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Director – Centre for Labour Relations Training & Development

We invite you to run the Centre for Labour Relations Training and Development, a division of Lancaster House, Canada’s leading provider of conferences, information and analysis on labour, employment and human rights law.

The Centre provides training and education to labour relations professionals with an emphasis on the development of practical skills and knowledge that they need to create fair, effective and rewarding workplaces. You will collaborate with a diverse community of experts, educators and practitioners, and spearhead the development of innovative programs for labour relations professionals.

The salary range for this full-time unionized position is $75,000-$112,500 (grade 1 in the Lancaster House/Unifor collective agreement) and the starting salary will be based on experience and qualifications.

Key Responsibilities

  • Identify training and education needs of labour relations professionals
  • Develop and oversee training and education programs for the Centre
  • Establish and maintain partnerships with post-secondary institutions, companies and trade unions to enhance the Centre’s reach and impact
  • Direct the preparation of materials for all Centre programs
  • Liaise with marketing staff to optimize attendance at Centre events
  • Attend Centre, Lancaster House, and other events as needed (in Canada)

Qualifications:

  • Law degree (mandatory)
  • Experience in labour, employment, or human rights law (mandatory)
  • Experience in designing academic and training programs (preferable)
  • Strong interpersonal skills

Location

  • 1881 Yonge Street, Toronto (with option for hybrid or remote work)

To apply

To apply

Please email your cover letter and resume to Jacqui Strachan at jstrachan@jeffreysacklaw.com by April 22, 2024. Applicants selected for an interview may be asked to complete a legal writing assignment. Only those selected to continue in the application process will be contacted.

For more information about the Centre and its programs, please visit lrtdcentre.ca