Senior Advisor -Labour Relations - Temporary Full Time

Position: Senior Advisor - Labour Relations

Job ID: 2025- 2611

Status: Temporary Full Time (upto 12 months)

Department: Human Resources

Program: People Services

Role Level: Professional Group (PG11) $46.3+ - $57.+8

Site: Flex First

Posted: April 23, 2025

Internal Deadline: April 30, 2025

Trillium Health Partners (THP) is one of the largest community-based acute care facilities in Canada. Comprised of the Credit Valley Hospital, the Mississauga Hospital, the Queensway Health Centre. Trillium Health Partners serves the growing and diverse populations of Mississauga, West Toronto and surrounding communities and is a teaching hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.

Our Mission: A New Kind of Health Care for a Healthier Community

Our Values: Compassion, Excellence, Courage

Our Goals: Quality, Access, Sustainability

Our Enablers: People, Education, Innovation, Research Overview:

Under the direction of the Employee Labour Relations Manager, this role supports Trillium Health Partners mission of "new kind of health care for a healthier community" by providing employee and labour relations expertise to foster a healthy and respectful workplace with the Unions. They will partner with the HRBPs to provide advice and guidance on, including but not limited to labour relations, contract interpretations, relevant changes to laws, and case law.

Accountabilities:

Enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of the HRBP team by building their capability, providing labour relations support, and implementing common process/tools;
Support HRBPs and Operations on the administration and management of CBA, Policies and Procedures and Statutory Legislation;
Provide advice and counsel on grievance management, being proactive to resolve issues before grievances are filed, whenever possible;
Partner with HRBPs when required to develop labour relations solutions that support business objectives and are in compliance with legislation and collective agreements;
Maintain and enhance awareness of labour relations best practices and emerging trends and case law;
Lead second step grievance meetings with our Union partners;
Provide support at HAC and Labour Management Meetings;
Foster positive labour relations through the interpretation of the collective bargaining agreements, policies and procedures, and legislation;
Support collective bargaining process through researching industry standards, case law, drafting proposals, preparing briefs, etc;
Support and manage mediation and arbitration cases;
Build and develop new programs which support the organizational values of courage, excellence and compassion;
Develop education programs for leaders in matters pertaining to labour relations and employee relations;
Analyze new legislation affecting THP to understand and provide advice to ensure organizational compliance;
Support key Labour Relations Strategic Projects.
Here's what you need to have:

Post-secondary education in Human Resources or similar field, or relevant work experience;
Minimum of seven (7) years of human resources experience;
Previous leadership experience is a definite asset;
Minimum of five (5) years of experience in labour relations;
Certified Human Resources Leader designation (CHRL) preferred;
Sound working knowledge and experience with human resources practices and principals including Provincial legislation (Human Rights, Employment Standards, AODA, Health and Safety), Collective Agreement administration and the ability to effectively interpret and apply accordingly;
Strong relationship management skills with experience in partnering, influencing, coaching and building credibility with managers and the human resources team;
Strong change management skills with demonstrated ability to act as a catalyst for change within a business;
Strong diagnostic skills and proven ability to evaluate options/alternatives and develop recommendations for complex and multi-dimensional problems/issues;
Strong organizational skills, with the ability to work in a fast paced environment and manage multiple deadlines and priorities;
Proven track record of delivering results and committed to excellence;
Strong business acumen and issue resolution skills with the ability to deal with situations in an open, objective and flexible manner;
Managerial courage with a proven ability to contribute to the hospital's success by identifying and creating opportunities to improve processes, patient experience, and services;
Strong written and verbal communications skills to develop and deliver projects, tools and resources;
Knowledge of current health care issues and trends is an asset.
Location:

This role is currently being conducted remotely. Travel to all THP sites may be required at different times to support our clinical staff. Flexibility in working hours may also be required occasionally to support hospital initiatives.

We offer employees, in roles that are conducive to remote work, the flexibility and the right mix of remote and in-office work (approximately 80/20). Acknowledging that the primary works space will be remote work from home, but there will be times when onsite presence is appropriate just as there will be times when onsite presence may not be possible.

The expectation is that remote work locations, as part of the Flex First program, will be in the employee's place of residence, and adhere to all THP policies and procedures, with special consideration towards privacy. Since employees should be available to return to the workplace with 24 hours' notice, remote work outside of the province or country is not acceptable.

To pursue this career opportunity, please visit our website: www.trilliumhealthpartners.ca

Internal Candidates who believe they possess the necessary qualifications and experience for this position and who have been in their current position for at least six (6) months are encouraged to apply.

Candidates are selected on the basis of their skill, ability, experience and qualifications. Where these factors are relatively equal seniority shall govern providing the successful applicant.

Trillium Health Partners' (THP) is an equal opportunity employer who values the importance of antiracism work and is committed to integrating antiracism, diversity, equity and inclusion best practices throughout THP operations, policies and culture. Therefore, we ask that even if you do not see yourself fully reflected in every job requirement listed on this posting, we still encourage you to reach out and apply. Research has shown that candidates from underrepresented groups often only apply when they feel 100% qualified. We encourage all applicants who are members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the Ontario Human Rights Code based on race, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nations, Metis or lnuk/lnuit person to consider this opportunity.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code Trillium Health Partners will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.

All personal information is collected under the authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. Trillium Health Partners is identified under the French Language Services Act.

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