Union/Affiliation:

Administrative Professional Excluded Staff

Pay range:

$105,369 to $136,269 annually

SFU Department Descr:

Faculty Relations

Position Grade:

12

# of openings:

1

Biweekly Hours:

72

Reporting jointly to the Provost and Vice-President, Academic on all academic matters and to the Vice-President People, Equity and Inclusion on matters related to equity and employee experience, Faculty Relations leads employer relations with the SFU Faculty Association bargaining unit and directs and administers all employment-related processes associated with the faculty career life cycle.

About the Role

The Labour and Employee Relations Advisor is responsible for the day-to-day administration of the SFUFA collective agreement and related policies and procedures. The role provides information and advice on collective agreement interpretations and applications, as well as issues such as conflict resolution, performance management, the disciplinary process; and responses to grievances. The Labour Relations Advisor participates in assigned collective agreement negotiations with the Faculty Association and supports the collection, generation and analysis of the information required for grievances, arbitrations, and negotiations.

Full Job Description

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Human Resource and training towards the Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) designation, or other relevant discipline, and three years of related experience in labour relations, or an equivalent level of education, training, and experience.

• Excellent knowledge of labour and employment legislation and government policies (e.g., Employment Standards, Labour Relations Code, Employment Equity and Human Rights).
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills including well developed conflict resolution skills.
• Knowledge of other areas of Human Resource Management including Training, Benefits and Pensions.
• Strong ability to interpret and apply collective agreements and associated policies and procedures.

What We Offer

At SFU, our goal is to ensure our people are valued and supported by promoting a healthy work-life balance, professional growth and development, as well as a safe and respectful workplace. We offer temporary employees who belong in the Administrative Professional Excluded Staff group (APEX):

• An additional 7% pay in lieu of benefits & 8% vacation pay
• Employer paid extended health & dental plans
• Hybrid-work program for eligible positions

Additional Information

The assignment end date is September 3, 2027.

The pay range is the span between the minimum and maximum base salary for the position. The midpoint of the range is approximately halfway between the minimum and the maximum and represents an employee that possesses full job knowledge, qualifications and experience for the position. In the normal course, employees will be hired, transferred or promoted between the minimum and midpoint of the pay range.

Please include your cover letter and resume in one attachment.