Purpose: Faculty Relations supports collective bargaining, collective agreement administration and on-going labour-management relations for academic employees of York University, comprising 8 unionized employee groups (approximately 4,700 employees). Reporting to the Director, Faculty Relations, the Senior Labour Relations Advisor, (Senior Advisor) provides guidance and advice, and promotes legal compliance, to an identified client group of academic administrators and managers on academic staff labour relations and human resource matters. The Senior Advisor also provides advice and support to the Director, Faculty Relations and Associate Director, Faculty Relations in the negotiation of collective agreements and participates in collective bargaining as assigned. In addition, the Senior Advisor is responsible for conducting research, data collection, developing analytical tools, preparing summary reports and maintaining files related to internal complaints, grievances, awards and settlements, and external decisions and awards, to make informed recommendations to clients and/or the Director, Faculty Relations and the Associate Director, Faculty Relations.

Education: University degree, preferably in Industrial Relations, Law, Business Administration or a similar relevant field.

Experience: Minimum of 5 years' experience working in a complex multi-union labour relations, employee relations and human resources environment, preferably in a University or the Public Sector. demonstrated skills in labour negotiations. demonstrated expertise in collective agreement administration, case preparation and presentations at grievances. and providing advice in labour relations and employment legislation matters.

Skills: Proven negotiating and problem solving skills in a variety of settings including with clients and union representatives, excellent oral and written communication skills, excellent analytical and research skills, conflict resolution skills, demonstrated flexibility, adaptability and excellent organizational skills, sound knowledge of employment and labour law, effective interpersonal, team-leadership and project management skills, demonstrated ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with multiple parties and competing demands. Understanding of equity and diversity issues.

Additional Notes: This position requires the candidate to produce a verification of degree(s), credentials(s), or equivalencies from accredited institutions and/or international equivalents at the time of interview.

*Compensation: York's CPM Compensation Framework has a salary grid consisting of 6 or 8 steps (depending on job grade) which is reviewed annually with possible adjustments, and a lump sum Performance Based Recognition Award. Employees will receive the grid adjustment and depending on performance, eligible permanent employees may move to the next step of the grid and may receive a lump sum Performance Based Recognition Award. Visit the CPM Compensation page on the HR Website to find out more about York's CPM Compensation Program.

York is committed to ensuring the way we work serves our diverse community and advances our commitment to Living Well Together, one of the Six Priorities for Action in the University Academic Plan. As part of this commitment, the University has implemented a Hybrid Work Policy.

The selected incumbent for this role is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement which will be confirmed based on operational requirements.

The University welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including, but not limited to women, persons with disabilities, visible minorities (racialized), Indigenous Peoples and persons of any gender identity and sexual orientation. York University is committed to a positive, supportive and inclusive environment.

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