Lead BC Transit's labour relations function and provide both strategic and operational leadership in the administration of collective agreements, grievance and dispute resolution, collective bargaining, investigations, and labour relations governance.
As BC Transit’s lead labour relations subject matter expert and a key representative of the organization in labour relations matters, you will be responsible for executing BC Transit’s labour relations strategy by promoting consistent labour relations practices, supporting organizational risk management, and fostering constructive relationships with union representatives and key stakeholders.
A key focus of this role will be owning and continuously improving BC Transit’s labour relations practice. You will establish, maintain, and enhance labour relations policies, procedures, interpretation guides, training materials, and best practices that support consistent labour relations outcomes across the organization. You will identify emerging trends, legislative developments, arbitration decisions, and labour relations risks, and translate those insights into practical recommendations and improvements to labour relations practices.
You will play a significant role in developing labour relations capability throughout BC Transit. This includes designing, facilitating, and continuously improving labour relations training programs for leaders, People & Culture team members, and other stakeholders. You will provide coaching, mentorship, and guidance that strengthens confidence, competence, and consistency in the management of labour relations matters across the organization.
An important component of this role will involve collective bargaining. You will support bargaining strategy development, proposal development, costing, negotiations, implementation planning, and may act as bargaining committee chair or labour relations lead during negotiations. You will also support the implementation of ratified agreements and help ensure successful labour relations outcomes.
You will provide expertise and support on escalated labour relations matters, including grievances, mediations, arbitrations, Labour Relations Board proceedings, Workers' Compensation Board appeals, and Human Rights matters. You will provide strategic advice and recommendations regarding dispute resolution, settlements, labour relations trends, organizational risk, and proactive risk mitigation.
You will also be accountable for leading, mentoring, and supporting a direct report while helping strengthen labour relations capability throughout the People & Culture team and broader organization.
