Apply By: Thursday, October 16, 2025 11:59 pm EDT

Education Labour Relations Officer

Job ID:

234338

Posting status:

Open

Organization:

Ministry of Education

Division:

Labour Relations Operations - Education, Labour and Finance Division

City:

Toronto

Position(s) language:

English

Job term:

2 Permanent, 1 Temporary - up to 12 months with possible extension

Job code:

I1002B - Human Resources51

Salary:

$88,496.00 - $128,625.00 Per year

Shape the future of Ontario's education system through negotiation, collaboration and strategic labour relations!

We're looking for a strategic thinker with strong labour relations experience to help shape the future of education in Ontario. If you're passionate about negotiation, collaboration, and driving meaningful change, this role is for you.

About Us:

We're the Labour Relations Operations Branch in the Education Labour and Finance Division—a small but mighty team that works at the heart of Ontario's education system. Our work supports educators, students, and school boards across the province.

We:

• Lead negotiations for sector-wide collective agreements
• Support mediation and arbitration
• Provide expert advice on education labour policy
• Build strong partnerships with unions and stakeholders
• Conduct research and develop bargaining strategies

About the job

In this Education Labour Relations Officer role, you will:

• Research trends and scan other jurisdictions to support bargaining strategies
• Represent the Crown in central collective agreement negotiations
• Facilitate meetings with unions and education partners
• Advise on grievances and labour relations issues
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with school boards, unions, and stakeholders

What you bring to the team

Labour Relations Skills:

• Experience negotiating collective agreements and developing bargaining mandates
• Knowledge of labour law and current trends in education sector jurisprudence
• Skilled in managing grievances and facilitating collaborative groups

Strategic Thinking and Leadership

• Strong research and analytical skills to support decision-making
• Proven ability to lead projects and manage competing priorities
• Sound judgement to represent the government at bargaining tables

Technical Expertise:

• Understanding of Ontario's four school systems and how they shape bargaining strategies
• Familiarity with key legislation like the School Boards Collective Bargaining Act, Education Act, and Labour Relations Act

Communication, Interpersonal and Relationship Management Skills:

• Excellent communication skills to represent the Ministry and prepare briefing materials
• Ability to build strong, respectful relationships with diverse stakeholders

Don't meet every qualification?

If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!

How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility

We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.

Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please contact us.

Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace:

• diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives

• accessibility

• Anti-Racism Policy

What we offer

The Ontario Public Service is one of Ontario's largest employers. Employees work for a wide range of ministries, with offices in more than 70 cities across the province. We offer:

• a career that can grow across ministries and job functions

• flexible learning and developmental opportunities, including education and mentorship programs

• many employee networks offering support for and education about underrepresented groups

• tailored work arrangements, including opportunities like flex hours, self-funded leave and more

Our comprehensive compensation and benefits package includes:

• a defined-benefit lifetime pension plan (guaranteed, ongoing inflation-protected income after retirement)
• group health, dental, life and disability benefits
• a range of vacation and leave options
• an Employee and Family Assistance Program, which provides confidential counseling services

Additional information:

Apply by:

Thursday, October 16, 2025 11:59 pm EDT

Position details:

• 2 English Permanent, 315 Front St W, Toronto, Toronto Region
• 1 English Temporary, duration up to 12 months, 315 Front St W, Toronto, Toronto Region

Compensation group:

Management Compensation Plan

Work hours:

Schedule 6

Category:

Human Resources

Posted on:

Wednesday, September 24, 2025

Note:

• The information that you provide for the purpose of this competition and the results from this competition may be used to fill other positions. These positions may be of various tenures including short-term assignments. Your information and the results from this competition will be retained for the purpose of filling vacancies in accordance with the applicable collective agreement or policy provisions.
• E-EU-234338/25(3)

How to apply:

• You must apply online.

• Your cover letter and resume combined should not exceed five (5) pages. For tips and tools on how to write a concise cover letter and resume, review the Writing a Cover Letter and Resume: Tips, Tools and Resources.

• Customize your cover letter and resume to the qualifications listed on the job ad. Using concrete examples, you must show how you demonstrated the requirements for this job. We rely on the information you provide to us.

• Read the job description to make sure you understand this job.

• OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying.

• If you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please Contact Us to provide your contact information. Recruitment services team will contact you within 48 hours.

Language requirements and assessment:
All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the "position(s) language" section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you'll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.

Exigences en matière de langue et évaluation:
Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario (FPO) sont affichées en français et en anglais. Consultez la section « Langue du ou des postes » en haut de chaque offre d'emploi pour connaître les exigences linguistiques. Pour tous les postes, les candidats sont évalués en anglais, la langue d'affaires de la FPO. Si le poste est bilingue (anglais/français), vous devrez également passer un test de compétences linguistiques en français.

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