Consultant, Labour Relations in Welland

The position is compensated according to an established wage grid, with progression through the steps occurring in accordance with applicable policies until reaching the maximum of the salary range.

Join Our Extraordinary Team at Niagara Health! Niagara Health is a regional hospital system with multiple sites and a growing network of community-based and virtual services. We believe every person in our region deserves to live every day of their life in the best health possible and are committed to transforming hospital care in Niagara.

Reporting to the Manager, Labour Relations, you will provide strategic and operational labour relations expertise in support of Niagara Health's goals, initiatives, and continued growth. As a trusted advisor to senior leaders, directors, and managers, you will play a key role in building positive labour-management relationships while supporting organizational effectiveness in a complex, unionized healthcare environment. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to significant organizational initiatives, including projects associated with planning, transition, and operational readiness activities. You will collaborate with leaders across the organization to address complex labour relations matters, support workforce transformation initiatives, and help ensure the successful implementation of strategic priorities. This is a temporary full-time position with an anticipated duration of approximately two (2) years, offering a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact while gaining valuable experience within Niagara Health. This position is based in Welland, with required travel between Hospital sites.

Your role:

• Partner with leaders to provide strategic guidance and support on a broad range of labour relations matters
• Interpret and administer the Hospital's six collective agreements while ensuring compliance with applicable legislation, policies, and labour relations best practices
• Lead and support workplace investigations, including fact gathering, interviews, analysis, and recommendations
• Manage and resolve grievances through effective consultation, issue resolution, and collaboration with union representatives
• Participate in collective bargaining preparation and negotiations, including research, analysis, proposal development, and implementation activities
• Lead and contribute to labour relations projects and strategic initiatives, including those related to the Hospital's growth, expansion, and new site development
• Monitor legislative, regulatory, and labour relations developments and provide proactive recommendations to support organizational compliance and risk mitigation

Who You Are:

• Passionate about creating positive workplace experiences and supporting organizational success through effective labour relations practices
• A trusted partner who collaborates with leaders to navigate complex workplace challenges and deliver practical, effective solutions
• An effective communicator with strong relationship-building, conflict resolution, and negotiation skills
• Excited by the opportunity to contribute to significant organizational initiatives, including projects that support Niagara Health's growth
• Exercises sound judgment, professionalism, and discretion when managing sensitive and confidential matters
• Adaptable, resilient and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while working in a multi-disciplinary team
• Committed to continuous learning (internal and external to the organization)

Qualifications:

• University degree related to Human Resources Management, Business Administration, or Labour Relations
• Demonstrated progress toward a CHRP designation
• A minimum of four years' experience in labour relations, including handling grievances, participating in negotiations, conducting investigations, and working with managers to implement restructuring plans
• Experience preferably achieved in a Hospital setting with multiple unions
• Knowledge of employment-related legislation and current employment practices
• Demonstrated experience leading projects and organizational initiatives from planning through implementation
• Proficient computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office Programs

This position is an existing vacancy at Niagara Health. At Niagara Health, we value diversity, equity and inclusion, and welcome applications from all people. We are especially interested in hearing from you if you are excited about being part of a respectful and hard-working team in the beautiful Niagara Region, have a passion for service and excellence in healthcare, have a background or related expertise in the healthcare environment, supporting patient care and providing extraordinary customer service.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Niagara Health will provide accommodations through the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.

At Niagara Health, we are committed to advancing diversity, equity and inclusion.