Director, Labour Relations

The Post‐Secondary Employers’ Association (PSEA) is the employer bargaining agent for all public colleges, special‐purpose teaching universities, and institutes in British Columbia. These nineteen institutions constitute the BC Post-Secondary sector. PSEA was established by the Public Sector Employers Act to coordinate member compensation, benefits administration, HR best practice and collective bargaining objectives. It also assists the Public Sector Employers’ Council (PSEC) and Secretariat in carrying out objectives and strategic directions of the public sector negotiating mandate.

Reporting to the Executive Director, Strategic Negotiations, The Director, Labour Relations serves as the first point of contact for PSEA’s member institutions and supports collective bargaining by serving as lead spokesperson or an employer representative on local bargaining committees. The Director, Labour Relations serves as an advisor on matters related to contract interpretation and labour relations, coordinating with other PSEA staff as required.

As the ideal candidate, you are an experienced labour relations professional, preferably with experience in a public sector environment. You bring expert knowledge and experience in collective bargaining and contract administration including leading negotiations, mediations, arbitrations, research, and principles of costing. Legal experience in labour relations and employment law, is an asset. You are proactive, able to work autonomously, and able to build relationships and garner trust and respect with a senior HR leader in the sector. A Certified Professional in Human Resources (CPHR) designation is preferred. Candidates with legal qualifications will also have the opportunity to work with PSEA’s legal services department.

PSEA is committed to equity and diversity and especially welcomes applications from women, racialized persons/persons of colour, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of all sexual orientations and genders.

To submit your CV and letter of introduction for consideration, in confidence, please visit https://mbexec.com/psea-director-labour-relations/. For more information, please contact Tracey Vopni at tvopni@mbexec.ca or Alex Verdecchia at averdecchia@mbexec.ca in McDermott + Bull’s Vancouver office.

We will respond to all who express interest.