Job Description

Our bottom line is different.

There's something special about working at ATB, and it's been recognized on every that matters. Maybe it's our exceptional culture where your is supported through market-leading benefits and you're free to bring your whole self to work. Maybe it's our commitment to a growth mindset and our unrelenting thirst for for fellow Albertans--even the ones who aren't our clients.

Whatever it is, you won't find a more genuine, driven and knowledgeable group of humans anywhere. We foster a culture of purpose, performance and possibilities. We engage with intense curiosity, and bring our whole selves to work, every day. We know it starts with people like you, so take a chance and start with us.

Department: People, Culture, Brand & Communications

Job Number: REQ4943

Location: Calgary/Edmonton (This is a hybrid role that will require approx. 1-2 days/week in-office, typically at either ATB Place in Edmonton, or ATB Campus in Calgary)

Apply by: October 23, 2022

Paygrade: N-OTH

System Job Title: HR Specialist 9

Leader Name: Vice President, Total Rewards & Workforce Effectiveness

As ATB's next Director, you are responsible for leading the Employee and Labour Relations (ER/LR) practice across the organization. Reporting to the Vice-President, Total Rewards & Workforce Effectiveness, you will create and deliver ER/LR strategies, frameworks and policies that enable respectful and productive relationships between team members and leaders, and between ATB and the union. As the resident subject matter expert, you will provide specialist advice to the People & Culture (P&C) consulting team and senior leaders on complex employment matters as well as be the primary liaison between ATB and the union.

As the Director of Employee and Labour Relations you will apply your labour relations and employment law subject matter expertise to:

• Activate ER/LR strategies through the development and delivery of policies, frameworks and processes to enable effective and consistent employee and labour relations practices across the organization.
• Provide specialist advice to the P&C Consulting team and/or leaders on complex employment matters related to employee conduct and discipline, performance and attendance management, grievances, terminations as well as the interpretation and application of the collective agreement, legislation and policies and procedures.
• Lead complex workplace investigations including harassment and workplace misconduct investigations. Represent P&C in corporate investigations to ensure consistency of practice.
• Provide oversight and consultation on the internal grievance process and represent ATB in the preparation and presentation of cases at arbitration.
• Make decisions on behalf of ATB related to grievances, settlements, severance arrangements and other legal matters regarding employee and labour relations in partnership with internal and external legal counsel as required
• Lead or participate in collective bargaining and lead the execution and implementation of post bargaining activities across multiple functions and areas
• Provide thought leadership on leading employment practices by staying current with employment legislation and identifying relevant trends.
• Conduct organizational analysis of ER/LR activities and collaborate with key internal partners across P&C, risk management and legal to identify prevalent employee relations concerns. Based on this research, proactively identify enhancements across employment policies and frameworks to mitigate risk and recommend improvements to P&C programming.

Requirements

• You possess a Bachelor of Commerce Degree in Human Resource Management or related field
• You have 10+ years of diversified and progressive human resources experience in a unionized environment
• You hold deep specialist expertise in employee/labour relations with experience in collective bargaining, grievance/arbitration and investigations
• You have experience with policy and program development
• You maintain a robust network of labour relations practitioners

You will find success based on the following characteristics:

• You are a skilled negotiator who effectively balances the best interests of team members and ATB Financial.
• You are a relationship builder with the ability to work collaboratively with key stakeholders and achieve results through influence in a highly networked business model
• You communicate eloquently in verbal, visual and written forums
• You foster and maintain relationships with leaders of all levels, external stakeholders and vendors, as well as union representatives
• You are data-driven: someone who thinks critically, sees the bigger picture and connects the dots to broader strategies

• You are an autonomous, self-starter with an ability to manage competing demands in a fast-paced environment and to meet deadlines

At ATB, we know that as you develop in your career, you gain many transferable skills. If you believe your experience and qualities are what we are looking for, please consider applying.

Interested? If you know one of our team members, reach out to them BEFORE applying and ask them for a referral link to help your application stand out.

Online applications are preferred. Please reach out if you require any accommodations.

Benefits

Be great. Be you. Believe.

We are dedicated to building a workforce reflective of the diversity within our communities and creating an environment where every team member has what they need to reach their potential. We encourage candidates from all equity-seeking groups to apply.

What happens ?

Thank you for applying online. If you are shortlisted for this opportunity, you will hear from us after the posting close date regarding next steps. We might ask you to participate in a or phone interview. If you require any accommodations, please let us know.

Stay in touch!

ATB is excited to know you're interested in a career with us! Follow us on , and to get the inside scoop on what our team is up to.