Employee Relations Advisor Band 9 $79,101 - $98,878
Temporary opportunity: December 2026 to June 2028
Competition #AD26-30

AboutDurham College

Durham College (DC) is a leading post-secondary institution with a explicit purpose: transforming lives, building careers, and enriching communities.

We prepare students to thrive in a rapidly changing world of work through innovative, hands‐on and industry-connected learning. From co‐ops and field placements to applied research and other experiential opportunities, DC students develop the practical skills, knowledge, and confidence to make an immediate impact in their careers and communities.

Known for future‐focused, innovative teaching and strong connections to industry, DC offers a diverse range of market‐driven programs designed to respond to evolving workforce needs. Our programs span business, information technology, engineering, construction and skilled trades, health care, science and technology, culinary, hospitality and horticulture, social and community services, and media, art and design.

Across our modern campuses in Oshawa and Whitby, DC offers 145 programs, including eight degrees and 11 apprenticeship programs, serving nearly 11,000 full‐time post‐secondary and 2,800 apprenticeship students. We also support lifelong learning through more than 18,000 registrations in professional and part‐time learning, while our community of more than 125,000 alumni is making an impact locally and around the world.

Our impact extends well beyond our campuses. DC contributes more than $913 million annually to Durham Region's economy. Remaining community‐connected, DC works closely with employers, industry, and partners to strengthen our communities and create new opportunities.



We are committed to embedding sustainability in the way we learn, work, and contribute to the communities we serve.

At DC, employees are at the heart of that impact. As a people‐centred college, our culture is grounded in our values of collaboration, diversity and inclusion, excellence, innovation, integrity, respect and social responsibility. Together, we are creating exceptional learning experiences, supporting student success, and helping to shape a more sustainable, equitable, and prosperous future.

Duties and Responsibilities

Durham College is seeking an Employee Relations Assistant to supportthe administration, research and analysis of complex employee relations in amulti‐union environment. Reporting to the Director, Human Resources, thisposition will serve as administrative support on complex employee and labourrelations matters supporting the Director, Human Resources, Manager, ClientServices and the Associate Vice‐President, Human Resources.

- Reviews and organizes case information, correspondence, meeting notes and supporting documentation to assist the Director, AVP and Manager in preparing for meetings, grievances, investigations, mediations, arbitrations and other proceedings.
- Conducts research related to collective agreements, employment legislation, arbitration decisions, case law, college policies and past practices, and summarizes findings to support the Human Resources team.




- S upports the administration of grievances, complaints, investigations, accommodations and other employee relations matters by taking minutes where appropriate, maintaining files, coordinating documentation, tracking key dates and organizing relevant information.
- Maintains organized labour relations case information, documentation and tracking to support timely access to case history and emerging trends.
- Interprets and supports the consistent application and administration of collective agreements, employment legislation, college policies and related processes.
- Assists with the preparation of grievance responses, correspondence, briefing materials, meeting packages, reports, timelines and other employee relations documentation for review by Human Resources leadership.
- Supports with the administration of the job evaluation process including updating job evaluation tracking data, organizing notes and communications related to reclassifications, updating the job matrix and creating clean and updated job descriptions following evaluation by the committee.
- Works collaboratively with Human Resources colleagues, college leaders and union representatives to support constructive labour and employee relations practices and effective working relationships.
- Support the development and continuous improvement of employment relations resources, processes and knowledge tools.
- Supports the broader HR team with administrative support where needed.

Qualifications

- A minimum of a three‐year diploma in human resources or related discipline. CHRP designation or equivalent is an asset.
- A minimum of three years of related work experience in Human Resources sup

📌 Employee Relations Advisor (Oshawa)
🏢 Durham
📍 Oshawa