Manager - Faculty Relations - Faculty Relations Office - Department of Human Resources
Top Benefits
About the role
Reporting to the Director of Faculty Relations, the Manager of Faculty Relations is responsible for providing expert and decisive advice in support of the strategic direction of the Faculty Relations office and operational requirements in support of positive academic staff relations. Under the guidance and direction of the Director of Faculty Relations, this position will provide day-to-day management oversight and support associated with the Faculty Association collective agreements and policy administration. This includes support to academic leaders on HR related matters, including compliance of collective agreement obligations. This position is expected to monitor trends, assess risk, and identify potential changes and adjustments to UPEI’s academic staff practices.
What we offer:
- Flexible work arrangements
- 23 Days annual vacation plus university holidays
- Comprehensive health and dental coverage
- Post-retirement benefits
- Tuition waivers – self, spouse and dependents
- Access to the Health and Wellness Centre for staff and immediate family members
- Professional development opportunities
RESPONSIBILITIES:
In consultation with and under the general direction of the Director of Faculty Relations, the Manager of Faculty Relations has the following responsibilities.
- Provide expert advice and solutions-oriented guidance to Deans, Chairs and senior academic leaders on high-risk or precedent-setting faculty relations issues
- Manage and support workplace investigations ensuring compliance with human rights, duty to accommodate and collective agreement obligations related to harassment, discrimination, workplace conflict and discipline
- Support faculty collective agreements and policy administration and contribute to the development, interpretation and revisions of faculty-related policies and procedures
- Identify and address systemic issues arising from grievances or disputes
- Participate as an engaged member on labour management initiatives and collective bargaining processes
- Oversee a program for process improvement and faculty development
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent, preferably with a Human Resources, Industrial Relations or Business concentration
- A minimum of 9 years of directly related experience in labour relations and/or human resources. Experience in post-secondary institutions will be considered an asset
- Effective communication skills, demonstrated independent judgement and sound decision-making ability
- Strong organizational, problem-solving, planning, and analytical skills
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build partnerships and work collaboratively with diverse groups
- Supervisory experience is an asset
About University of Prince Edward Island
Established in 1969, the University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI) is a comprehensive public liberal arts university in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada, with roots in its founding institutions, Prince of Wales College (est. 1834) Saint Dunstan's University (est. 1855).
The only university in the province, UPEI offers a wide range of programs and degrees within the faculties of Arts; Business; Education; Graduate Studies; Indigenous Knowledge, Education, Research, and Applied Studies; Nursing; Science; Sustainable Design Engineering; and Veterinary Medicine. Home to Canada Research Chairs, a UNESCO Chair in Island Studies and Sustainability, endowed and sponsored research chairs, and 3M National Teaching Fellows, UPEI comprises a community of talented and dedicated faculty and staff who provide exceptional learning experiences to Canadian and international students under their tutelage.
In addition to its main campus in Charlottetown, UPEI has established the Canadian Centre for Climate Change and Adaptation in St. Peter's Bay, PEI. The University also has an international campus in Cairo, Egypt, offering degrees in business administration, mathematical and computational sciences, and sustainable design engineering. It also has postsecondary exchange programs with universities in numerous countries. As well, post-secondary students in Asia, Africa, and Europe can earn certain UPEI degrees, based on the University's curriculum and rigorous educational standards, while living in their home countries.
With millions of dollars in scholarships, international exchange and experiential learning opportunities, expanding professional and graduate programs, and outstanding student-faculty interaction, UPEI offers students an educational experience designed to help them reach their potential as future leaders.
The interim President and Vice-Chancellor is Dr. Greg Keefe. The Chancellor is the Honourable Catherine Callbeck.
Manager - Faculty Relations - Faculty Relations Office - Department of Human Resources
Top Benefits
About the role
Reporting to the Director of Faculty Relations, the Manager of Faculty Relations is responsible for providing expert and decisive advice in support of the strategic direction of the Faculty Relations office and operational requirements in support of positive academic staff relations. Under the guidance and direction of the Director of Faculty Relations, this position will provide day-to-day management oversight and support associated with the Faculty Association collective agreements and policy administration. This includes support to academic leaders on HR related matters, including compliance of collective agreement obligations. This position is expected to monitor trends, assess risk, and identify potential changes and adjustments to UPEI’s academic staff practices.
What we offer:
- Flexible work arrangements
- 23 Days annual vacation plus university holidays
- Comprehensive health and dental coverage
- Post-retirement benefits
- Tuition waivers – self, spouse and dependents
- Access to the Health and Wellness Centre for staff and immediate family members
- Professional development opportunities
RESPONSIBILITIES:
In consultation with and under the general direction of the Director of Faculty Relations, the Manager of Faculty Relations has the following responsibilities.
- Provide expert advice and solutions-oriented guidance to Deans, Chairs and senior academic leaders on high-risk or precedent-setting faculty relations issues
- Manage and support workplace investigations ensuring compliance with human rights, duty to accommodate and collective agreement obligations related to harassment, discrimination, workplace conflict and discipline
- Support faculty collective agreements and policy administration and contribute to the development, interpretation and revisions of faculty-related policies and procedures
- Identify and address systemic issues arising from grievances or disputes
- Participate as an engaged member on labour management initiatives and collective bargaining processes
- Oversee a program for process improvement and faculty development
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent, preferably with a Human Resources, Industrial Relations or Business concentration
- A minimum of 9 years of directly related experience in labour relations and/or human resources. Experience in post-secondary institutions will be considered an asset
- Effective communication skills, demonstrated independent judgement and sound decision-making ability
- Strong organizational, problem-solving, planning, and analytical skills
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build partnerships and work collaboratively with diverse groups
- Supervisory experience is an asset
About University of Prince Edward Island
Established in 1969, the University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI) is a comprehensive public liberal arts university in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada, with roots in its founding institutions, Prince of Wales College (est. 1834) Saint Dunstan's University (est. 1855).
The only university in the province, UPEI offers a wide range of programs and degrees within the faculties of Arts; Business; Education; Graduate Studies; Indigenous Knowledge, Education, Research, and Applied Studies; Nursing; Science; Sustainable Design Engineering; and Veterinary Medicine. Home to Canada Research Chairs, a UNESCO Chair in Island Studies and Sustainability, endowed and sponsored research chairs, and 3M National Teaching Fellows, UPEI comprises a community of talented and dedicated faculty and staff who provide exceptional learning experiences to Canadian and international students under their tutelage.
In addition to its main campus in Charlottetown, UPEI has established the Canadian Centre for Climate Change and Adaptation in St. Peter's Bay, PEI. The University also has an international campus in Cairo, Egypt, offering degrees in business administration, mathematical and computational sciences, and sustainable design engineering. It also has postsecondary exchange programs with universities in numerous countries. As well, post-secondary students in Asia, Africa, and Europe can earn certain UPEI degrees, based on the University's curriculum and rigorous educational standards, while living in their home countries.
With millions of dollars in scholarships, international exchange and experiential learning opportunities, expanding professional and graduate programs, and outstanding student-faculty interaction, UPEI offers students an educational experience designed to help them reach their potential as future leaders.
The interim President and Vice-Chancellor is Dr. Greg Keefe. The Chancellor is the Honourable Catherine Callbeck.