- Employment Type: Non-Perm Out-of-Scope
- Salary Range: $8,650-$11,243
- Hours of Work: M – Monthly Out of Scope
- Workplace Diversity: We are committed to workplace diversity.
- Occupation Code: PHR
- Grade: MCP.08.
- Organization: 033 Public Service Commission
- Number of Openings: 1
The role of the Senior Labour Relations Consultant within the ELR branch provides expert labour relations consulting services to ministries and agencies across the public service. Responsibilities include grievance resolution, arbitration, negotiations, and contract administration. The role also addresses workplace health and safety, labour and employment legislation, and human resource policy issues, ensuring compliance and effective resolution of labour-related matters.
This is a temporary opportunity with the potential for conversion to a permanent full-time position in the future.
Responsibilities
As the Senior Labour Relations Consultant your responsibilities will include:
- Providing comprehensive labour relations advisory and consulting services to ministries and agencies.
- Managing grievance resolution processes, including preparation and representation at arbitration hearings.
- Conducting negotiations and administer collective agreements, ensuring accurate interpretation and application.
- Advising on workplace health and safety issues, labour and employment legislation, and HR policy matters.
- Collaborating with stakeholders to resolve disputes and maintain positive labour-management relationships.
- Researching and analyzing labour relations trends and issues to inform strategies and recommendations.
- Preparing clear, concise reports, briefing notes, and documentation related to labour relations matters.
Qualifications
Job Capabilities:
As a public servant, we are seeking someone who:
- Is accountable, takes ownership of their work by contributing to organizational outcomes and demonstrates the corporate values in our Commitment to Excellence.
- Is innovative and seeks out ways for improvement by thinking creatively, identifying new ideas and taking responsible risks.
- Works collaboratively with others to understand, engage and have meaningful dialogue to achieve work outcomes.
- Is inclusive, identifies and is aware of personal bias, and readily seeks out and appreciates diverse perspectives.
- Is adaptable, continuously learns from experience and applies those learnings to new situations.
- Focuses on achieving public service excellence.
Technical Knowledge and Skills:
- knowledge of labour relations, labour and employment law principles, developments, and issues, including Saskatchewan-specific labour relations issues/trends and employment legislation;
- knowledge of trends and practices in collective bargaining, dispute/grievance resolution methodology and practice;
- the proven ability to work effectively in a team-based environment with excellent interpersonal, organizational, analytic, and problem-solving skills;
- a solid track record of building and maintaining credible, collaborative relationships by understanding, involving, engaging, and communicating to diverse clients and stakeholder groups;
- the ability to be persuasive and tactful, and have well-developed written and oral communication, influencing and strong consultative skills; and,
- experience with arbitration and collective bargaining processes.
Typically, the knowledge and abilities required for this position is obtained through a bachelor’s degree from a 4-year accredited university (e.g., a degree in Labour Relations, Business Administration, Commerce, Law, Social Sciences, Humanities, or a related field is desirable) with significant experience in Labour Relations and Human Resources.
Job Skills:
- Communication (Level C)
- Critical Thinking (Level C)
- Digital Skills (Level C)
- Interacting with Others (Level C)
- Navigating Ambiguity (Level C)
- Managing Self (Level C)
- Health, Safety and Wellness (Level A)
- Data Literacy (Level C)
- Influence (Level C)
- Political and Organizational Awareness (Level C)
Learn more about the Government of Saskatchewan’s Capabilities and Skills Framework here.
What We Offer:
- Dynamic and challenging work
- Competitive salary
- Comprehensive benefits package including pension
- Vacation, scheduled days off, and other types of leave
- Inclusive work environments
- Career growth, development, and advancement opportunities
- Flexible work arrangements
Our Commitment to Excellence:
The Government of Saskatchewan upholds deep-rooted values of Respect and Integrity, Serving Citizens, Excellence and Innovation, and Acting as One Team.
About Us
The Government of Saskatchewan provides the services, programs and supports the people of Saskatchewan need. We deliver on the Saskatchewan Plan for Growth to build a strong economy, strong communities and strong families, ultimately building a stronger Saskatchewan. Dedicated to service excellence, we demonstrate innovation, collaboration and transparency, practice effective and accountable use of resources and promote engagement and leadership at all levels.
