Matt Figliano
Summary
Strategic negotiator, advisor and consultant. Strategic thinker, with a proven record of resolving complex Human Resource matters. Driven and dedicated Labour Relations expert. Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively. Versatile, bringing numerous years of experience in personnel management, having overseen seven thousand employees in various occupations. Ability to develop and maintain effective partnerships with key stakeholders.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Labour Relations Specialist
VHA Home HealthCare
06.2023 - Current
- Provide advice to staff and supervisors on labour relations matters, including interpretation, application and compliance with collective agreements.
- Provide bargaining support by conducting research, identify, review and manage collective agreement proposals required for negotiations with staff unions.
- Responsible for first step grievance administration, drafting minutes of settlement, arranging labour management meetings and prepare sessions with management team.
- Conduct workplace investigations in accordance with employment legislation and collective agreements.
- Participate in performance management meetings with employee and union as required.
Employee and Labour Relations Officer
Government Of Manitoba
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Provided strategic labour relations, compensation advice, and expertise to government including negotiation of collective agreement, contract administration, and research.
- Acted as chief spokesperson in collective bargaining; interpreting, applying, and administering various collective agreements.
- Conducted negotiations on behalf of Government, crown corporations, and government funded agencies.
- Represented the Government of Manitoba at arbitration, appeal and labour board hearings.
- Conducted investigations into allegations of employee misconduct in matter ranging from sexual harassment to theft and fraud.
- Provide advice and prepared directives/policies for HR practitioners and senior management of government departments.
Vice President
TCEU Local 416 - City Of Toronto
12.2014 - 01.2020
- Appointed as main negotiator in multiple City of Toronto contract negotiations.
- Development of strategic direction plans, providing legal advice, combined media strategies, as well as government relations to provide favorable outcomes.
- Oversight of all financial expenditures, managing office staff, and daily operations.
- Onboarding, recruiting, and screening potential employees.
- Performed political fieldwork in various Municipal, Federal and Provincial elections.
- Conducted meetings with City Council as well as Provincial elected officials.
- Lead media spokesperson.
Skills
- Grievance Administration
- Arbitration and mediation
- Negotiations and conflict resolution
- Strategic planning
- Government Relations
- Logical and critical thinking
- Interpersonal skills
- Communication skills
- Extensive knowledge of labour legislation - ESA, LRA, OHSA
Accomplishments
- Successfully negotiated thirteen collective agreements on behalf of City of Toronto outside workers.
- Lead and executed four major successful campaigns in various elections.
- Media spokesperson and Lead for "Kicked to the curb" campaign for CUPE Local 416 members in 2016 & 2017.
Additional Information
References available upon request.
Timeline
Labour Relations Specialist
VHA Home HealthCare
06.2023 - Current
Employee and Labour Relations Officer
Government Of Manitoba
01.2023 - 05.2023
Vice President
TCEU Local 416 - City Of Toronto
12.2014 - 01.2020