Leonard Cody
Vancouver
Summary
Dedicated Labour Relations Officer offering more than 6 years of experience assisting with collective bargaining, including resolving conflicts and mediating talks. Persuasive negotiator, talented organizer and complex problem-solver.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Labour Relations Officer
British Columbia Nurses Union
07.2017 - 08.2023
- Prepared and presented grievances for resolution at a local level and third party
- Mediated discussions between employer and employee to reconcile differences.
- Participated in labor-management meetings to discuss labor issues.
- Provided expertise on labor and employment laws to help parties make more effective decisions.
- Interpreted and advised on labor relations policies and previously negotiated agreements.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Union Steward
British Columbia Nurses Union
04.2016 - 07.2017
- Mediated discussions between employer and employee to reconcile differences.
- Investigated, prepared and conducted grievance meetings
- Answered questions from members about contract interpretation, union/management issues, and BCNU campaigns and polices
- Developed respectful relationships with management
- Reached out to the membership to ascertain current issues and concerns within the worksite and addressed this with management
Licensed Practical Nurse
Vancouver Coastal Health
02.2011 - 07.2017
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
Education
Certificate - Industrial And Labour Relations
Queens University
Kingston, ON04.2018
Diploma - Nursing Studies
Sprott Shaw College
Vancouver09.2010
Bachelor of Arts - Business
Trinity Western University
Langley, BC04.1990
Skills
- Professional Communication
- Communications Strategies
- Public Presentations
- Employment Law
- Grievance Procedures
- Union Negotiations
- Grievance Resolution
- Arbitration Coordination
- Labor Relations
- Contract Interpretation
Timeline
Labour Relations Officer
British Columbia Nurses Union
07.2017 - 08.2023
Union Steward
British Columbia Nurses Union
04.2016 - 07.2017
Licensed Practical Nurse
Vancouver Coastal Health
02.2011 - 07.2017
Certificate - Industrial And Labour Relations
Queens University
Diploma - Nursing Studies
Sprott Shaw College
Bachelor of Arts - Business
Trinity Western University
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