Team Lead, Labour Relations (Health Authorities) - Internal Only

OPPORTUNITY: Reporting to the Senior Director, Labour Relations, the Team Lead, Labour Relations (Health Authorities) performs a broad range of labour relations services and leadership functions as part of the LSNLR team. The Team Lead ensures their team is supported to succeed in providing high-quality labour relations advice to HEABC’s Health Authority members. This position provides guidance and mentorship to labour relations consultants to ensure their continued development. The Team Lead will maintain a servicing portfolio, leaving sufficient capacity to ensure they can provide leadership, support and mentorship to the team.   Responsibilities include: - Providing leadership and managing the work of Legal Counsels on the Health Authority team by assisting with litigation and servicing questions. - Liaising internally with negotiations, legal services and labour relations teams to coordinate advice and approaches on servicing questions and issues. - Advising and mentoring team members on complex labour relations matters. - Providing expert advice and guidance to members on a range of labour relations, human rights, and privacy issues; interpreting collective agreements, legislation, and policy. - Leading and attending hearings (mediations and arbitrations) themselves or to support team members.   Required Experience & Knowledge: - A degree in Law, master’s degree in industrial relations, business, or a related discipline from an accredited post-secondary institution - Seven to ten years of recent, related experience in labour law, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. - Knowledge of health sector labour relations, related legislation, and collective agreements. - Comprehensive knowledge and experience of labour relations dispute resolution processes. - Strong leadership and people management skills. - Demonstrated ability to lead a team of professionals and provide mentorship. - Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively. - Excellent analytical, conflict resolution, and problem-solving skills. This position is well-suited to an individual interested in pursuing a career in an interesting segment of the public sector, and who values the opportunity to make a positive public contribution through their work. Salary Range: $130,864 to $171,758 Typical Hiring Range: $130,864 to $163,579   In determining salary, HEABC considers many factors, including the successful candidate’s skill set and experience as well as internal equity.  The final salary offer will be at HEABC’s sole discretion and presented as part of a competitive total compensation package.   HOW TO APPLY: If you’re looking for a fulfilling and challenging career within a dynamic organization, please submit a cover letter and resume outlining your experience at: https://healthemployersassociationofbc.bamboohr.com/jobs/   At HEABC, we are committed to promoting reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples, creating a diverse workforce, enhancing inclusion, and removing barriers to accessibility in the workplace. These commitments advance our work with our members and government to create the human resources and labour relations environment necessary to deliver high-quality health care.  HEABC welcomes all qualified candidates to apply and encourages applications from qualified candidates who identify as members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including Indigenous identity, race, colour, ancestry, place of origin, political belief, religion, marital status, family status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or age. We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. #LI-DNI