Human Resources and Labour Relations

The Human Resources and Labour Relations portfolio is an important addition to the CHEC organization. The activities within this portfolio are driven by a steering committee and CHEC representatives, and focus on the specific and particular needs of Human Resources and Labour Relations staff within a smaller utility environment.

Regular (virtual) open forum meetings and an email distribution list provide connection points for employees with HR and LR responsibilities to collaborate with and support one another.

Policies and procedures are developed and revised through a central process that ensures all members are up-to-date and have access to current policies and procedures. Human resources documentation and tools are developed through a similar collaborative process.

Member driven training and workshops are provided utilizing a combination of external facilitators and in-house CHEC specialists with the topics determined by the steering committee or through member requests. Members benefit from sharing relevant upcoming changes in employment related legislation and recent case law decisions. A semi-annual Wage and Benefit Analysis is provided to members that includes relevant labour related data.

Responses to individual requests for support or guidance are also provided when members are dealing with a situation particular to their LDC.