Duties and Responsibilities:

Responsible for providing administrative and research support to the People Relations & Workforce Stragy and its sub-units (Labour Relations, Workplace & Employee Relations, and Staff Relations). This includes supporting the team with file preparation, record maintenance, meeting logistics and other labour- and employee-related duties (LR/ER). The position also provides administrative support to labour and employee relations programs, including the Flexible Work Program.

Qualifications:

The incumbent must possess the following qualifications:

• Knowledge of office administration policies, procedures, and processes
• Knowledge of collective agreements and labour relations policies, procedures, and processes
• Knowledge of applicable legislation, labour codes, and available research centres for labour relations
• Knowledge of office operations as well as the broader University’s academic units, departments, and divisions
• Knowledge of office productivity software, databases, internet browsers, search engines, discipline-specific applications, enterprise systems,, and related technology tools

Education and Experience:

The above is normally acquired through the completion of:

• College diploma or bachelor’s degree
• Working towards a designation in Human Resources is an asset
• Minimum of four years of previous administrative experience
• Minimum of two years of experience working in a human resources function within a unionized environment.

HR Note:

Equivalencies will be considered. Applicants are encouraged to provide information which may demonstrate equivalent qualifications. Please note that applicants may be required to complete an employment test as part of the selection process for this position. Those applicants that are selected for an interview will be requested to contact the Human Resource Advisor assigned to this competition as soon as possible to discuss any accommodation requirements. Arrangements will be made to accommodate your request in a timely manner. Carleton University is strongly committed to fostering diversity within its community as a source of excellence, cultural enrichment, and social strength. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our University including, but not limited to: women; visible minorities; First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples; persons with disabilities; and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expressions.