Manager, Labour Relations (Centre of Expertise)

Selection Process Number:
26-27-SIF-IA-JR100853
Division:
Workplace Effectiveness
Group and Level:
RE 06
Salary Range:
$124,500.00 - $160,800.00
Employment Tenure:
Indeterminate
Positions Available:
1

POSITION DETAILS

CLASSIFICATION

This position is classified at the RE-06 group and level which is roughly equivalent to the EX-01 group and level.

LOCATION

This position is located in Ottawa. Working from the Toronto office may be approved, depending on worksite availability.

OSFI's work model includes telework and mandatory onsite presence. The terms of the employee's telework arrangement will be established in accordance with the Directive on Telework and related organizational directions. These arrangements must be reviewed annually, at a minimum, and can be subject to change. OSFI employees are currently required to work in the office 4 days per week, however this may be subject to change depending on new direction.

PROCESS INTENT

The immediate need is to staff one (1) position with a language requirement of bilingual imperative CBC/CBC position on an indeterminate basis.

A pool of qualified or partially qualified candidates may be created to staff similar or identical positions with various linguistic profiles and requirements, security profiles and/or various tenures within the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions, which may vary according to the position being staffed.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The Manager, Labour Relations leads a team delivering operational advice and corporate programs at the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI). Key activities include advising management on complex and sensitive workplace matters; overseeing grievances, discipline and dispute resolution; developing labour relations policies and tools; maintaining constructive relationships with bargaining agents; and leading occupational health and safety and harassment and violence prevention programs. The Manager also manages resources and priorities, ensuring consistent advice and services aligned with legislation, collective agreements and organizational needs.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

Official Language Proficiency

• Bilingual Imperative (CBC/CBC)

Information on language requirements

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet each of the following education and experience criteria.

ESSENTIAL EDUCATION

• Graduation with a degree* from a university with acceptable specialization in human resources management, labour or industrial relations, business administration, or in any other field relevant to the work to be performed.

*The term "degree" refers to a bachelor or a higher-level degree, as established by educational authorities.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Foreign education and Canadian equivalency

All candidates with foreign education credentials (i.e., any education obtained outside of Canada) must obtain the Canadian equivalency. If you currently have foreign education credentials, please initiate the process of obtaining this equivalency as soon as possible to avoid unnecessary delays, as this process can take up to several months. The following link contains information on the institutions that provide this service: Foreign Credential Validation against Canadian Standards. Only equivalencies provided by the listed institutions will be considered valid and acceptable.

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE

• Significant* experience providing strategic advice and recommendations to senior management (director level and above) on complex** labour relations matters in an Operational and Corporate Labour Relations environment.
• Experience in leading the development and implementation of enterprise-wide initiatives or programs pertaining to labour relations.
• Experience working collaboratively and objectively with internal and external stakeholders and union representatives.
• Experience in managing labour relations recourse cases including third level grievances and grievances referred to adjudication.
• Experience in managing a team of HR professionals.
• Experience in drafting labour relations policies, guidance documents, briefing materials, or presentations to senior management***.

*Significant experience is understood to mean the depth and breadth of the experience normally associated with having performed a broad range of various related activities which are normally acquired over a period of at least five (5) years.

**Complex issues are issues with at least three of the following characteristics: multidimensional, sensitive, confidential, affecting many partners or stakeholders, precedent setting, having a major impact on the service or program delivery.

*** Senior management is defined as being at the executive level.

The following essential knowledge, competencies and abilities will be assessed at a later date.

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE

• Knowledge of legislation and policies related to labour relations in the Federal Public Service.
• Knowledge of the grievance adjudication process including preparing and participating in mediation and negotiating settlement agreements.
• Knowledge of the current trends in jurisprudence that guide Human Resources Management in the Federal Public Sector.

ESSENTIAL COMPETENCIES

• Critical Thinking
• Leading People
• Collaboration
• Results Orientation

ESSENTIAL ABILITIES

• Ability to communicate effectively orally.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS

If you possess any of the following education or experience criteria, your application must clearly explain how you meet them (may be needed for the job).

ASSET EDUCATION

• Master's degree in industrial relations

ASSET EXPERIENCE

• Experience in Labour relations within a Separate Agency or Central Agency of the Federal Public Service.
• Experience providing advice and guidance on occupational health and safety matters.
• Experience assisting with the management of harassment and violence prevention procedure under the Workplace Harassment and Violence Prevention Regulations.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability and willingness to travel occasionally within Canada when required.
• Ability and willingness to work overtime on occasion.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Security - Reliability
• The ability to work remotely from home within Canada with access to Internet in one's residence is a condition of employment.

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS

• Retaining OSFI affected/opting employees

OTHER INFORMATION

• The use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools, sites, and applications based on large language models (e.g. ChatGPT, Dall-E, Microsoft Copilot), is forbidden for this application. Plagiarism from any source, or the use of generative AI from any source, may be investigated and result in serious consequences, including the invalidation of your application and consequently, elimination from this selection process.
• OSFI is a separate agency with its own classification and compensation system. OSFI's staffing is subject to the Public Service Employment Act (PSEA).
• All written and verbal communication obtained throughout the staffing process, from the time of application to close of process, may be used to evaluate the candidate.
• Candidates must meet all of the essential qualifications to be appointed; however, depending on the requirements of the specific position(s) being staffed, one or more asset criteria or organizational need may be invoked at any stage of the process.
• Staffing strategies such as random selection, top-down approach and/or establishing cut-off scores to determine who will continue in the staffing process, may be used for the purpose of managing applications.
• Please note that although you may attain the established pass mark on any of the assessments used in this staffing process, management may decide to use a higher cut off score.
• During the staffing process, various assessment methods can be utilized, including but not limited to written exams and interviews. These assessments may be conducted either remotely or in-person at one of our OSFI offices (Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal or Vancouver).
• Candidates are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.
• Email correspondence will be the primary method of communication with candidates for this selection process. Ensure you check your spam folder for any communications from OSFI (osfibsif@myworkday.com). You must provide valid and updated contact information.
• All job applications must be submitted through Workday: OSFI's recruiting platform. Do not email your application as it will not be accepted. To submit an application online, please click on the "Submit" button.
• If you have a limitation that may impact your performance at any step of the assessment process (such as submitting the application, written test, or an interview), you may request an accommodation. Assessment accommodations are designed to remove barriers, and to ensure that candidates with limitations can fully demonstrate their abilities. Should you wish to be accommodated, please inform us by sending an e-mail to the following address: StaffingHR-DotationRH@osfi-bsif.gc.ca. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.
• You are responsible for ensuring that the personal information provided in your candidate profile in Workday is accurate and up to date (e.g., contact information, status of any priority entitlements, veteran/mobility status, citizenship, etc.). If your personal information needs to be updated after you have submitted your application, you must contact us at StaffingHR-DotationRH@osfi-bsif.gc.ca. Failure to do so may mean that you are either not considered or eliminated from the process.

CONTACT INFORMATION

OSFI Staffing Team

EMAIL: StaffingHR-DotationRH@osfi-bsif.gc.ca

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