labour relations manager

*Manager, Labour Relations*

*Location: Vancouver, BC*

*Organization: Vancouver School Board (VSB)*

*Work Arrangement: In-person*

*Reports to: Director, Labour Relations*

*The Opportunity*

*Vancouver School Board is seeking an experienced Manager, Labour Relations to provide day-to-day operational leadership within a complex, highly unionized public-sector environment.*

*The successful candidate will work closely with District leaders, union representatives, employees and internal stakeholders, providing practical advice and leadership across a broad range of labour relations matters.*

*Key Responsibilities*

*- Lead day-to-day Labour Relations operations and manage complex LR matters.*

*- Provide guidance on collective agreements, collective bargaining, grievances, mediation and arbitration.*

*- Advise leaders on employee discipline, performance management, investigations and employment legislation.*

*- Support the Director, Labour Relations on complex and higher-risk matters.*

*- Build and maintain constructive relationships with unions and organizational stakeholders.*

*- Coach and mentor Labour Relations Advisors and Coordinators.*

*- Ensure labour relations practices and advice are consistent, timely and well documented.*

*- Identify opportunities to strengthen LR processes and team capabilities.*

*Ideal Candidate*

*The ideal candidate will have:*

*- Progressive Labour Relations/Employee Relations experience in a complex, unionized environment.*

*- Strong experience with collective bargaining and collective agreement interpretation/administration.*

*- Experience managing grievances, arbitration, investigations, discipline and performance matters.*

*- Strong knowledge of applicable employment/labour legislation.*

*- Experience advising senior leaders and working effectively with union representatives.*

*- Leadership, coaching or mentoring experience.*

*- Excellent communication, judgement, organization and problem-solving skills.*

*- A collaborative, practical and service-oriented approach.*

*Preferred Background*

*Experience in K-12 education, public sector, healthcare, municipal government, post-secondary education, or other multi-union environments would be highly relevant.*

*Experienced Senior Labour Relations Advisors or LR professionals ready to step into a broader leadership role are also encouraged to apply.*

*Why This Opportunity?*

*- Leadership role within a large, highly unionized public-sector organization.*

*- Opportunity to manage complex labour relations matters with meaningful autonomy.*

*- Direct exposure to collective bargaining and multiple collective agreements.*

*- Opportunity to lead, coach and develop an LR team.*

*- Work closely with senior leadership and union stakeholders.*

*- Make a meaningful impact across the Vancouver School Board.*

*Location: VSB Education Centre, 1580 West Broadway, Vancouver, BC*

*Work Arrangement: In-person*

Pay: $110,000.00-$149,563.95 per year

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Vancouver, BC V6J 5K8: reliably commute or be willing to relocate with an employer-provided relocation package (required)

Application question(s):

• How many years of Labour Relations/Employee Relations experience do you have?
• How would you rate your experience interpreting and administering collective agreements?
• Which Labour Relations areas are you most experienced in? (
• What are your salary expectations for your next opportunity?
• How much experience do you have leading HR/Labour Relations professionals?

Experience:

• Labour Relations Manager: 7 years (required)

Location:

• Vancouver, BC V6J 5K8 (required)

Work Location: In person