Labour Relations Manager
Manager, Labour Relations Location: Vancouver, BC Organization: Vancouver School Board (VSB) Work Arrangement: In-person Reports to: Director, Labour Relations The Opportunity Vancouver School Board is seeking an experienced Manager, Labour Relations to provide day-to-day operational leadership within a complex, highly unionized public-sector environment. The successful candidate will work closely with District leaders, union representatives, employees and internal stakeholders, providing practical advice and leadership across a broad range of labour relations matters. Key Responsibilities - Lead day-to-day Labour Relations operations and manage complex LR matters. - Provide guidance on collective agreements, collective bargaining, grievances, mediation and arbitration. - Advise leaders on employee discipline, performance management, investigations and employment legislation. - Support the Director, Labour Relations on complex and higher-risk matters. - Build and maintain constructive relationships with unions and organizational stakeholders. - Coach and mentor Labour Relations Advisors and Coordinators. - Ensure labour relations practices and advice are consistent, timely and well documented. - Identify opportunities to strengthen LR processes and team capabilities. Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate will have: - Progressive Labour Relations/Employee Relations experience in a complex, unionized environment. - Strong experience with collective bargaining and collective agreement interpretation/administration. - Experience managing grievances, arbitration, investigations, discipline and performance matters. - Strong knowledge of applicable employment/labour legislation. - Experience advising senior leaders and working effectively with union representatives. - Leadership, coaching or mentoring experience. - Excellent communication, judgement, organization and problem-solving skills. - A collaborative, practical and service-oriented approach. Preferred Background Experience in K-12 education, public sector, healthcare, municipal government, post-secondary education, or other multi-union environments would be highly relevant. Experienced Senior Labour Relations Advisors or LR professionals ready to step into a broader leadership role are also encouraged to apply. Why This Opportunity? - Leadership role within a large, highly unionized public-sector organization. - Opportunity to manage complex labour relations matters with meaningful autonomy. - Direct exposure to collective bargaining and multiple collective agreements. - Opportunity to lead, coach and develop an LR team. - Work closely with senior leadership and union stakeholders. - Make a meaningful impact across the Vancouver School Board. Location: VSB Education Centre, 1580 West Broadway, Vancouver, BC Work Arrangement: In-person Pay: $110,000.00-$149,563.95 per year Ability to commute/relocate: Vancouver, BC V6J 5K8: reliably commute or be willing to relocate with an employer-provided relocation package (required) Application question(s): How many years of Labour Relations/Employee Relations experience do you have? How would you rate your experience interpreting and administering collective agreements? Which Labour Relations areas are you most experienced in? ( What are your salary expectations for your next opportunity? How much experience do you have leading HR/Labour Relations professionals? Experience: Labour Relations Manager: 7 years (required) Location: Vancouver, BC V6J 5K8 (required) Work Location: In person
Наблюдалась 2026-09-14, впервые 2026-09-04, источник — Indeed.