Labour Relations Consultant

Requisition ID: 44544 

Organization

Located on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Peoples, Vancouver has a commitment to becoming a City of Reconciliation. Vancouver consistently ranks as one of the world’s most liveable and environmentally sustainable cities. Named among Canada's Top 100 Employers, BC's Top Employers, and Canada's Greenest Employers, the City of Vancouver seeks colleagues who can help shape and embody our core commitments to sustainability, reconciliation, equity and outstanding quality of life for all residents.

Consider joining our committed team of staff and being part of an innovative, inclusive and engaging workplace.  Working at the City of Vancouver and within the public service can be a rewarding career where you play a key role in ensuring impartial and equitable access to services, upholding ethical governance, and addressing the needs of citizens with integrity and dedication.

Main Purpose and Function

Reporting to the Director, Labour Relations and Compensation, the successful applicant will work as part of a comprehensive team of Labour Relations professionals working to develop Labour Relations strategies that support key corporate and HR business-unit specific objectives.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

As part of the LR Team, the LR Consultant works collaboratively and strategically as a member of the Human Resource Services Department, liaising with other Human Resources and operational staff to provide advice on a wide range of issues with a particular focus on labour relations including:

• Interpretation/application of collective agreements and labour legislation, dispute resolution, grievance and arbitration work.
• Taking a leadership role in collective bargaining processes.
• Conducting investigations of formal complaints under the City’s Respectful Workplace and Human Rights and Harassment Policies.
• In collaboration with HR and LR colleagues, managers, staff and our unions, assisting the organization to achieve desired objectives and addresses issues of concern in a manner that fosters a positive employee relations environment.

Qualifications

• Candidates will have considerable background in labour relations with an excellent understanding of labour jurisprudence, relevant labour legislation and demonstrated experience in the area of consultation, grievance handling, collective bargaining, dispute resolution, investigations and negotiation skills.
• Candidates will possess a related university degree or diploma; considerable experience in Labour Relations and/or Human Resources consultative or advisory roles and a demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and strategically in a team environment.
• Candidates will also have excellent communication, interpersonal, coaching and facilitation skills with a demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective relationships with colleagues, clients and union officials.
• Experience with strong team building skills and a proactive approach to problem solving in a rapidly changing environment would be an asset.
• Skilled at anticipating business needs and identifying risks and opportunities, and moving to action, you are a proactive problem solver who has worked extensively in a rapidly changing environment.
   

Where operationally appropriate and subject to change, the City of Vancouver has a Flexible Work Program. This program allows staff to work a hybrid work week from locations that are a daily commutable distance from their work at a City worksite.  At this time this position is eligible to be part of the Flexible Work Program.

Business Unit/Department: Human Resources (1020) 

Affiliation: Exempt 

Employment Type: Regular Full Time 

Position Start Date: October, 2025 

Salary Information: Pay Grade RNG-091: $111,139 to $138,924 per year 

Application Close: September 7, 2025

At the City of Vancouver, we are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that represents the community we so proudly serve. Indigenous peoples, people of colour, 2SLGBTQ+ persons including all genders and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.  Accommodations will be provided upon request during the selection process. Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion. 

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