Director, Workforce Policy and Negotiations

Get a behind-the-scenes look at this exciting opportunity by listening to Michelle Dorval, Branch Manager of Labour Relations and Total Compensation in this exclusive podcast ( https://bit.ly/4kWcWn8 ). In the recording, Michelle provides our listeners with an overview of the important work happening in the workforce policy and negotiations area. We also learn about what she is looking for in the ideal candidate for the Director, Workforce Policy and Negotiations position. To view a transcript of the conversation, click here: https://bit.ly/3HFjoRJ

Lead strategic workforce policy and negotiations to shape the future of employment at the City of Edmonton!

Are you a visionary leader passionate about driving organizational success through innovative human resource and labour relations strategies? Do you thrive in complex unionized environments, and using your deep understanding of public sector labour relations expertly navigate workforce policy development and crucial collective bargaining negotiations? The City of Edmonton is seeking an exceptional individual to lead our Workforce Policy and Negotiations team, playing a pivotal role in shaping the employment relationship within our dynamic municipal organization.

Reporting to the Branch Manager, Labour Relations and Total Compensation, the Director, Workforce Policy and Negotiations leads the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the City of Edmonton’s Labour Relations Strategy and Framework, the Compensation Governance Framework, and Terms and Conditions for all employee groups. This position also oversees other corporate frameworks, policies, systems, and processes that foster a safe, inclusive, and diverse workplace.

What will you do?

• Driving Strategic Workforce Policy: Lead the comprehensive review, development, and implementation of strategic labour and employment and total compensation programs and policies, ensuring alignment with organizational goals, legal requirements, and best practices
• Leading Crucial Collective Bargaining Negotiations: Direct and manage complex collective bargaining negotiations with multiple unions and associations. Develop and execute negotiation strategies that achieve optimal outcomes for the City while fostering positive labor relations
• Fostering a Positive and Productive Work Environment: Champion initiatives that promote employee engagement, well-being, and a culture of continuous improvement. Work collaboratively with internal partners to build a workforce that is resilient, adaptable, and highly motivated
• Providing Expert Guidance and Counsel: Serve as a trusted advisor to all levels of the organization on complex workforce policy and labour relations matters including Executive Leadership Team and City Council. Provide insightful analysis and recommendations to inform key decision-making
• Leading a Team of HR and Labour Relations Professionals: Developing and translating strategies into initiatives, managing resources and budgets, anticipating business opportunities, influencing policy, and fostering accountability through performance measurement
  
  
  

Qualifications:

• Knowledge, training, and/or education in Business, Labour Relations, Human Resources or a related field
• Leadership experience in a large and complex unionized environment
• Demonstrated experience in leading collective bargaining, dispute resolution and union management relationships. Progressively responsible experience in labour relations in a multi-unionized organization
• Demonstrated experience in the assessment, design, development and implementation of compensation policies and programs, within a large, complex and multi-union environment
• Solid understanding of Alberta labour legislation including the Labour Relations Code, the Employment Standards Code, and the Human Rights Act
  
  
  

Assets:

• Accreditation or coursework/training in negotiations, dispute resolution, conflict resolution, legal or related field would be an asset
  
  
  

Skills required for success:

• Excellent people leadership skills, including an ability and willingness to delegate and empower others, lead performance development/management, team building and facilitation and succession planning
• Excellent negotiation, problem solving and conflict management/resolution skills
• Ability to manage escalated issues with a solution oriented focus
• Systems thinker, with a demonstrated ability to assess and understand broad, long term implications of decisions
• Understanding of complex municipal subject matter with an ability to build influential relationships with, external partners, benefit providers, other government jurisdictions, and internal departments and branches
• Strong political acumen, strategic planning, issue resolution and decision-making skills
• Ability to present complex ideas to diverse audiences, build positive relationships and establish clear expectations
• Service excellence, embracing diversity and promoting inclusiveness
• Alignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies ( https://bit.ly/4brRrXm )
• Embracing a culture of equity, diversity, reconciliation and inclusion ( https://bit.ly/3hd2d95 )
  
  
  

Conditions of Employment and Work Environment:

• 1 permanent, full-time position
• Hours of Work: 36.9 hours per week, Monday - Friday. This position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement with the flexibility to work from both home and the worksite.
• Salary: (Annually) $142,206.08 - $177,758.62
• Hire is dependent on Criminal Information Check satisfactory to the City of Edmonton. There may be a cost associated with this requirement
  
  
  

The City of Edmonton values applicants with a diverse range of skills, experiences and competencies, and encourages you to apply. We strive to provide reasonable access and accommodations throughout the recruitment process. To request an accommodation, please contact [email protected]. Learn more about our benefits https://bit.ly/COEbenefits.

Talent sourced through this process may be considered for similar opportunities within the City of Edmonton.

Talent Acquisition Consultant: JM/SB

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