Do you have a passion for labour relations? Are you ready to be inspired by what your work and expand your knowledge and expertise in labour relations, human resources, disability management, collective bargaining and contract negotiations in the complex and dynamic field of health care?
Come grow your career with the Health Employers Association of British Columbia (HEABC). We offer a competitive salary, hybrid work environment, excellent health & welfare benefits including pension, generous vacation leave and training and development opportunities.
The Health Employers Association of British Columbia (HEABC) is a knowledge organization that stimulates innovation in BC health human resources and contributes to the sustainability of the health care system. Our mission, vision, and values, combined with our strategic initiatives, are what make HEABC a leader in strategic human resources in health care. We value integrity, respect, leadership, courage, excellence, and teamwork. Join our highly talented team in a culture of learning, innovation, and visionary thinking.
The Health Employers Association of British Columbia (HEABC) takes a provincial leadership role in human resources and labour relations issues management for more than 230 publicly funded health care employers. HEABC is responsible for negotiating six major provincial agreements covering more than 138,000 unionized health care employees covering nurses, health science professionals, ambulance paramedics and ambulance dispatchers, physician residents, and support workers in both facilities and community settings.
The successful candidate may be permitted to work in a hybrid model (combination of in-office and flexible work location) and will live within commuting distance of our Vancouver office. The successful candidate must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19; proof of Vaccination is required.
For more information, visit www.heabc.bc.ca.
OPPORTUNITY:
Reporting to the Director, Labour Relations (Health Authorities), the Legal Counsel / Labour Relations Consultant performs a broad range of legal services as part of the HEABC in-house Legal Services team including:
- Acting as counsel in a variety of arbitral hearing forums on cases that have high value and/or an industry impact
- Providing legal advice relating to a comprehensive range of policy and legal issues
- Acting as a resource to collective bargaining teams and/ or participating in collective bargaining, and
- Identifying areas for strategic litigation and member education.
Ideally, you have experience with court applications (judicial reviews or matters before the Court of Appeal) and labour relations board work.
Responsibilities includes:
- Establish, maintain, and foster effective working relationships with member organizations, health sector unions and outside agencies.
- Represent members and/or HEABC in a variety of labour relations dispute resolution forums.
- Conduct legal research including analysis of case law, bargaining information, legislation, and policy.
- Lead and/or participate in team projects; acts as a mentor to Labour Relations Consultants.
- Participate in or assist with health sector collective bargaining.
- Provide input to educational materials for members and delivers labour relations/legal seminars.
- Prepare bulletins and legal updates for members to provide critical time-sensitive advice to HEABC membership.
Required Experience & Knowledge:
A degree in Law or a Master’s degree in industrial relations, labour relations, business or a related discipline from an accredited University.
- A current member in good standing with the Law Society of British Columbia and a minimum of seven (7) years’ recent, related experience, preferably in labour and employment law, labour relations or human resources within a complex labour relations environment.
- Expertise in research, evaluation and interpretation of legal issues.
- Knowledge of health sector labour relations, related legislation, collective agreements and jurisprudence.
- Knowledge and expertise in legal research, evaluation, and interpretation of legal issues.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with strong attention to detail.
- Excellent strategic, analytical and problem-solving skills; a team player with strong interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated ability to organize, plan and execute work within demanding work schedules.
This position is well-suited to an individual interested in pursuing a career in an interesting segment of the public sector, and who values the opportunity to make a positive public contribution through their work.
HEABC is committed to creating a diverse work environment that represents a variety of perspectives and skills, where all staff are treated fairly and equitably. We encourage qualified candidates from all races and ethnicities, all genders and sexual orientations, and persons with all abilities to apply. We take seriously our duty to create and sustain a culture that is healthy, accessible and rewarding for all staff, and recognize that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.
We wish to thank all applications for their interest and effort in applying; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
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