Union/AffiliationAdministrative Professional Excluded StaffPay Range$153,779 to $198,996 annuallyDepartment DescriptionLabour Relations & CompensationPosition Grade17# of Openings1Biweekly Hours72Who We AreSimon Fraser University is a leading research university, advancing an inclusive and sustainable future. Our purpose – the essence of SFU – is to create and connect knowledge, learning and community for deeper understanding and meaningful impact. We are committed to fostering excellence, innovation, belonging and community in all that we do.The Labour Relations team at Simon Fraser University strives to maintain harmonious working relationships with the employee groups on campus. We provide:Collective agreement and policy interpretation.Collective bargaining.Advice and guidance on the grievance procedure.Support to investigations and arbitrations.About the RoleThe Director, Labour and Employee Relations provides leadership and directs a team of Labour Relations professionals who provide effective consultation on and resolution of employee and labour relations inquiries and issues from academic and administrative leaders, and Strategic Business Partners. The Director works with leaders, Human Resources, and Faculty Relations to promote fair treatment and the consistent and lawful application of University employment and labour related policies, and guiding legislation. The Director is also the Chief Negotiator for collective bargaining for all agreements not including the faculty association (SFUFA), instructs external legal counsel,



and serves as the University’s advocate in arbitrations and mediations.QualificationsUndergrad degree in Human Resources with ten years of experience in a complex public sector higher education environment, including direct experience as Chief Negotiator in collective bargaining and the interpretation and administration of collective agreements and related legislation, 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 interest based negotiation skills.Excellent interpersonal, communication, and conflict resolution skills.Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.What We OfferAt 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 perks & 8% vacation payEmployer paid extended health & dental plansHybrid-work program for eligible positionsAdditional InformationThe assignment end date is April 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.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Director, Labour And Employee Relations - $153,779 - $198,996 A Year (Winnipeg)
🏢 Simon Fraser University
📍 Winnipeg