Director, Labour Relations & Health And Safety

WHO WE ARE

GreenShieldis a proudly Canadian national non-profit health care and insuranceorganization driven by our mission of Better Health for believe health care is aright not a privilege and we are committed to improving health outcomesadvancing health equity and building a future where every Canadian can reachtheir full health and well-being potential.

Throughour unique integrated payer-provider (payvider) model we offerinsurance administer benefits and pay claims as a payer while offeringhealth care services such as mental health pharmacy telemedicine and chronicdisease management as a provider. As a non-profit social enterprise without shareholders we reinvest our excessearnings to directly support underserved communities. Through GreenShieldCares we positively impacted the health and well-being of over one millionCanadians between 2020 and 2025. Whats driving us now is the commitment to measurably impact an additionalthree million Canadians by 2030 across mental health essential medicinesand chronic disease management through scalable initiatives that delivermeaningful change in pursuit of our mission of Better Health for All.

AtGreenShield our culture is where purpose meets passion and performance. Our teams work as one to delivermeaningful measurable impact for the people and communities we serve.

THEROLE IN A NUTSHELL

The Director Labour Relations & Health and Safety is an integral part of the People and Culture (P&C) Leadership Team responsible for overseeing all aspects of labour relations within the organization enterprise wide. The Director Labour Relations & Health and Safety is responsible for establishing the strategy and direction of the labour relations function ensuring objectives and outcomes are achieved and to provide leadership through professional expert consultation advisement and insight. This role is also responsible for Health & Safety ensuring full compliance with provincial occupational health and safety legislation and the promotion of health and safety as part of Better Health for All and our commitment to workplace wellness.

The Director Labour Relations & Health and Safety is a subject matter expert across the enterprise delivering on the enterprise labour relations framework researching and creating innovative approaches to workplace changes and union relations and advisory services in areas of risk and ensuring adherence to labour relations legislation. This position reports to the Senior Vice President People Strategy Talent & Rewards.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement an enterprise-wide labour relations strategy aligned with the Collective Agreement (CA) that affiliates the organizations goals and objectives leveraging data insights to foster a positive work environment and minimize labour-related disruptions aligned with desired outcomes.
• Lead and participate in negotiations with Unifor to develop and renew the collective agreement leveraging data analytics to inform negotiations and ensure fair and competitive outcomes for both employees and the organization.
• Mediate and resolve labour issues grievances and conflicts identifying trends and root causes collaborating with all parties involved to reach mutually beneficial solutions while adhering to legislation the CA and company policies.
• Provide subject management expertise and leadership support on achieving complex labour initiatives supporting our 2030 business strategy.
• Stay current on labour laws regulations and industry trends utilizing data resources and industry research to ensure the organization remains in compliance with all relevant labour legislation and reporting requirements.
• Cultivate positive evolving relationship with Unifor at all levels (Local Regional National).
• Facilitate strong working relationships at multiple levels of our organization to drive long-term strong deep relationships with Unifor.
• Promote and model employee engagement and positive relations; providing guidance and support to leaders and employees utilizing feedback collection fostering open communication and addressing engagement outcome concerns promptly.
• Collaborate with leadership P&C and legal teams to develop revise and interpret labour-related policies and procedures utilizing technology for policy dissemination and compliance tracking while ensuring alignment with collective agreement and legal requirements.
• Provide training and educational programs to management and employees on labour relations matters incorporating technology for e-learning modules promoting awareness and compliance with labour policies.
• Analyze data and metrics to identify trends issues and opportunities for improvement including technology capabilities.
• Integrate data from various sources and entities to enhance labour relations strategies and decision-making.
• Maintain accurate records of labour-related activities including negotiations workplace changes grievance resolutions and prepare reports for senior leadership and regulatory authorities as required.
• Create a Canada-wide OH&S resources and document management Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
• Ensure comprehensive and complete occupational health and safety programs enforcement and promotion enterprise wide
• Host annual virtual Health and Safety Forum for all company certified health and safety representatives to ensure adoption of best practices
• Ability to work collaboratively with Facilities
• Ability to work in a highly metrics driven organization where line of business success determines whether we are successful as a People & Culture team.

WHO WERE LOOKING FOR

• Extensive experience (7 years) in labour relations including negotiation dispute resolution and collective bargaining.
• Strong knowledge of labour laws regulations industry best practices and health & safety.
• University Degree in Business Administration Labour Relations or a related field.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Exceptional negotiation and conflict resolution abilities.
• Proficient in MS Suite including Power Point and Excel.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and make strategic recommendations leveraging data analysis.
• High ethical standards and a commitment to fairness and equity in labour relations.
• Experience in mergers acquisitions and integrations.

NICE TO HAVEs

• Certified Human Resources Professional designation (CHRP or CHRL)
• Labour Relations certification
• Masters of Industrial Relations or equivalent
• Bilingual (French and English)

WHAT WE OFFER

Base Salary:Range exempt

Offer positioning: Determined using relevant experience skills internal equity and current market data.

Additional compensation: Eligible for a discretionary target bonus.
Total rewards: Health and dental coverage retirement savings paid time off and well-being support (up to $10000 per year for mental health).
Posting disclosures: This is for an existing vacancy.
Work model:Hybrid

THE CULTURE
We believe a career should be meaningful. Not just ameans to earn a living. Our culture is one where everyones voice is heard andvalued. Because thats what it takesto create better health for all. We dare to challenge the status quo. And weredriven by people who have challenged theirs. We believe that yourworkplace should empower you to be the best version of yourself. Thats why we provide aplace where you can be inspired challenged and rewarded.

Where your growth means our growth.
Where your voice is heard and valued.
Where your work has purpose. And purpose matters.

We believe our people arecritical to our overall success. Inclusivity makes us a stronger smarter andmore informed organization. Being intentionally inclusive of diversebackgrounds perspectives and experiences will enhance our company culture topositively impact how we support our communities. A career at GreenShield isnt just about personalachievements its about making adifference together.

Heres to Better Health for All!

AFEW MORE DETAILS
Proficiency in English is requiredfor this position. As part of this role you will be required to communicatewith colleagues or customers who use English as their primary language. By requiring English proficiency for thisposition we aim to ensure that our employees can excel in their rolescollaborate and communicate effectively and contribute to the success of ourorganization.

GS supports diversity equity andinclusion in our teams and communities and we value the unique contributionsmade by all. Even if your experience doesnt align perfectly to everyrequirement we invite you to apply. We encourage applications fromall candidates and will accommodate needs under human rights legislationthroughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Please let usknow of any accommodation through Information received relating toaccommodation will be addressed confidentially.

Providing this information givesGS consent to use your personal information to assess your suitability forspecific positions future opportunities or for your personnel file. Yourrésumé will be held in strict confidence and will be viewed only by theOrganization. Information may be stored outside of Canada and could be used foraggregate statistical purposes (which uses no personal identification).

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