Surrey Schools Manager, Labour Relations

The Surrey School District respectfully acknowledges that our schools reside on the traditional, unceded, and shared territories of Coast Salish peoples: The q̓ ícə̓ y̓ - Katzie, the qʼwa:n̓ƛʼən̓ - Kwantlen and the SEMYOME - Semiahmoo First Nations, who have been stewards of this land since time immemorial.

Surrey Schools is the largest BC school district and the second-largest employer in Surrey. Surrey Schools provides quality education to over 82,000 students with 124 schools sites and a variety of other learning facilities, offering a broad range of innovative programs and services to support the learning of our students. The Surrey School District team of approximately 13,000 employees works tirelessly every day to ensure that children are getting the best start they can, providing the preparation to be our leaders of tomorrow.

**Our Commitment: **Providing quality education extends beyond academic excellence; we are committed to creating and cultivating diverse, inclusive, and barrier-free environments for all applicants, employees, students, and their families.

**Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion & Values: **Our identity, as Surrey Schools, is expressed in the shared values of openness, fairness and belonging and recognizes the importance of diversity of identity and thought. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. We are committed to removing barriers and creating a workplace where everyone, regardless of their background, feels empowered to contribute their best. Join us in our mission to provide the best start for children, preparing them to be the leaders of tomorrow. If you are passionate about education, diversity, and making a positive impact, we invite you to explore opportunities with Surrey Schools.

**Job Summary **Reporting to the Director of Employee / Labour Relations, the Manager of Labour Relations is a key member of our Labour Relations team. The position will be responsible for a portfolio and work closely with the team, Human Resources contributors and front-line managers/Principals supporting successful educational outcomes for our students.

This is a term assignment for 1 year

Responsibilities

• Conducts and oversees discipline processes and investigations, including allegations of harassment.
• Manages and participates in the grievance process ensuring that the proposed solutions maintain the integrity of the district and are within the terms and spirit of the collective agreements.
• Provides strategic advice to District senior staff including Senior HR staff.
• Supports all aspects of HR and develops positive relationships with the Unions, Associations, BCPSEA and other stakeholder groups.
• Ensures appropriate interpretation and administration of the Collective Agreement, Board Policy, applicable legislation and related contracts.
• Mentors and guides site-based management in Labour Relations and Investigative matters.
• Is part of the Collective Bargaining Team.

QUALIFICATIONS Education & Experience

• A bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration or a related field with a minimum of seven years of experience in employee / labour relations with increasing responsibility and complexity. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Professional certification or designation such as CHRP is an asset.
• Experience in collective bargaining and negotiations.
• Previous experience in K – 12 sector is an asset.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Knowledge of applicable provincial laws and regulations, especially related to employment and labour law.
• Knowledge of provincial labour relations environment including arbitral jurisprudence.
• Superior communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to develop excellent working relationships and establish personal credibility with individuals at every level of the organization.
• Ability to anticipate and assess potential risks, issues and opportunities from both a business line and organizational perspective and to make balanced recommendations for resolution.
• Experience in conflict resolution and mediation.
• Experience in conducting grievance meetings.
• Experience in discipline proceedings, settlement agreements and terminations with and without cause.
• Experience in grievance arbitrations.

What we're offering

• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• Extended Medical, Vision and Dental
• Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Employee Family Assistance Program
• Municipal Pension
• 13 Paid Holidays, plus Sick & Vacation Time
• Supportive workplace with a positive and productive work environment. Feel a sense of security and safety to act, speak, and reflect who you are

The salary range for this position is $112,430 to $140,537 per year with comprehensive benefits package and Municipal Pension. Placement in the salary range is determined by an assessment of qualifications and ability to meet the key requirements of the job, and consideration of internal equity comparisons. The midpoint of the range represents an employee that possesses full job knowledge, qualifications, and experience for the position.

Qualified applicants can apply on Make a Future at https://buff.ly/bpaO0T3 by clicking the "apply" button to the right of the posting. The closing date for this position is September 16, 2025 at 4:00pm.

**Note:**Successful applicants will be required to consent to a Criminal Records Search prior to employment. Only those applicants selected for interviews will be contacted. To all others, thank you for your interest.