Position Overview
Employee and Labour Relations is currently seeking a Full-time Limited Term Consultant, Investigations for approximately 2 years.
The Consultant, Investigations, Employee & Labour Relations, is a member of the Employee & Labour Relations Team and reports to the Manager, Investigations & Strategic Initiatives. The Consultant, Investigations is responsible for leading and supporting high profile and/or complex workplace investigations (for example, harassment complaints, fraud, violence in the workplace etc). This position provides expert counsel to the University community and works collaboratively with Human Resources, internal and external legal counsel.
This is a two (2) year limited-term position with the possibility of extension.
The job is demanding and success in this role requires impeccable judgment, leadership and organizational skills, initiative, and pragmatic decision making which impacts services across the University. Competing interests must be managed in a timely manner. Peak periods can be high stress with multiple priorities and simultaneous deadlines.
The primary purpose of this position is to lead and support high profile and/or complex workplace investigations. This position also provides expert advice in the Employee & Labour Relations area and leads the ongoing development and improvement of programs and policies. This position exercises considerable independent discretion and is responsible for high-quality workplace investigations. Key focus of efforts will include drafting investigation terms of reference, leading managers through the investigation process, drafting reports and communicating findings to management.
This role builds and maintains relationships with peers in Employee & Labour Relations and numerous internal and external stakeholders and clients.
Position Description
Summary of Key Responsibilities (job functions include but are not limited to):
Qualifications / Requirements:
Application Deadline: This position will remain open until filled; however, applicants will be reviewed as they are received.
We would like to thank all applicants in advance for submitting their resumes. Please note, only those candidates chosen to continue on through the selection process will be contacted.
Additional Information
This position is classified in the Professional Career Band, Level 4 of the Management and Professional Staff Career Framework.
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About the University of Calgary
The University of Calgary is Canada’s leading next-generation university – a living, growing and youthful institution that embraces change and opportunity with a can-do attitude. Located in the nation’s most enterprising city, the university is making tremendous progress on its Eyes High journey to be recognized as one of Canada’s top five research universities, grounded in innovative learning and teaching and fully integrated with the community it both serves and leads. The University of Calgary inspires and supports discovery, creativity and innovation across all disciplines. For more information, visit ucalgary.ca.
The University of Calgary has launched an institution-wide Indigenous Strategy in line with the foundational goals of Eyes High, committing to creating a rich, vibrant, and culturally competent campus that welcomes and supports Indigenous Peoples, encourages Indigenous community partnerships, is inclusive of Indigenous perspectives in all that we do.
The University of Calgary recognizes that a diverse staff/faculty benefits and enriches the work, learning and research experiences of the entire campus and greater community. We are committed to removing barriers that have been historically encountered by some people in our society. We strive to recruit individuals who will further enhance our diversity and will support their professional success while they are here. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, however preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.