Overview
Manager of & Labour Relations Jobs in Almonte – Ontario at Mississippi River Health Alliance
Title: Manager of & Labour Relations
Company: Mississippi River Health Alliance
Location: Almonte – Ontario
Category: Management, HR/Recruitment
Location: Almonte
Almonte General Hospital and Carleton Place & District Memorial Hospital created the Mississippi River Health Alliance (MRHA) in 2016 to formalize their commitment to work together to improve each patient and resident’s overall health care experience through a strong, coordinated system of care. An Senior Team leads the two Hospitals, as well as Fairview Manor and Lanark County Paramedic Service which are operating divisions of AGH.
Over 600 caring staff, physicians and midwives provide excellent primary, acute and long-term care to citizens of Lanark County, West Ottawa and Renfrew County.
The MRHA partners are seeking an Manager of Employee & Labour Relations who will work collaboratively with the
leadership
team, unions and employees to promote best practices in Labour Relations, Occupational Health and Safety and Infection
Prevention
and Control (IPAC). Reporting to the Vice-President of Human Resources and Occupational Health & Safety, the incumbent will be responsible for day-to-day labour relations and will lead negotiations with all union groups;
they will provide operational
leadership
of the Occupational Health & Safety and IPAC departments; in addition to implementing HR Best Practices in developing strong partnerships and human resources solutions that support operational objectives and aligns with hospital values.
Key Responsibilities
Builds and maintains strong relationships and partnerships with union partners, clients and stakeholders
Advises and coaches the
leadership
team in the interpretation and implementation of local and central collective agreements, employment legislation, labour relations developments, employment standards, and human rights
Represents the employer for grievance meetings, mediations, arbitration cases and leads labour negotiations for a variety of collective agreements
Conducts investigations on employee and labour relations issues
Leads engagement with employee groups and union representatives with a focus on
communication
, planning and
problem solving
to ensure excellent employee and labour relations including managing the performance management program, mediation and arbitration proceedings
Advises on workplace accommodation and short/long term
sick leave
(HOODIP/LTD)
Provides guidance and support of management of Occupational Health and Abilities management claims
Supports the development and implementation of policies, procedures and programs
Ensures compliance with all applicable legislation and regulations
Prepares correspondence and acts as liaison with the Union Executives and Representatives to discuss and resolve issues
Key
Requirements
Education
Post -secondary degree in human resources or relevant field of study; an acceptable combination of
education
and experience will also be considered
Human Resource designation (i.e. CHRL) preferred Experience5 or more years’ experience in a labour relations role in a multi-union environment
Previous management experience preferred
Experience coaching and developing leaders
Proven success in
client relationship
management with an ability to develop credibility and influence decisions
Experience in leading union negotiations, chairing grievance meetings, and…
