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Reporting to the Manager, Labour Relations and Occupational Health and Safety, the Advisor is responsible for giving managers expert advice and guidance on labour relations and occupational health and safety, establishing and maintaining partnerships with union representatives, joint committee members, occupational health and safety committee members, and communities of interest.

The incumbent performs the following duties:

• Advises managers on matters involving labour relations (LR) and occupational health and safety (OHS) by providing guidance that is consistent with legislation, policies, strategic plans and priorities, the Library's culture and its mission to support operational success.
• Manages LR/OHS files (e.g., grievances, disciplinary measures, accommodations) by coordinating communications, drafting documentation, meeting deadlines, and representing the employer when appropriate, while ensuring compliance with legislation and HR best practices.
• Advises HR team members on LR/OHS matters and interprets the collective agreements and conditions of employment to ensure consistent and compliant application across the organization.
• Contributes to collective bargaining by conducting research and analyses to inform and support the development of bargaining strategies and employer proposals.

Education:

• A bachelor's degree from a recognized university in a field related to the duties of the position OR an acceptable combination of education, training and experience related to the position;

Experience:

• Significant experience providing advice, guidance and recommendations to clients in matters of labour relations and occupational health and safety (which may include policies, programs, initiatives or case management);
• Significant experience providing functional advice to all levels of management, including senior management, on complex labour relations and occupational health and safety matters in a unionized environment, or experience providing advisory services relating to occupational health and safety regulations, including interpreting and applying the Canada Labour Code, the Canada Occupational Health and Safety Regulations and other federal, provincial or municipal OHS-related regulations, policies, guidelines or directives.

Significant experience is defined as the depth and breadth of experience or knowledge normally associated with the performance of a wide range of related activities, acquired over a minimum period of three (3) years.

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of practices in labour relations or occupational health and safety;
• Knowledge and application of federal, provincial or municipal regulations relating to labour relations or occupational health and safety;
• Knowledge of best practices in the different human resources disciplines and how they are interrelated;

Asset Criteria:

• Experience developing and delivering programs, procedures, training and awareness sessions on occupational health and safety;
• Experience or certification in conducting workplace investigations and hazard and risk assessments;
• Experience managing disability claims for work-related injuries or illnesses, in particular, experience preparing reports for Employment and Social Development Canada.

Conditions of Employment:

• A second-language evaluation (Bilingual staffing - imperative): CBC/CBC.
• A successful pre-employment security screening.

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