Manager, Labour Relations

Location: Vancouver, BC

Organization: Vancouver School Board (VSB)

Work Arrangement: In-person

Reports to: Director, Labour Relations

The Opportunity

Vancouver School Board is seeking an experienced Manager, Labour Relations to provide day-to-day operational leadership within a complex, highly unionized public-sector environment.

The successful candidate will work closely with District leaders, union representatives, employees and internal stakeholders, providing practical advice and leadership across a broad range of labour relations matters.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead day-to-day Labour Relations operations and manage complex LR matters.

- Provide guidance on collective agreements, collective bargaining, grievances, mediation and arbitration.

- Advise leaders on employee discipline, performance management, investigations and employment legislation.

- Support the Director, Labour Relations on complex and higher-risk matters.

- Build and maintain constructive relationships with unions and organizational stakeholders.

- Coach and mentor Labour Relations Advisors and Coordinators.

- Ensure labour relations practices and advice are consistent, timely and well documented.

- Identify opportunities to strengthen LR processes and team capabilities.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will have:

- Progressive Labour Relations/Employee Relations experience in a complex, unionized environment.

- Strong experience with collective bargaining and collective agreement interpretation/administration.

- Experience managing grievances, arbitration, investigations, discipline and performance matters.

- Strong knowledge of applicable employment/labour legislation.

- Experience advising senior leaders and working effectively with union representatives.





- Leadership, coaching or mentoring experience.

- Excellent communication, judgement, organization and problem-solving skills.

- A collaborative, practical and service-oriented approach.

Preferred Background

Experience in K-12 education, public sector, healthcare, municipal government, post-secondary education, or other multi-union environments would be highly relevant.

Experienced Senior Labour Relations Advisors or LR professionals ready to step into a broader leadership role are also encouraged to apply.

Why This Opportunity?

- Leadership role within a large, highly unionized public-sector organization.

- Prospect to manage complex labour relations matters with meaningful autonomy.

- Direct exposure to collective bargaining and multiple collective agreements.

- Opportunity to lead, coach and develop an LR team.

- Work closely with senior leadership and union stakeholders.

- Make a meaningful impact across the Vancouver School Board.

Location: VSB Education Centre, 1580 West Broadway, Vancouver, BC

Work Arrangement: In-person

Pay: $110,000.00-$149,563.95 per year

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Vancouver, BC V6J 5K8: reliably commute or be willing to relocate with an employer-provided relocation package (required)

Application question(s):

- How many years of Labour Relations/Employee Relations experience do you have?
- How would you rate your experience interpreting and administering collective agreements?
- Which Labour Relations areas are you most experienced in? (
- What are your salary expectations for your next opportunity?
- How much experience do you have leading HR/Labour Relations professionals?

Experience:

- Labour Relations Manager: 7 years (required)

Location:

- Vancouver, BC V6J 5K8 (required)

Work Location: In person

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