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Job Title: Labour Relations & Negotiation SpecialistJob Requisition ID:86397Ministry:Public Service CommissionLocation: EdmontonFull or Part-Time:Full timeHours of Work:36.25hours per weekPermanent/Temporary: PermanentScope:OpenClosing Date: Open until suitable candidate foundClassification:Human Relations 3Salary: $3,802.68 - $5,026.24 bi-weekly ($99,249 - $131,184/year)

The Public Service Commission (PSC) plays a pivotal role in enabling the Alberta Public Service (APS) to deliver programs and services that matter to Albertans. As one of the key central agencies, the PSC is responsible for leading the development of policies and programs that ensure Alberta has a professional, non-partisan, diverse and inclusive public service that proudly serves Albertans. We provide excellence in human resource management and act as a catalyst for system transformation to revitalize the APS.

Our vision is to support and improve the overall effectiveness of the public service by providing integrated strategies, policies and programs that position the Government of Alberta as an employer of choice. This is achieved by providing expert advice, strategic leadership and stewardship as well as developing and delivering innovative supports and services to APS employees.

Role Responsibilities

Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for labour relations and negotiations? Do you thrive in complex environments where your insights can drive meaningful change? Join the Public Service Commission (PSC) and become a key player in shaping a respectful, inclusive, and high-performing Alberta Public Service.

As a Labour Relations & Negotiations Specialist, you'll be more than a policy expert - you'll be a trusted advisor, a skilled negotiator,



and a cooperative leader helping departments navigate complex labour relations with confidence and clarity.

What You'll Do

- Lead with impact: Provide expert labour relations advice to Human Resource teams across government in dealing with complex interpretation issues relating to the collective agreement, essential services agreement, government directives and provincial legislation.
- Empower others: Proactively develop resource materials, training tools such as collective agreement interpretation bulletins and tool kits, for HR Business Partners and Employee Relations Consultants to ensure consistent application of Labour Relations across the organization. Establish, lead and facilitate Human Resource wide learning events to share leading employee and labour relations trends and best practices across the PSC.
- Drive resolution: Develop and maintain relationships leveraging your influence and negotiation skills with key senior stakeholders, including AUPE.
- The Specialist is relied upon to elevate issues where risk to the Government of Alberta is identified and requires further review and consideration.

- Collaborate strategically: Work closely with cross-functional teams, senior leaders, and union representatives to develop sustainable, one-employer solutions.

- As a technical expert in labour relations,



it is critical that the Specialist stay current with labour relations and employee relations trends and shares their information, knowledge and experiences with the team and other stakeholders.

- Shape policy: Provide input into proposals or enhancements to related programs, policies and practices that are consistent with legislation, regulations and PSC and Government of Alberta direction.
- Lead projects: The Specialist leads the development of project plans and is accountable for the delivery of project objectives. The Director, Labour Relations & Negotiations, provides guidance where needed and ensures consistency between projects.

- During a Collective Bargaining cycle, assists with the preparation of all materials and briefings for Collective Agreement negotiations with AUPE, including implementation items following ratification.
- Leads the preparation of all materials and briefings for Essential Services Agreement negotiations as well as contingency planning materials.

- Identifies policy and program issues through stakeholder engagement, trend analysis, and jurisdictional best practice research.

The Job Description is provided for further details on this position.

APS Compentencies

Competencies are behaviours that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.

- Systems Thinking - Ability to create innovative and sustainable solutions that meet the short-term and long-term needs of the GoA as an employer. The incumbent needs to consider the inter-relationships among the

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