Human Resources Coordinator - Labour Relations

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The q̓íc̓əy̓ - Katzie, the q̓ʷa:n̓ƛ̓ən̓- Kwantlen and the SEMYOME - Semiahmoo First Nations, who have been stewards of this land since time immemorial.

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Reporting to the Director of Employee / Labour Relations, the Human Resources Coordinator - Labour Relations is a key member of our Labour Relations team, providing comprehensive administrative, research, and coordination support to advance the organization’s labour relations strategies and operations. The Human Resources Coordinator - Labour Relations plays a vital role in preparing for collective bargaining, supporting grievance handling and investigations, maintaining organized and accurate documentation, and contributing to timely issue resolution.

As a first point of contact for inquiries, the Human Resources Coordinator - Labour Relations helps triage matters, ensures appropriate follow‑up, and supports consistent and collaborative communication across the team.

This is a term assignment for 12 months*

• Act as a point of contact for general labour relations inquiries, directing issues to the appropriate team member.
• Support consistent communication with unions and internal stakeholders as directed.
• Support investigations by coordinating interviews, preparing materials, and maintaining accurate records.
• Support regulatory compliance with legislative requirements such as under the School Act.
• Assist in locating and referencing collective agreement language and history.
• Conduct research on labour relations trends, case law, arbitration awards, and best practices.
• Support data analysis for bargaining and LR strategy.
• Support logistics for bargaining sessions, including scheduling, document preparation, and note‑taking as needed.
• Coordinate meetings, prepare agendas, and document minutes for Labour Relations activities.
• Assist in the development and continuous improvement of labour relations processes, templates, and tools.
• Perform other related duties as required.

• A diploma or degree in a relevant discipline such as human resources or business; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• A minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in labour relations within a unionized environment.

• Understanding of employment‑related legislation, including areas such as labour relations, employment standards, and human rights, and the ability to apply this knowledge in day‑to‑day work.
• Familiarity with labour relations concepts and practices, particularly those connected to preparing for and…