Union/Affiliation:

Administrative Professional Excluded Staff

Pay range:

$113,609 to $147,084 annually

SFU Department Descr:

Labour Relations & Compensation

Position Grade:

13

# of openings:

1

Biweekly Hours:

72

About the Role

The Manager, Labour and Employee Relations is a key leadership position within the Labour Relations (LR) team and oversees day-to-day operations of the LR Specialist group and supports the delivery of consistent, high-quality labour and employee relations services, such as workload coordination, workflow oversight, case review, and direct supervision of Specialists. The role manages a portfolio of complex LR matters, serves as the escalation point for high-risk issues, and contributes to institutional labour relations strategy and risk mitigation. The role supports professional development of team members, monitors systemic issues and legal changes, and leads initiatives to improve internal LR practices and documentation. The role represents the Labour Relations unit on University-wide projects and liaises with external legal and investigative partners as needed. The role participates in bargaining, grievance resolution, mediation and arbitration processes, and investigations where LR is the Responsible Office.

Full Job Description

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Labour Relations, Human Resources, Industrial Relations, or a related field, and a minimum of seven years of progressive experience in labour and employee relations in a unionized environment, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

• Excellent knowledge of employment practices in the public sector.
• Excellent planning skills.
• Excellent leadership skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

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 April 1, 2028.

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.