Labour Relations Consultant
Job in
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Listing for:
City of Vancouver
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-01-23
Job specializations:
-
HR/Recruitment
Talent Manager, Employee Relations, HR Manager, HR / Recruitment Consultant
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Main Purpose and Function
Reporting to the Director, Labour Relations and Compensation, the Labour Relations Consultant works as part of a comprehensive team of Labour Relations professionals to develop Labour Relations strategies that support key corporate and HR business-unit specific objectives.
This position may also conduct and support respectful workplace investigations, ensuring that concerns are addressed fairly, consistently, and in alignment with organizational policies and legislation.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities
The Labour Relations Consultant works collaboratively and strategically within the Human Resources Department, partnering with HR and Labour Relations colleagues, managers, staff, and union representatives to provide advice on a wide range of issues. The role supports the organization in addressing concerns and achieving its objectives while fostering a positive employee relations environment including:
Interpretation/application of collective agreements and labour legislation, dispute resolution, grievance and arbitration work.Taking a leadership role in collective bargaining processes and negotiationsConducting investigations of formal complaints under the City’s Respectful Workplace and Human Rights and Harassment Policies.Other duties/responsibilities as assigned.Qualifications
Education and Experience:
Related university degree or diploma with considerable experience in Labour Relations and/or Human Resources consultative or advisory roles or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.Experience in consultation, grievance and arbitration work, collective bargaining, dispute resolution, investigations and negotiation skills.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Considerable knowledge and background in labour relations with an excellent understanding of labour jurisprudence, relevant labour legislation.Considerable knowledge around conducting and supporting respectful workplace investigations.Excellent communication, interpersonal, coaching and facilitation skills with a demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective relationships with colleagues, clients and union officials.Skilled at anticipating business needs and identifying risks and opportunities with ability to move to action.Strong team building skills and demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and strategically in a team environment.Proactive problem solver with ability to working in a rapidly changing environment.Business Unit/Department
:
Human Resources (1020)
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