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
