Posting Title

BAND 2 - Labour Relations Advisor

Position Classification

Band 2

Union

N/A

Work Options

Hybrid

Location

Burnaby, BC V3J 1N3 CA (Primary)

Salary Range

$78,400.17 to $110,800.21 annually

Close Date

6/25/2026

Job Type

Regular Full Time

Temporary End Date

Ministry/Organization

BC Public Service -> Liquor Distribution Branch

Ministry Branch / Division

BC Liquor Distribution Branch

Job Summary

About this role:

The Labour Relations Advisor reports to the Senior Manager, Employee Relations. The individual in this position provides expertise, leadership and direction to, and on behalf of, the Liquor Distribution Branch, with respect to the interpretation and administration of collective bargaining agreements, compliance with labour, employment and human rights laws, policies and procedures, workplace accommodation matters, and managing in a unionized environment.

The Labour Relations Advisor is responsible for providing guidance to management on matters relating to workplace conflict and employee misconduct. The role requires that they conduct workplace investigations, respond at Step 2 of the grievance process, prepare files for expedited arbitration, recommend actions to be taken on disciplinary matters, and draft disciplinary letters.

Labour Relations Advisors contribute options for resolution to potentially contentious employee relations matters that may be costly and/or precedent-setting in nature. They are also expected to brief the Senior Managers and the Director, Employee Relations & Investigations with information relating to contract administration and management recommendations for contract amendments during collective bargaining.

Candidates who are located near a BCLDB worksite (Burnaby, Victoria, Kamloops) will be offered hybrid work opportunities. For candidates not located near a BCLDB office, fully remote work will be considered, with the expectation that the candidate is able to travel to nearby BCLDB sites on an as-needed basis (i.e., store locations, etc.). Occasional overnight travel may be required.

For complete details about this opportunity, including accountabilities, please refer to the attached job description, also located in the Additional Information section at the bottom of the posting.

An eligibility list for permanent or temporary future opportunities may be established. A criminal record check is required.

Position requirements:

Education and Experience:

• Degree, diploma, certificate or formal coursework towards a degree, diploma or certification in Human Resources or related discipline such as labour relations, employee relations, administrative law, business administration or investigations etc. with a minimum of one (1) year of recent, related experience* as a Labour Relations practitioner, with experience relating to labour relations best practices.

OR

• Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalent certificate and a minimum of three (3) years of recent, related experience* as a Labour Relations practitioner, with experience relating to labour relations best practices.

*Recent, related experience must have occurred within the last five (5) years and must include the following:

• Experience leading and directing workplace investigations into matters such as employee misconduct, breaches of the collective agreement, and/or policy breaches, etc.
• Experience applying due diligence regarding legal implications and applying various Acts, and policies to a variety of labour relations situations such as employment and human rights law, etc.

Preference may be given to those candidates with any of the following:

• Experience with third party interventions - conducting reviews and/or appeals.
• Providing advice and assistance to management on discipline, dispute resolution, grievances, and conflict management.
• Developing and delivering presentations.
• Experience researching and compiling information in preparation for, and during, the collective bargaining process.
• Experience preparing investigation files, disciplinary letters, and other related correspondence.

Application instructions:

To be considered for this position, your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the education and experience as outlined in the position requirements section above. Applicants selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on the knowledge, skills, abilities and competencies as outlined in the attached Job Description. Applicants must meet the requirements as described below to be considered:

• A cover letter is required as part of your application. The content and/or format of your cover letter may be evaluated as part of the assessment process.
• Ensure your resume includes your educational accomplishments, employment history including start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and any relevant information that relates to the job to which you are applying.

For specific position-related enquiries,

Only applications submitted using the BC Public Service Recruitment System on this website will be accepted. For more information about how to create or update your profile, please refer to the attached Application Instructions or refer to the Technical Assistance page on the MyHR website. If you are experiencing technical difficulty applying for a competition, please send an e-mail to [email protected] before the stated closing time, and they will respond as soon as possible to assist you.

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:00pm Pacific Time on the closing date of the competition.

Job Category

Leadership and Management

Additional Information

Band2LabourRelationsAdvisor