Fit4Less Associate & Labour Relations Advisor - Remote

<h1><span><b>FIT4LESS </b><b>ASSOCIATE & LABOUR RELATIONS ADVISOR - remote</b></span><br>  </h1><p> <br><b>Who is an Associate & Labour Relations Advisor?</b></p><div><div><div><div><p><span>This role is responsible for providing guidance and assistance to key players within the organization on performance management, employment law, and termination matters. The individual will also be knowledgeable concerning applicable legislation. They will guide Associate Relations issues and matters for all positions across multiple provinces within the organization to support an appropriate and friendly Fit4Less workplace environment for all Associates.</span></p></div></div></div></div><p><br><b>What will you be doing?</b></p><div><div><div><div><ul><li><span>Conducts Workplace Investigations to determine whether the accused has indeed committed an action of workplace harassment or discrimination or fraud/theft.</span><ul><li>Conducts workplace investigations into complaints of harassment, <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">bullying, sexual</span> harassment, discrimination, and fraud/theft</li><li>Analyzes investigation findings, evaluates risk and <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">provides recommendations</span> for remedial measures to management and senior leaders based on legislative standards and risk.</li></ul></li><li><span>Supports, advises and guides managers and senior leaders on performance management, leaves of absence, employment concerns, workplace accommodations, expectations, investigation outcomes, and attendance management to facilitate a productive and appropriate workplace environment for all associates.</span><ul><li>Advises Managers on disciplinary and/or termination situations.</li><li>Advises and counsels managers and senior leaders on Fit4Less’ <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">internal policies</span> and Employment Standards Act legislation <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">interpretation, including</span> proper administration for all provinces.</li><li>Prepares investigation files, interprets contracts and agreements, assists with preparation for settlement, investigations, and attend <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">related meetings.</span></li><li>Designs and facilitates <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">seminars/presentations,</span> and conference calls for management levels on various Human Resource and employment law topics such as the Employment Standards Act, the importance of enforceable contracts, performance management and terminations.</li></ul></li><li>Supports and guides Associates to support matters related to people experience, associate relations and sensitive questions that need to be discussed with an impartial party. </li><li>Produces and administers tasks and documentation to fulfill standard practices.</li><li>Creates and reviews current processes working closely with the People Experience Senior Manager to find gaps and opportunities within the scope of People Experience matters.</li></ul></div></div></div></div><p></p><p><b>Do you have what it takes?</b></p><ul><li>Some college or university in Human Resources (HR) field</li><li>1+ years in Employee Relations and/or HR role</li><li>Working toward CHRP or equivalent</li><li>Experience using Microsoft Office Suite</li><li>Intermediatel istening and written skills</li><li>Verbal and interpersonal skills</li><li>Intermediate ability to consistently keepinformation confidential</li><li>Be up to date and <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">knowledgeableabout employment</span> legislation, codes, standards, current best practices and human resources trends across Canada</li></ul><p></p><h1><br> </h1><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><span>This job posting is for an existing vacancy.</span></p><h2></h2><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><h1><b>Diversity and Inclusion</b></h1><h1></h1><p style="text-align:left">At Fit4Less, we are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and members feel valued, respected and supported. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and communities in which we live and serve. We are committed to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities in a manner that respects their dignity and that is equitable. If you require an accommodation for the <span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span class="WIO0"><span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">recruitment/interview</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span> process (including alternate formats of materials, accessible meeting rooms or other accommodation), please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.</p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p></p><p><b>Help Protect Yourself Against Recruitment Fraud</b></p><p></p><p>Many companies are experiencing an increase in recruitment fraud in the form of fake job postings on social media and career sites.</p><p></p><p>Protect yourself: </p><p>To help protect against potential hiring scams, please be aware that Fit4Less positions are posted <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">to jobs.goodlifefitness.com and</span> must be applied to via the secure portal on that site; Job offers or requests for banking information or your SIN will <b>never</b> be sent or requested via email, phone, or text message; Please verify that the person you are communicating with has a <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">@fit4less.ca email</span> address.</p><p></p><p>If you currently work for us, Associates should only apply to positions on the <i>Jobs Hub</i> in Workday.  All job <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">offers and requests</span> for banking information or SIN should be completed only through, and when logged into Workday.  We will <b>never</b> send or ask any Associate or Candidate to send this information via email, phone or text. </p><p></p><p>Please verify that the person you are communicating with has a <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">@fit4less.ca email</span> address.</p>

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