Labour Relations Officer 3 62301
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Job Title: Labour Relations Officer
Job Requisition ID: 62301
Ministry: Jobs Economy and Trade
Location: Calgary
Full or PartTime: FullTime
Hours of Work: 36.25
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: May 1 2025
Classification: Opted Out & Excluded Human Relations Level 3
Salary: $3229.17 $4268.20 biweekly $84281 $111295 annually)
The Government of Alberta is committed to a diverse and inclusive public service that reflects the population we serve to best meet the needs of Albertans. Consider joining a team where diversity inclusion and innovation are valued and supported. For more information on diversity and inclusion please visit: Ministry of Jobs Economy and Innovation is responsible for leading the efforts to grow Albertas economy and for coordinating Albertas Recovery Plan by supporting Albertas entrepreneurs and job creators attracting investment growing trade strengthening Albertas key sectors and ensuring Alberta has an innovative and competitive business environment. To learn more about the Ministry of Jobs Economy and Innovation and what it has to offer please visit: Alberta Relations Board is the independent and impartial tribunal responsible for the day to day interpretation and application of Albertas labour laws. The Board administers the Labour Relations Code the Public Service Employee Relations Act the Police Officers Collective Bargaining Act and the Public Education Collective Bargaining Act. The Board is also responsible for appeals under Employment Standards and Occupational Health and Safety legislation as well as adjudicating remedies for reprisals under the Public Interest Disclosure (Whistleblower Protection) Act.
To learn more about the Alberta Labour Relations Board please click here: Responsibilities
The Alberta Labour Board offers a unique and challenging opportunity for a labour relations professional with strong investigative research analytical and communications skills.
In your role as a Labour Relations Officer your primary responsibility will be to investigate a variety of applications submitted to the Board. These applications range from determining trade union bargaining rights and unfair labour practice complaints to supervising and conducting votes.
Your research and critical thinking skills are crucial in determining which policies decisions collective agreements and legislation apply to each application. Strong analytical and writing skills are essential in gathering and analyzing all background information and preparing comprehensive reports on cases to support the adjudication process.
In your daily interactions with stakeholders and members of the public your strong communication and interpersonal skills will assist you in managing high stake conversations. You will use your mediation/facilitation skills and knowledge of issues behaviours and attitudes influencing each application to engage in settlement discussions to successfully resolve disputes. Excellent organizational skills and the ability to work under tight timelines are required to meet the multiple demands of this position. This role involves using online video conferencing (Zoom WebEx Teams) extensively.
Please click on this link to view the job description for this position.
APS Competencies
Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.
This link will assist you with understanding competencies: this role you will contribute to our team by demonstrating the following behavioral competencies:
- Develop Networks: You communicate regularly with internal and external stakeholders and initiate opportunities for mutual sharing of information. You build trust by being open to different perspectives while looking for longterm and mutually beneficial outcomes.
- Agility: You demonstrate this competency through your use of a broad range of dispute resolution processes and techniques especially in dealing with complex and highlycharged situations. You use discretion and flexibility when handling individual cases and work creatively within the policies and procedures to make effective decisions.
- Drive for Results: You demonstrate a strong focus on achieving outcomes. Your strong technical skills as well as your ability to research and analyze the issues to determine which policies decisions collective agreements and legislation apply to each application is critical to success in the role as is your ability to prepare comprehensive written reports on cases.
Qualifications
Minimum Recruitment Standards
- University graduation in a related field (such as but not limited to: Human Resources Labour Relations Business Administration Law) supplemented by a minimum of five years of directly related experience in labour relations and/or employee relations; or equivalent as described below.
Equivalency: Directly related education or experience considered on the basis of:
- A related twoyear diploma from a recognized postsecondary institution and seven years related experience; or
- A related oneyear certificate from a recognized postsecondary institution and eight years related experience
Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job to
This is a permanent position and the hours of work are a total of 36.25 hours.
A cover letter demonstrating your qualifications experience and skills for this position is required and will be used as a screening tool.
Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses will be the responsibility of the candidate. Outofprovince applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in.
Links and information on what the GoA has to offer to prospective employees.
- Working for the Alberta Public Service Service Pension Plan (PSPP)
- Alberta Public Service Benefit Information learning and development supportdirective> Alberta Public Service Careers tool
- Positive workplace culture and worklife balance
- Leadership and mentorship programs
How To Apply
Applicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements including education experience and relevant examples of required competencies.
Candidates are required to apply for a job online. Please visit for more information. Please visit Recruitment Principles for more information.
It is recommended applicants who have completed postsecondary studies from outside of Canada obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS) or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information is recommended that applicants include the assessment certificate from IQAS or any other educational assessment service as part of their application.
Closing Statement
This competition may be used to fill future vacancies across the Government of Alberta at the same or lower classification level.
We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.
If you require any further information on this job posting or require an accommodation during the recruitment process please contactAli Tarrabain at .
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