MINJobs posting: Manager, Employee Relations
November 10, 2025
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Manager, Employee Relations

Organization:
Regional District of Nanaimo
Region:
British Columbia
Application deadline:
November 28, 2025 before 16:00
Hiring date:
January 5, 2026
Type:
Full Time
Category:
Human resources
Description
Reporting to and with the guidance of the Chief Human Resources Officer, the Manager, Employee Relations is responsible for the effective management of labour and employee relations in alignment with the RDN’s People Plan. Working collaboratively with other human resources department staff, organizational leaders, employees, and union representatives, the Manager will facilitate case file and program management that supports RDN’s strategic objectives, while also facilitating a respectful work environment, fostering a culture of belonging, enhancing a diverse, equitable, inclusive and accessible workplace experience, and promoting employee productivity and engagement.

 

Requirements

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced employee relations professional to play a key role in advancing collaborative and effective labour relations within a dynamic public sector organization. The ideal candidate will hold a degree in human resources, industrial or labour relations, or a related field, paired with at least five (5) years of progressive experience in labour and employee relations, ideally within a public sector, unionized environment. Experience overseeing a team of professional employees is a strong asset. The preferred candidate will hold a Chartered Professional of Human Resources (CPHR) designation. An equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered. 

Salary & Benefits

This is a permanent full-time (35 hours per week) Exempt position. The salary for this position is $119,593 - $137,239 annually and is supplemented by a competitive total compensation plan.

 

Other relevant information
This recruitment is being managed by a third-party search firm. For more details, including how to apply, visit hwest.ca/opportunities-blog/rdn-manager-employee-relations
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