Job Description

HUMAN RESOURCES ADVISOR - EMPLOYEE AND LABOUR RELATIONS COMPETITION: #25-171
STATUS: Regular Full-Time (Exempt)
DEPARTMENT: Human Resources
SALARY: $94,174.33 - $112,112.30 annually
CLOSING: October 19, 2025
We strive for excellence as we deliver vital municipal services with innovation, accountability and efficiency to meet the needs of the community now and into the future. Be part of our story. Come grow with us!
POSITION OVERVIEW:
Imagine being at the heart of a growing City that thrives on community spirit, innovation, and service. That's exactly where you'll find yourself at the City of Maple Ridge! Here, our commitment to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment isn't just a mission statement - it's the way we do things. As a Human Resources Advisor - Employee and Labour Relations, you'll be at the forefront of nurturing this culture, ensuring equitable practices, resolving conflicts, and upholding the highest standards of compliance with labour laws and regulations.
Reporting to the Manager of Employee and Labour Relations, you'll be the go-to resource, providing clarity and insight into legislation, collective agreements, and policies. With empathy, you'll navigate through employee grievances and concerns, analyzing each with care to find resolutions that honor all involved. Your ability to facilitate dialogue and understanding will be essential as you work to find common ground amidst differing perspectives. But your journey doesn't stop there. You'll be an advocate of knowledge, empowering your clients through training and sharing best practices.
In This Role You Will:
Act as the primary resource for labour relations matters in collaboration with the manager, including interpreting legislation, collective agreements, and related policies.
Investigate, analyze, and resolve employee grievances by working with managers, union representatives, and legal counsel, applying sound labour relations principles.
Provide clear guidance on collective agreement interpretation to ensure compliance and consistency across the organization.
Facilitate dispute resolution processes (e.g., mediation, arbitration) by applying strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
Maintain accurate records of labour relations activities and prepare reports for senior management.
Design and deliver training programs to build awareness and understanding of labour relations best practices among employees, supervisors, and managers.
Monitor legislative changes and ensure HR practices and policies remain compliant with labour laws.
Analyze labour relations data, identify trends, and prepare reports/presentations to support decision-making and strategic planning.
Build and maintain effective relationships with union representatives, management, and other stakeholders to support a collaborative approach to labour relations.
DESIRABLE TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
Completion of a diploma in human resources (or related) preferred or equivalent combination of directly related education, training and experience, supplemented by courses in a related field.
Several years of experience working in a unionized environment providing advice on a full range of labour relations and human resource matters.
REQUIRED LICENCES, CERTIFICATES, AND REGISTRATIONS
Driver's License valid in the Province of British Columbia.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The ideal candidate will have five (5) years of experience and a CPHR designation.
EQUITY STATEMENT
At the City of Maple Ridge, we are dedicated to cultivating an inclusive culture that actively values and embraces diversity. We strive to attract and retain a talented, diverse workforce that is broadly reflective of the community we proudly serve. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process by contacting .
WHAT WE OFFER YOU:
The City of Maple Ridge is a great place to work with competitive compensation packages that include the Municipal Pension Plan, a strong employee wellness program and the opportunity for professional career growth and professional development. If you want to help shape a growing community in a municipality that strives for service excellence, then this is the position for you.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those under consideration will be contacted.

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