Employee Relations Officer (Temp)

Interested candidates are required to complete the following on-line application to the attention of: The Recruitment Team. This temporary position is effective September 2 2025 and ending on or about October 30 2026 and is due to a vacancy.

The York Region District School Board (YRDSB) supports a flexible working culture and currently provides the opportunity for employees to work from home in addition to working in the office for some positions. The YRDSB implemented Working From Home Guidelines to facilitate this work option. Please note this does not apply for school based positions.

In compliance with Board policies and procedures is responsible for supporting the labour relation matters within any assigned bargaining units. The Employee Relations Officer also participates in the administration of collective agreements and Board policies and procedures; assists in the research development and implementation of human resources policies procedures and programs.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES :

• To provide consultative services and support to line managers and other staff on a wide variety of human resources issues and processes while ensuring compliance of governing agency regulations legislation system and contractual obligations and expectations.
• To build and maintain a professional and effective Labour/Management relationship through the regular contact with Union Leaders and Representatives and negotiating in house settlements to disputes.
• To formulate relevant correspondence related to employee relations and human resources such as correspondence to Managers Administrators employees legal representatives and union representatives etc.
• To provide advice and guidance to ensure collective agreements and Board Policies and Procedures are correctly interpreted and adhered to.
• To support the grievance process including preparing and presenting at Step 3 grievances and participating in arbitration and Human Rights Litigations.
• To conduct investigations and in consultation with Managers and Administrators issue findings including issuing discipline and resolving employee issues concerns and complaints.
• To research review recommend and implementation of Human Resources related policies procedures and programs.
• To research and manage legal legislative operational requirements best practices and client needs in order to provide appropriate and timely human resources related services to the system.
• To provide support during the collective bargaining process as required
• To coordinate and develop reports presentations briefings etc. as required.
• To lead attend and participate in meetings and/or committees as requested.
• To perform other duties as assigned.

LINE OF RESPONSIBILITY:

Responsible to the Manager Employee Relations.

EDUCATION EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• A three year university degree or college diploma in human resources management or equivalent experience as approved by the Board is required.
• Minimum five years in human resources is required which must include a minimum of one year direct labour relations experience in the duties outlined above in a unionized environment.
• Effective verbal and written communication interpersonal and computer skills are required.
• Ability to deal effectively with a variety of individuals and groups both within and outside the Board is required.
• Must possess a valid Ontario Drivers License and have access to own transportation.

Equity Diversity and Inclusion Statement

The York Region District School Board (YRDSB) believes in giving each and every applicant an equal opportunity to succeed on their own merit and we strive to hire staff that reflect and support the diverse perspectives experiences and needs of students and communities. We remain committed to upholding the values of equity diversity and inclusion in our living learning and work environments. We know that diversity underpins excellence and that we all share responsibility for creating an equitable diverse and inclusive Board-community.

Therefore in pursuit of the Boards values we seek members who will work respectfully and constructively with differences and across the organizational hierarchy in actualizing the Boards priorities goals and principles outlined in the District Action Plan . Candidates who have strong racial literacy practices and a commitment to dismantling anti-racism anti-oppression and creating identity-affirming spaces in order to intentionally disrupt racist and hateful acts.

We actively encourage applications from members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to sovereignty equity including but not limited to:

• First Nations Mtis and Inuit peoples and all other Indigenous peoples;

• African Black and Black Caribbean peoples (in alignment with Anti-Black Racism Strategy);

• South Asian East Asian Southeast Asian Middle East/West Asian Latino/Hispanic (in alignment with YRDSB Workforce Census to address disproportionalities identified).

• members of groups that commonly experience discrimination due to race ancestry colour religion and/or spiritual beliefs or place of origin;

• persons with visible and/or invisible (physical and/or mental) disabilities;

• persons who identify as women; and

• persons of marginalized sexual orientations gender identities and gender expressions.

At YRDSB we recognize that many of these identities intersect and therefore equity diversity and inclusion can be complex. We value and respect the contributions that each person brings to enriching the Board and are committed to ensuring full and equal participation for all in the communities that we serve.

Accessibility and Accommodation Statement

We also recognize the duty to accommodate and foster a culture of inclusion. Consistent with the principles of dignity individualization and inclusion we will make any appropriate accommodation based on any of the protected grounds in the Human Rights Code to support candidate participation in the hiring process. When contacted candidates will be provided with an overview of the various elements of the hiring process such as skills assessments written practicum presentation interview etc. If an accommodation is required requests can be made in advance of any stage of the recruitment process. All information received relating to a candidates required accommodation will be addressed confidentially by the Recruitment and Retention Team. Please make this request to or a member of the Recruitment Team. If this position is a school based LTO/Contract Teaching position please email the Principal directly to request the accommodation to be made at the school in collaboration with Human Resource Services Disability Management Team.

Important Note for YRDSB Employees: If you have a current accommodation in place through Disability Management please inform your Disability Management Case Manager ( ) to ensure that your accommodation needs can be met in the new role that you are pursuing. If invited to participate in the hiring process and you are unable to perform the essential/bona fide requirements (e.g. physical cognitive requirements) please notify the Recruitment Team by emailing to review next steps (in the email please reference the job title you are applying to).

Important Information for CUPE 1734 Members:

LA.11.7 Those twelve (12) month employees filling vacancies as a result of their applying to a job posting are to remain twelve (12) months at their position. Ten (10) month employees are to remain in their position until the end of the school year. This requirement can be waived with permission from the Superintendent responsible for Human Resource Services. This does not prevent employees from applying for a position or from applying for a promotion during the twelve (12) month period.

CUPE 1734 applicants will be considered to have the required educational qualifications based on the job description for the CUPE 1734 classification they currently hold on a permanent basis in accordance with the terms of the CUPE 1734 Collective Agreement.

LA.7.4 Those transferred to positions not covered by this Agreement will retain their seniority accumulated in the bargaining unit for a period of twelve (12) months or up to twenty-four (24) months by mutual agreement of the parties and if transferred back into the bargaining unit within the agreed upon period they shall be credited with all previously accumulated seniority within CUPE 1734 provided that no bargaining unit employee who has completed his/her probationary period shall be displaced as a result of such transfer. Parties may jointly agree to extend past the 24 months upon mutual agreement between the Board the Union and the Employee.

As a condition of employment an d in accordance with the Education Act anyone seeking employment or wanting to volunteer must provide a satisfactory police record check. A Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC) must be completed by the police services in the jurisdiction in which you reside this is based on your home address (only accepted by police services within Canada); must be satisfactory to the YRDSB and completed within six (6) months prior to the scheduled start date. It is the candidates responsibility to provide the results to the Board upon instruction.

We will accept satisfactory PVSCs that name any other school board and other employers (daycare centers OCT and employers that would require a police check for vulnerable persons) in Ontario and obtained within the last six (6) months.