Negotiator (Labour Relations

Negotiator (Labour Relations-Lead Spokesperson) Closing Date: Until Successful candidate is found Good Samaritan ,Corporate Office ,8861 75 Street, Edmonton, AB The world could use more good samaritans. If you are interested in a diverse and rewarding career within a dynamic organization, then choose a career where people matter; where you are valued, appreciated for your hard work, and supported. Join a team that empowers you to live up to your potential so that you can feel part of something bigger and make a difference in the lives of others. The Opportunity Employment Type: Permanent Full Time 1 FTE Hours of Work: 0800-1600 Wages: $74,248-$103,142

Reporting to the Director of Human Resources, the Negotiator serves as the organizations spokesperson at assigned collective bargaining. The Negotiator prepares for and leads collective bargaining, implements ratified settlements, develops interpretive and training resources for collective agreements and employment statute, facilitates the resolution of disputes advanced to arbitration, and participates in various other labour relations activities (e.g., essentials service agreement negotiations). The Negotiator is a key support to the Human Resource Business Partners in their day-to-day activities including:

• Labour-management relations;
• Collective agreement interpretation and administration;
• Dispute resolution;
• Best practices in labour relations; and,
• Employee and union communications.

Education and Experience

Educational and other Qualifications:

• Post-secondary degree in human resources or labour relations, or a combination of other relevant education and experience in labour and employee relations.
• A designation in Human Resources or a related field is preferred.

Work Experience:

• Minimum five years experience in a unionized work environment including leading collective bargaining, administration of collective agreements, fostering positive labour-management relations, advising managers and supervisors on labour relations best practices, and participating in dispute resolution including grievances and arbitrations.
• Advising leaders on statutory and case law matters including human rights, employment standards, labour relations, and other employment-related statute.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to work independently with effective time management to successfully attend to multiple deliverables while prioritizing work according to risks and goals.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in labour and employment matters including collective agreements, statute, and case law.
• Negotiation skills including research, preparation, leading, concluding and implementing outcomes of collective bargaining;
• Demonstrated ability to deal with a range of personalities in a diplomatic and professional manner;
• Demonstrated ability to research and gather relevant information on complex matters, and then perform detailed assessments and analysis to draw rationale conclusions and to form reasonable recommendations;
• Demonstrated understanding and application of change management principles, conflict resolution, facilitation skills and project management skills.
• Trustworthy, respectful, accountable, dependable, flexible, results-oriented, strives for accuracy, and maintains confidentiality.
• Demonstrated ability in using various software including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook as well as human resources information systems.

Who We Are

At The Good Samaritan Society, Good Samaritan Canada, and Good Samaritan Delta View Care Centre, we believe that our employees are our number one asset. Since 1949, we have been providing excellence in complex/long term care, assisted/ supportive living, and other specialized care services for the elderly and those with developmental and physical support requirements. We could not do what we do without our dedicated and committed employees.

What we can offer you

• Work/life balance
• Learning and development opportunities
• Competitive wages
• Pension and benefits for eligible employees
• Paid vacation time for eligible employees
• Discounted services with many of our local businesses
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Employee recognition events

Additional Requirements

• A current and clear Criminal Records Check Form and if applicable a Vulnerable Sector Check that has been obtained no more than 90 calendar days prior to the hire date.

Diversity-Equity-Inclusion

The Good Samaritan Society and Good Samaritan Canada is committed to upholding the values of diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism in the workplace at all levels of the organization, as well as in the delivery of our services. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds including, but not limited to, Indigenous peoples, racialized groups, people with disabilities, and people from the 2SLGBTQ+ community.

• Good Samaritan Society celebrated our 75th Anniversary in 2024.
• Good Samarian is a 2024 Alberta Continuing Care Association award recipient for Innovator of the Year
• Good Samaritan is a 2023 Canadian HR award recipient for Excellence for Diversity and Inclusion
• Good Samaritan is a 2023 Canadian College of Health Leaders award recipient for Excellence in Diversity and Inclusion

How to apply:

• Please forward your resume and cover letter in confidence to recruitment@gss.org and quote competition number CO.25.001.
• Visit us online at www.gss.org or apply at https://hrnet.gss.org and create a profile and follow process to apply for the position.

This employment opportunity will remain open until a suitable candidate is hired. We thank all applicants, however only candidates under consideration will be contacted for an interview.