BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

The Team
The Labour Relations and Total Compensation division is a highly experienced team that provides LR and negotiation services across the public service, while also providing specialized services to ministries, clients and other organizations relating to various dispute resolution processes, compensation, classification governance, and benefits. The Labour Relations branch also represents the BC Public Service in negotiating and administering collective agreements. They are widely respected for their expertise, professionalism, and strong teamwork, with a clear commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion in how they approach complex workplace and bargaining matters. The team plays a critical, high-impact role as the bargaining agent for the BC Public Service, influencing outcomes that affect thousands of employees across government.

The Role
The Senior Labour Relations Specialist, under the direction of the Director of Labour Relations, represents the government on employment related matters involving bargaining unit employees and disputes under the collective agreements, and related employment legislation and regulations. This expertise will carry forward to collective bargaining support.

This position is required to maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant jurisprudence, administrative tribunal processes, legislation, regulations, and recommend changes in collective agreements, policies, procedures, legislation and regulations.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Minimum four (4) years of recent labour relations experience in a unionized environment; OR four (4) years of recent experience as a human resources practitioner that includes significant labour relations experience; OR,
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Experience in writing correspondence for management regarding complex matters.
• Experience in negotiations with Union representatives

Preference may be given to candidates with the required combination of education and experience and:

• Experience in collective bargaining or as a support to bargaining.
• Experience representing the Employer before arbitration and/or administrative tribunals.

Proviso

• Willingness to travel overnight.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Ellen.Hrad@gov.bc.ca

About this Position:
There are currently 3 temporary opportunities available. Two positions are available until September 15, 2027 and one position is available until February 15, 2027. These positions may be extended or become permanent.
Remote work is allowed. This position can work up to full time from their home in British Columbia subject to an approved telework agreement. The locations listed above are to assist applicants in searching for this opportunity and are not a complete list of locations.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and/or permanent vacancies.
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.
This position is excluded from union membership.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.

Working for the BC Public Service:
The BC Public Service is committed to creating a diverse workplace to represent the population we serve and to better meet the needs of our citizens. Consider joining our team and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.

We are committed to ensuring that reasonable accommodations are available throughout the hiring process, including the assessment and selection stages. Please email the individual or contact listed on the posting if you require an accommodation to fully participate in the hiring process.

The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to Indigenous (First Nations [status or non-status], Inuit or Métis) applicants originating from the land now known as Canada, seeking work or already employed in the BC Public Service. Indigenous applicants can contact this service for personalized guidance on the BC Public Service hiring process including job applications and interviews.

How to Apply:
Your resume and/or cover letter must clearly show that you meet the education and experience requirements. Highlight the required qualifications and support them with specific examples, such as your responsibilities, projects you've worked on, or accomplishments. Find more information on the recruitment process, including helpful tips and videos about the application process, visit the Your Job Application page of MyHR.

Cover Letter: YES - A cover letter is required as part of your application. The content and/or format of your cover letter may be evaluated as part of the assessment process.

Resume: YES - Ensure your resume includes your educational accomplishments, employment history including start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and any relevant information that relates to the job to which you are applying.

Questionnaire: YES - You will need to complete a basic questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements.

Applicants who are selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on their knowledge, skills, abilities, competencies and other position related requirements as outlined in the Job Profile at the bottom of the posting. Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Time on the closing date of the competition. If you are experiencing technical difficulty applying, visit the Technical Assistance page of MyHR.