• Provide functional supervision to the HR Advisors (generalists) on employment relations files, as well as to the Administrative Officer – Employment Relations and the Office Agent.
• Assign files, set priorities and expectations, and provide guidance, coaching and support to ensure quality and consistency of interventions.
• Support the team’s skill development in employment relations and promote teamwork, collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Represent the department and the organization, as required.

Strategic Leadership

• Develop and implement the overall employment relations strategy, ensuring alignment with the CSB Strategic Action Plan (SAP) and Human Resources departmental priorities.
• Lead the development, implementation, evaluation and continuous improvement of employment relations policies, programs, procedures and tools.
• Participate in setting the annual priorities, objectives and budget.
• Develop and monitor indicators and tracking mechanisms to analyze trends and support informed decision-making.
• Prepare reports, analyses and recommendations for the Director of Human Resources, Management and committees.
• Ensure an aligned service offering by collaborating with the other HR functions (Operations; Health, Safety and Peacebuilding; Staffing, HR Projects and Employee Journey; Learning and Development) to align policies, programs, tools and file hand-offs.
• Participate in HR cross-team meetings and in relevant committees and working groups.

Employment Relations and Support to Managers

• Act as the CSB’s primary strategic liaison with the unions and participate in the collective bargaining process, including representing the CSB, meeting elected union officials, and drafting and revising collective agreements.
• Guide the overall management of grievances, arbitrations and disciplinary measures, and advise management on complex or high-risk files, in collaboration with generalists and legal counsel as required.
• Guide restorative practices, conflict resolution and coaching, empowering managers and employees to resolve issues early and prevent escalation.
• Promote awareness of the collective agreements, policies and by-laws so that managers are well-informed and capable of ensuring compliance.
• Develop and coordinate employment relations training and tools for managers.
• Incorporate culturally responsive approaches grounded in iiyiyiuiyihtiwin, in collaboration with the Peacebuilding Team, as required.
• Perform any other related duties assigned by the supervisor.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Undergraduate degree in a relevant field of study certifying a minimum three-year university program

OR

Hold a senior executive or senior staff position, excluding a manager position, in a school board.

AND

Minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience in Human Resources, with at least three (3) of employee relations experience.

Other Requirements and Assets

• Experience supervising, coaching or developing employees.
• Strong knowledge of collective agreements, applicable Québec labour legislation, and grievance and arbitration processes.
• Demonstrated ability to advise Senior Management and handle sensitive matters with sound judgment, tact and discretion.
• Experience in collective bargaining and in a unionized environment is an asset.
• Experience in a school board, public institution or First Nations organization is an asset.
• Knowledge of mediation, conflict resolution or restorative practices is an asset.
• Membership in the Ordre des CRHA (CRHA or CRIA) is an asset.

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

Fluency in English and French language is required.

Knowledge of the Cree language is an asset.

OTHER WORKING CONDITIONS

Travel is required.

EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS

Temporary full-time position (three (3) year replacement)

*Given the current salary regulations and guidelines at the Cree School Board, candidates from another Quebec school board will be able to obtain a salary as per the applicable scale. However, candidates who are not from the education sector are not eligible for a salary above the midpoint of the position's salary scale.

BEGINNING OF EMPLOYMENT

As soon as possible