Position Overview Employee & Labour Relations is currently seeking a Full-time Regular Consultant. Reporting to the Associate Director, Academic Labour Relations, the Consultant, Academic Labour Relations is responsible for providing labour relations guidance to Human Resources and to faculty and unit leaders. There is a high volume and variety of work, with significant University-wide impacts. As an experienced labour relations professional, the Consultant, Academic Labour Relations must be able to proactively to address complex issues, provide expert advice, apply judgement, manage projects, and manage conflict in a unionized academic environment. Position Description Summary of Key Responsibilities (job functions include but are not limited to):

• Develops and maintains positive and effective problemsolving relationships with union officials, HR professionals and leadership to address issues proactively and constructively
• Leverages contacts and relationships across campus to gather data, solve problems, and ensure projects and initiatives are successful
• Provides guidance to ensure the consistent interpretation and application of collective agreement provisions, labour law, human rights legislation, and employment legislation
• Provides advice in the areas of performance management, investigations, discipline, complex disability management cases, accommodations, and grievance proceedings
• Represents the Board in grievance proceedings, labour board hearings, mediations, arbitrations, in court, and in all negotiations with unions and associations
• Participates in negotiating letters of understanding, grievance and arbitration settlements and other complex legal agreements
• Participates in bargaining new collective agreements, including research, drafting proposals, and overseeing the implementation of the new collective agreement
• Leads Labour Relations projects and initiatives. Provides advice on the creation of or improvements/changes to human resource policies and procedures and assists in the implementation of such policies and procedures across campus
• Investigates, analyzes and prepares briefing documents on issues facing the portfolio, including the development and negotiation of letters of understanding and grievance settlements. Anticipates the need for information and conducts background research
• Researches and develop tools, procedures and training sessions for leaders to assist them in administering the collective agreement
• Monitors labour relations decisions, Provincial union activity, and conducts external and internal environmental scans and interprets the activities. Using experience and education, informs leaders and staff, develops and implements best practices that are proactive and support the University of Calgary
  

Qualifications / Requirements:

• Bachelor degree in Industrial Relations, Human Resources, or a related field
• Minimum of 35 years of experience in labour relations including experience in interpreting, applying and administering collective agreements. Preference will be given to those with experience working in postsecondary institutions
• Experience in grievances, arbitration, Labour Board, and/or related hearings
• Detailoriented, with strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to establish and maintain productive working relationships
• Aptitude to manage multiple projects within timelines and demonstrated ability to develop and support the implementation of new programs and policies
• Ability to work well under pressure, with minimal supervision
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Experience presenting and facilitating training sessions

Application Deadline: April 14th, 2023 We would like to thank all applicants in advance for submitting their resumes. Please note, only those candidates chosen to continue on through the selection process will be contacted. Additional Information This position is classified in the Management Career Band, Level 3 of the Management and Professional Staff Career Framework. Management and Professional Staff (MaPS) Positions are currently under review as part of the Alberta Labour Relations Board exclusion review process. Visit the HR website for more information. To find out more about management and staff opportunities at the University of Calgary and all we have to offer, view our Management and Staff Careers website. The University strongly recommends all faculty and staff are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. About the University of Calgary The University of Calgary is Canada\'s leading next-generation university - a living, growing and youthful institution that embraces change and opportunity with a can-do attitude. Located in the nation\'s most enterprising city, the university is making tremendous progress on its Eyes High journey to be recognized as one of Canada\'s top five research universities, grounded in innovative learning and teaching and fully integrated with the community it both serves and leads. The University of Calgary inspires and supports discovery, creativity and innovation across all disciplines. For more information, visit ucalgary.ca. The University of Calgary has launched an institution-wide Indigenous Strategy in line with the foundational goals of Eyes High, committing to creating a rich, vibrant, and culturally competent campus that welcomes and supports Indigenous Peoples, encourages Indigenous community partnerships, is inclusive of Indigenous perspectives in all that we do. As an equitable and inclusive employer, the University of Calgary recognizes that a diverse staff/faculty benefits and enriches the work, learning and research experiences of the entire campus and greater community. We are committed to removing barriers that have been historically encountered by some people in our society. We strive to recruit individuals who will further enhance our diversity and will support their academic and professional success while they are here. In particular, we encourage members of the designated groups (women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible/racialized minorities, and diverse sexual orientation and gender identities) to apply. To ensure a fair and equitable assessment, we offer accommodation at any stage during the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. Questions regarding [diversity] EDI at UCalgary can be sent to the Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (equity@ucalgary.ca) and requests for accommodations can be sent to Human Resources (hrhire@ucalgary.ca). We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, however preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.