Salary Information

HL19 - $67,358.00 - $87,565.85 per annum.

Duties and Responsibilities

Reporting to the Manager of Employee Relations, the Employee Relations Consultant works in a complex, unionized post-secondary environment, serving as a first point of contact and providing front-line advice and support to managers and employees on a broad range of employee and labour relations matters.

Working under the direction of the Manager of Employee Relations, the Employee Relations Consultant will:

- Provide advice, guidance, and support to managers on employee and labour relations matters, including performance, attendance, conduct, discipline, workplace conflict, and other employment-related concerns.
- Interpret and administer collective agreements, legislation, policies, and established human resources practices.
- Support managers in preparing for and conducting difficult conversations and meetings, including progressive discipline processes.
- Support grievance and dispute resolution processes, including preparing for and participating in grievance meetings, supporting mediation processes, and assisting with arbitration preparation.
- Liaise with union representatives and other stakeholders to exchange information and support the resolution of employee and labour relations concerns.
- Conduct or support informal and formal fact-finding and inquiries by gathering, reviewing, and assessing information to identify relevant facts, issues, risks, and potential solutions.
- Support Staffing and Recruitment with processes related to layoffs, termination notices, bumping, reassignment, recall, and other collective agreement requirements impacting hiring.
- Develop and deliver training, information sessions, tools, and resources for managers.
- Participate in collective bargaining activities by conducting research, analyzing information, and preparing materials to support negotiations.
- Maintain accurate, confidential, and appropriate files, documentation, and records.
- Perform other related human resources duties as required.

Screening Criteria

- Bachelor's degree in business (equivalencies will be considered).
- Experience supporting employee and/or labour relations functions in a unionized environment.
- Experience interpreting and applying collective agreements, relevant workplace policies,



and/or employment legislation.

Assessment Criteria

- Knowledge of employee and labour relations functions and practices, including the interpretation and administration of collective agreements.
- Analytical and critical thinking skills.
- Sound judgment and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to navigate sensitive or challenging conversations with tact and diplomacy.
- Ability to manage time, tasks, and competing priorities.
- Stakeholder engagement skills.
- Attention to detail.
- Professionalism.

Conditions of Offer

- When requested by the Employer, a recent and satisfactory Certificate of Conduct must be provided.
- Verification of credentials and applicable licenses, certifications, and/or skilled memberships as required for the position.

Conditions of Acceptance

- Acknowledges the requirement for provincial travel (occasional).

College of the North Atlantic (CNA) recognizes the importance of and is committed to offering flexible work arrangements to its employees. The successful applicant may qualify for a telework arrangement within the province, subject to eligibility criteria. Where appropriate, consideration may be given to a primarily remote, hybrid, or ad-hoc arrangement.

However, as a place-based organization, candidates are expected to report to the specified work location identified in this job posting, as all positions will involve some degree of on-site work, unless otherwise indicated.

Applicant Information

Applicants must submit their resumé by email to Kellie Critch, Senior Merit Consultant with the Public Service Commission, at [email protected] on or before the closing date specified in this job posting.

- This position provides flexibility in location, with consideration being given to candidates requesting to work from any one of our human resources offices throughout the province - St. John's - Topsail Road Office, Clarenville Campus, Grand Falls-Windsor Campus, or Stephenville - Headquarters.




- There are two (2) full-time contractual positions to fill. One position is currently approved until July 31, 2027, and the second position is approved until March 31, 2027, with the possibility of extension.
- It is the responsibility of the applicant to submit an application that demonstrates the required screening criteria. Applications that do not clearly and effectively demonstrate the required criteria will be screened out of the competition.
- Preference will be given to applicants who are a Canadian citizen, permanent resident of Canada, or those who are legally entitled to work in Canada.
- Applicants who elect to include a cover letter (optional) must upload cover letter and resumé as a combined document (PDF).
- Information submitted as part of the application process must be clear, factual, and current to date of submission and is subject to verification.
- Applicants will be notified of their status throughout each stage of the recruitment process.
- An offer of employment is conditional upon the satisfactory completion and review of all pre-employment requirements by the College.
- The results of this competition may be used to fill similar vacancies.

Closing Statement For questions about the job competition process, or if you require an accommodation, please contact Kellie Critch, Senior Merit Consultant, by email at [email protected] .

For questions about this position, please contact Mandy Gale-O'Rielly, Manager of Employee Relations, by email at [email protected] .

College of the North Atlantic (CNA) strives to create an organizational culture that welcomes and amplifies diverse perspectives, nurtures belonging and actively seeks to eliminate barriers to equity. We invite all interested individuals to apply, and as part of our shared commitment to the advancement of equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) as a true reflection of CNA's core values (Excellence, Integrity, Diversity, Respect and Transparency), we encourage applications from equity-seeking groups including, but not limited to, Indigenous Peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, those who identify as women, and members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities.

We appreciate your interest in College of the North Atlantic!

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