Advisor, Work Design & Compensation

1. In collaboration with clients for specific/designated areas, prepares information, develops job descriptions outlining job responsibilities and qualifications that are consistent with the respective job classification, and reviews with Leader/Client Partner WD&&C prior to submitting to HEABC or union as appropriate.
2. Assists Client Partners, Work Design & Compensation with responses to Union objections to job descriptions or HEABC queries, by researching appropriate response based on requirements of classification system. Clarifies duties and requirements with applicable department/program, and reviewing interpretations and jurisprudence as necessary.
3. Provides support and participates in Compensation & Classification projects. Prepares and maintains project tracking documentation, training materials, statistical information and reports.
4. Conducts research, benchmarking and compensation/market/industry surveys including arbitration awards, labour law and jurisprudence; compiles data, analyzes and summarizes information; prepares reports, presentations and briefing notes; identifies assumptions, and advises on options, risks and recommendations as appropriate.
5. Prepares detailed costing and statistical analysis related to compensation administration, grievance negotiations and settlement/award payments, collective bargaining, redesign initiatives and service transfers, and in the preparation of planning, proposals and business cases in order to aid in decision making.
6. Identifies and liaises closely with internal partners including leaders, employees, HR colleagues and Records & Benefits, Payroll and IMITS, and external partners including local and provincial union representatives, HEABC, and other health authorities. Responds to inquiries by providing information and guidance on processes, collective agreement language, HR policies and non-contract salary administration. Refers matters of a complex or contentious nature to the attention of a Client Partner or Leader as appropriate.
7. Determines requirements and requests to meet regular and ad hoc reporting needs. Monitors and reports on statistical information including grievance costings and liabilities, organizational information and team metrics. Fulfils external reporting requirements as needed. Produces a variety of documents including spreadsheets, tables, reports and templates.
8. Provides collective agreement interpretation and assistance to other Employee Experience support departments such as: Benefits & Employee Information, Payroll, and Talent Acquisition & On-Boarding.
9. Provides guidance to clerical staff on contract implementation activities.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management, Journalism/Communications, English, Psychology or related field plus a minimum of three years (3) of demonstrated work experience in a large and complex organization including experience working in a unionized environment, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

COMPETENCIES:

Demonstrates the leadership practices of the Fraser Health Leadership Framework of Clear, Caring and Courageous and creates the conditions for people to succeed.

Professional/Technical Capabilities

• Proficiency in the use of a computer and applicable software applications.
• Practical knowledge of collective agreement language related to compensation and classification.
• Applies strong analytical and research abilities to support Compensation & Classification initiatives.
• Communicates in a compelling manner to gather job facts, presents information and interact with a variety of internal and external partners.
• Demonstrated ability to utilize a customer service approach to staff and clients.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

Fraser Health is the heart of health care for over two million people in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley in British Columbia, Canada, on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations and is home to 32 First Nations within the Fraser Salish region.

People - those we care for and those who care for them - are at the heart of everything we do. Our hospital and community-based services are delivered by a team of 48,000+ staff, medical staff and volunteers.

We are committed to planetary health and value diversity in the work force. We strive to maintain an environment of respect, caring and trust. Fraser Health’s hiring practices aspire to ensure all individuals are treated in an inclusive, equitable and culturally safe manner.

Together, we are the heart of health care.

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