About the BCLDB:
The BC Liquor Distribution Branch (LDB) is one of two branches of government that provide oversight for the beverage alcohol and non-medical cannabis industries in the province. The LDB is responsible for the wholesale distribution of liquor and cannabis, and operates the retails brands BCLIQUOR and BC Cannabis Stores.
The LDB is committed to government’s goals of making life better for people in B.C., improving services, and ensuring a sustainable province for future generations. The revenue generated by the LDB helps fund essential public services like health care, education, and community programming. Learn more on the LDB careers page.
In Human Resources (HR), we support a large, distributed organization with a range of services from our Talent & Compensation, Organizational Development & Change, Employee Relations and Investigations, and Occupational Health and Safety teams. You’ll get the opportunity to flex your skills in supporting retail, warehouse, and corporate office environments with a unionized employee base. In HR, we know that ensuring employees feel valued and respected and providing opportunities for learning and development is how our business is able to drive efficiencies and profitability.
About this role:
The Labour Relations Advisor reports to the Senior Manager, Employee Relations. The individual in this position provides expertise, leadership and direction to, and on behalf of, the Liquor Distribution Branch, with respect to the interpretation and administration of collective bargaining agreements, compliance with labour, employment and human rights laws, policies and procedures, workplace accommodation matters, and managing in a unionized environment.
The Labour Relations Advisor is responsible for providing guidance to management on matters relating to workplace conflict and employee misconduct. The role requires that they conduct workplace investigations, respond at Step 2 of the grievance process, prepare files for expedited arbitration, recommend actions to be taken on disciplinary matters, and draft disciplinary letters.
Labour Relations Advisors contribute options for resolution to potentially contentious employee relations matters that may be costly and/or precedent-setting in nature. They are also expected to brief the Senior Managers and the Director, Employee Relations & Investigations with information relating to contract administration and management recommendations for contract amendments during collective bargaining.
Candidates who are located near a BCLDB worksite (Burnaby, Victoria, Kamloops) will be offered hybrid work opportunities. For candidates not located near a BCLDB office, fully remote work will be considered, with the expectation that the candidate is able to travel to nearby BCLDB sites on an as-needed basis (i.e., store locations, etc.). Occasional overnight travel may be required.
For complete details about this opportunity, including accountabilities, please refer to the attached job description, also located in the Additional Information section at the bottom of the posting.
An eligibility list for permanent or temporary future opportunities may be established. A criminal record check is required.
Position requirements:
Education and Experience:
- Degree, diploma, certificate or formal coursework towards a degree, diploma or certification in Human Resources or related discipline such as labour relations, employee relations, administrative law, business administration or investigations etc. with a minimum of one (1) year of recent, related experience* as a Labour Relations practitioner, with experience relating to labour relations best practices.
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- Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalent certificate and a minimum of three (3) years of recent, related experience* as a Labour Relations practitioner, with experience relating to labour relations best practices.
- Recent, related experience must have occurred within the last five (5) years and must include the following:
- Experience leading and directing workplace investigations into matters such as employee misconduct, breaches of the collective agreement, and/or policy breaches, etc.
- Experience applying due diligence regarding legal implications and applying various Acts, and policies to a variety of labour relations situations such as employment and human rights law, etc.
Preference may be given to those candidates with any of the following:
- Experience with third party interventions – conducting reviews and/or appeals.
- Providing advice and assistance to management on discipline, dispute resolution, grievances, and conflict management.
- Developing and delivering presentations.
- Experience researching and compiling information in preparation for, and during, the collective bargaining process.
- Experience preparing investigation files, disciplinary letters, and other related correspondence.
Application instructions:
To be considered for this position, your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the education and experience as outlined in the position requirements section above. Applicants selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on the knowledge, skills, abilities and competencies as outlined in the attached Job Description. Applicants must meet the requirements as described below to be considered:
- A cover letter is required as part of your application. The content and/or format of your cover letter may be evaluated as part of the assessment process.
- Ensure your resume includes your educational accomplishments, employment history including start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and any relevant information that relates to the job to which you are applying.
For specific position-related enquiries, please contact Jennifer Robinson, HR Advisor at [email protected].
Only applications submitted using the BC Public Service Recruitment System on this website will be accepted. For more information about how to create or update your profile, please refer to the attached Application Instructions or refer to the Technical Assistance page on the MyHR website. If you are experiencing technical difficulty applying for a competition, please send an e-mail to [email protected] before the stated closing time, and they will respond as soon as possible to assist you.
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:00pm Pacific Time on the closing date of the competition.
Working for the BC Public Service:
The BC Public Service is committed to creating a diverse workplace to represent the population we serve and to better meet the needs of our citizens. Consider joining our team and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.
We are committed to ensuring that reasonable accommodations are available throughout the hiring process, including the assessment and selection stages. Please email the individual or contact listed on the posting if you require an accommodation to fully participate in the hiring process.
This position is eligible for flexible work arrangements, such as a hybrid work combination of in-office and work-from-home, following the guidelines established for flexible workplaces.
This position can be performed from multiple communities and the location of the position is negotiable. The locations listed above are to assist applicants in searching for this opportunity and are not a complete list of locations.
The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to Indigenous (First Nations [status or non-status], Inuit or Métis) applicants originating from the land now known as Canada, seeking work or already employed in the BC Public Service. Indigenous applicants can contact this service for personalized guidance on the BC Public Service hiring process including job applications and interviews.
The BC Public Service is an award-winning employer and offers employees competitive benefits, amazing learning opportunities and a chance to engage in rewarding work with exciting career development opportunities. For more information, please see What the BC Public Service Offers.
