HUMAN RESOURCES ADVISOR - EMPLOYEE AND LABOUR RELATIONS
COMPETITION: #25-171
STATUS: Regular Full-Time (Exempt)
DEPARTMENT: Human Resources
SALARY: $94,174.33 - $112,112.30 annually
CLOSING: December 6, 2026
POSITION OVERVIEW:
Reporting to the Manager of Employee and Labour Relations, you'll be the go-to resource, providing clarity and insight into legislation, collective agreements, and policies. With empathy, you'll navigate through employee grievances and concerns, analyzing each with care to find resolutions that honor all involved. Your ability to facilitate dialogue and understanding will be essential as you work to find common ground amidst differing perspectives. But your journey doesn't stop there. You'll be an advocate of knowledge, empowering your clients through training and sharing best practices.
In This Role You Will:
Act as the primary resource for labour relations matters in collaboration with the manager, including interpreting legislation, collective agreements, and related policies.
Investigate, analyze, and resolve employee grievances by working with managers, union representatives, and legal counsel, applying sound labour relations principles.
Provide clear guidance on collective agreement interpretation to ensure compliance and consistency across the organization.
Facilitate dispute resolution processes (e.g., mediation, arbitration) by applying strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
Maintain accurate records of labour relations activities and prepare reports for senior management.
Design and deliver training programs to build awareness and understanding of labour relations best practices among employees, supervisors, and managers.
Monitor legislative changes and ensure HR practices and policies remain compliant with labour laws.
Analyze labour relations data, identify trends, and prepare reports/presentations to support decision-making and strategic planning.
Build and maintain effective relationships with union representatives, management, and other stakeholders to support a collaborative approach to labour relations.
DESIRABLE TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
Completion of a diploma in human resources (or related) preferred or equivalent combination of directly related education, training and experience, supplemented by courses in a related field.
Several years of experience working in a unionized environment providing advice on a full range of labour relations and human resource matters.
REQUIRED LICENCES, CERTIFICATES, AND REGISTRATIONS
Class 5 Driver's License valid in the Province of British Columbia.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The ideal candidate will have five (5) years of experience and a CPHR designation.
WHAT WE OFFER YOU:
The City of Maple Ridge is a great place to work with competitive compensation packages that include the Municipal Pension Plan, a strong employee wellness program and the opportunity for professional career growth and professional development. If you want to help shape a growing community in a municipality that strives for service excellence, then this is the position for you.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those under consideration will be contacted.
