Director, Labour Relations & Occupational Health & Safety
BC Housing
Date: 1 week ago
City: Burnaby, BC
Contract type: Full time
Position Summary
DIRECTOR, LABOUR RELATIONS & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY
Job ID: 6292
REGULAR/FULL-TIME
Location: BURNABY, BC (HYBRID - SITE CENTRAL)
To be considered for this role, applications MUST be submitted online, by clicking on 'Apply' below.
THE ORGANIZATION
BC Housing is a provincial Crown Corporation that develops, manages and administers a wide range of subsidized housing options for those most in need across the province to address critical gaps across the housing continuum ranging from emergency shelter through to rent assistance in the private market and affordable home ownership. Share in the rewards of working with an organization that offers challenging work and competitive compensation and supports the growth and development of its people.
Our mission is to provide access to safe, quality, accessible, and affordable housing options. We do this to promote strong, inclusive communities where people can thrive.
BC Housing offers competitive salaries and an excellent benefits package. But a job is more than a pay cheque. We also offer our staff the opportunity to work together to make a difference. When employees go home at the end of the day, they experience the satisfaction of knowing they’ve helped provide safe, affordable housing for British Columbians. And while they’re here, employees can take advantage of many opportunities:
DIRECTOR, LABOUR RELATIONS & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY:
($145,634 - $171,334 Annually)
Please note: The salary range is currently under review.
Position Summary
Reporting to the Vice President Human Resources, the Director Labour Relations & Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) provides advice and counsel to all levels of management regarding interpretation of collective agreements and the resolution of complex and contentious labour and employee relations issues; chairs collective bargaining or participates on the bargaining committee during negotiations; and represents management and BC Housing’s interests in arbitrations, mediation, and other legal proceedings. He/she/they mitigate risk to the organization, leads change initiatives, and provides expertise related to orientation and training initiatives for managers, staff and People Services Advisors on labour and employee relations, WCB claims management and occupational health and safety matters.
CANDIDATE PROFILE
The successful candidate will have the following:
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
Please review the attached job description for a complete list of duties, qualifications and competencies. To be considered for this competition, applicants must submit a cover letter and resume clearly identifying how they meet the qualifications necessary for this position. This information will be used as part of the selection process.
Your cover letter and resume should be submitted as one document in your profile when applying for this position. Please add your cover letter to your resume and submit both documents as your resume.
Please Review The Job Description Prior To Applying
(When there is a pop up asking if you wish to view only secure items, press no)
As part of the application process, you will be prompted to fill out a questionnaire which must be completed in order for your application to be considered. Please allot up to 5 minutes to fill it out after submitting your resume and cover letter as one single document.
Only applications submitted using the Online Recruitment System at www.bchousing.org/careers will be accepted
If you are passionate about what you do and want to use your expertise to engage in meaningful and challenging work, please apply to join our team today at www.bchousing.org/careers
At BC Housing, we're committed to providing a healthy, safe and inclusive workplace where respect and diversity are recognized assets. We invite and welcome applications from women, visible minorities, Indigenous Peoples, People with Disabilities, people of all sexual orientations and gender identities, and all people committed to meaningful work that makes a difference. We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you require accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact [email protected] .
We didn’t become one of BC’s Top Employers and one of Canada’s Greenest Employers without a lot of thought, care and consideration for our team and environment. Our supportive and collaborative workplace balances engaging and challenging work with personal development and wellness initiatives.
Apply Now : www.bchousing.org/careers
Have questions/issues about the application process? Please see our FAQ’s for some useful information.
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DIRECTOR, LABOUR RELATIONS & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY
Job ID: 6292
REGULAR/FULL-TIME
Location: BURNABY, BC (HYBRID - SITE CENTRAL)
To be considered for this role, applications MUST be submitted online, by clicking on 'Apply' below.
- Join one of BC’s Top Employers!
- Be part of an exceptional company culture with great employee benefits and a healthy work/life balance!
THE ORGANIZATION
BC Housing is a provincial Crown Corporation that develops, manages and administers a wide range of subsidized housing options for those most in need across the province to address critical gaps across the housing continuum ranging from emergency shelter through to rent assistance in the private market and affordable home ownership. Share in the rewards of working with an organization that offers challenging work and competitive compensation and supports the growth and development of its people.
Our mission is to provide access to safe, quality, accessible, and affordable housing options. We do this to promote strong, inclusive communities where people can thrive.
BC Housing offers competitive salaries and an excellent benefits package. But a job is more than a pay cheque. We also offer our staff the opportunity to work together to make a difference. When employees go home at the end of the day, they experience the satisfaction of knowing they’ve helped provide safe, affordable housing for British Columbians. And while they’re here, employees can take advantage of many opportunities:
- In-house training, and training at other institutions, for courses related to employees’ current positions or to prepare them for advancement within BC Housing.
- Wellness programs including physical fitness, programs to help employees quit smoking, free flu shots, mental health resources, and lunch-and-learn lectures and seminars.
- Recognition programs including long-term service awards, idea recognition and outstanding performance awards.
- Livegreen incentives include an employee transit pass program, and other initiatives that encourage alternative, sustainable transportation (even a bike purchase program!).
- An active Social Club that organizes special events like seasonal parties and arranges group discounts to other events.
- Participation in community and charitable events.
DIRECTOR, LABOUR RELATIONS & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY:
($145,634 - $171,334 Annually)
Please note: The salary range is currently under review.
Position Summary
Reporting to the Vice President Human Resources, the Director Labour Relations & Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) provides advice and counsel to all levels of management regarding interpretation of collective agreements and the resolution of complex and contentious labour and employee relations issues; chairs collective bargaining or participates on the bargaining committee during negotiations; and represents management and BC Housing’s interests in arbitrations, mediation, and other legal proceedings. He/she/they mitigate risk to the organization, leads change initiatives, and provides expertise related to orientation and training initiatives for managers, staff and People Services Advisors on labour and employee relations, WCB claims management and occupational health and safety matters.
CANDIDATE PROFILE
The successful candidate will have the following:
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
- University degree in human resources management, industrial relations, or other relevant discipline.
- Extensive experience in managing labour relations and occupational health and safety programs for a public sector organization. Considerable experience with collective bargaining, interpreting collective agreements and handling grievances at all stages.
- Or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience acceptable to the Employer.
- Considerable knowledge and understanding of the philosophies, practices and processes of labour relations, occupational health and safety, and general human resources management.
- In-depth knowledge and understanding of Commission and government human resources policies and procedures, collective agreement provisions, terms and conditions of employment, workplace legislation and government regulations pertaining to WCB and OHS management and administration.
- In-depth knowledge of the Commission’s organization structure, its programs and operating practices.
- Ability to effectively provide labour relations and OHS services in meeting the needs of the Commission while complying with labour relations practices, provincial and federal legislation, and regulatory requirements.
- Ability to provide effective advice and counsel to all levels of management in dealing with complex and contentious labour relations, WCB and safety issues.
- Ability to exercise discretion, tact, diplomacy and good judgment.
- Effective consultation, facilitation, negotiation, communication, interpersonal and supervisory skills.
- Strategic, conceptual, and analytical thinking, strong problem-solving skills and effective decision-making skills and abilities.
- Ability to effectively lead, coach, and motivate staff in a team environment.
- Indigenous candidates are welcome to connect with an Indigenous team member in our organization to discuss the recruitment process and our workplace, please contact [email protected] to arrange a call.)
Please review the attached job description for a complete list of duties, qualifications and competencies. To be considered for this competition, applicants must submit a cover letter and resume clearly identifying how they meet the qualifications necessary for this position. This information will be used as part of the selection process.
Your cover letter and resume should be submitted as one document in your profile when applying for this position. Please add your cover letter to your resume and submit both documents as your resume.
Please Review The Job Description Prior To Applying
(When there is a pop up asking if you wish to view only secure items, press no)
As part of the application process, you will be prompted to fill out a questionnaire which must be completed in order for your application to be considered. Please allot up to 5 minutes to fill it out after submitting your resume and cover letter as one single document.
Only applications submitted using the Online Recruitment System at www.bchousing.org/careers will be accepted
If you are passionate about what you do and want to use your expertise to engage in meaningful and challenging work, please apply to join our team today at www.bchousing.org/careers
At BC Housing, we're committed to providing a healthy, safe and inclusive workplace where respect and diversity are recognized assets. We invite and welcome applications from women, visible minorities, Indigenous Peoples, People with Disabilities, people of all sexual orientations and gender identities, and all people committed to meaningful work that makes a difference. We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you require accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact [email protected] .
We didn’t become one of BC’s Top Employers and one of Canada’s Greenest Employers without a lot of thought, care and consideration for our team and environment. Our supportive and collaborative workplace balances engaging and challenging work with personal development and wellness initiatives.
Apply Now : www.bchousing.org/careers
Have questions/issues about the application process? Please see our FAQ’s for some useful information.
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