The Toronto Catholic District School Board (TCDSB) is proud to be a significant part of the fabric of publicly funded Catholic education in the province of Ontario. We serve approximately 84,000 students in nearly 200 Catholic schools in the City of Toronto and represent close to 475,000 Catholic school supporters.

At the TCDSB, we grow in knowledge, with justice and hope. The TCDSB is an inclusive Catholic learning community that nurtures faith development and academic excellence through the love of God, neighbor, and self.

We fully engage students in learning that supports their academic, spiritual, socio-emotional, and physical growth and development. At TCDSB, we have a long and distinguished history of providing excellence in Catholic education for the Toronto community.

The Ontario Catholic School Graduate Expectations our Catholic values, and the Board's Pastoral Plans are foundational to our exemplary approach to teaching and learning in the 21st Century.

With a staff of 14,000, the TCDSB is a dynamic school board and is seeking a full-time Labour Relations Manager within the Human Resources department.

We are an inclusive employer. All interested applicants are welcome to apply.

Key A ccountabilities

Reporting to and under the direction of the Head of Labour Relations and Health and Safety , this position will provide labour relations managerial support in the areas of collective agreement administration, negotiations and the facilitation of solutions to a wide range of labour relations and human resources issues arising in a multiple union and collective agreement environment. This position will provide management support where duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to following: Advise and provide counsel to front-line management by providing interpretation of collective agreements and applicable legislation

Liaise with Legal Services and other stakeholders

Preparation and presentation of employer's position at preliminary stages of grievance procedures

In-servicing and coaching of management personnel with labour relations matters

Participation and support in the development of negotiation strategies and bargaining activities

Maintenance of up-to-date labour statistics and data reflecting community trends, settlements, arbitration decisions and in particular developments within school board settings on a local and provincial basis

Other related duties as assigned or requiredRequirements A relevant degree from a recognized university in Industrial Relations, Human Resources Management/related field or equivalent proven experience

Minimum of four (4) years labour relations or related experience with increased responsibility in the interpretation and administration of collective agreements including the handling of grievances in a diverse and unionized workforce

Proven negotiation and collective bargaining experience

Excellent interpersonal skills, along with effective written and verbal communication skills

Excellent problem-solving, analytical, organizational and time management skills required

Ability to prioritize varying workloads while working to meet deadlines with a proactive service orientation

Extensive experience with research and survey methodology and concepts

Effective communication through report writing and by way of group presentations

Demonstrated ability to succeed in a team environment

Advanced computer skills in MS Office productsThis is a non-union Level 8 position with a salary range of $ 91,862 - $ 109,142 along with comprehensive benefits including pension plan, vacation, and professional development opportunities.

Who We Are

Our mission at TCDSB is to inspire learning in every way and support our students and employees.

Employees who work in our corporate setting are passionate and have a strong belief in our mission and making TCDSB a leader in public education. We are: Committed to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

Accountable

Relationship builders

Adaptable

People developers we engage, coach, and develop

Continuous improvers and innovators; and

Team orientedWe know and believe that diverse and inclusive teams empower us to make better decisions and inspire continuous improvement so that we can better serve our students, communities, and employees.

As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from individuals who would contribute to the further diversification of our staff, including but not limited to, those who are Indigenous, Black, 2SLGBTQ+, and racialized. You are invited to voluntarily indicate if you identify as such a person. This information will be kept confidential.

The TCDSB is committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

Should you require code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know when contacted. We will work with you to meet your needs.

Disability-related accommodation during the application process is available upon request. Learn more about the TCDSB Fair Hiring Policies and Accommodation Process. https://5il.co/1dkld

All interested applicants are asked to apply no later than Friday, October 25, 2024 via email to Nairi Kazazian, Head of Labour Relations And Health & Safety at nairi.kazazian@tcdsb.org.

We thank all prospective applicants for showing interest in this position; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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