Leonard Cody

I have over six years' experience, at the British Columbia Nurses Union, as a Labour Relations Officer and Duty to Accommodate Labour Relations Officer. My key responsibilities were the day-to-day maintenance, enforcement, and interpretation of collective agreement provisions for assigned bargaining units. I advised stewards and members on the interpretation of the collective agreement, labour legislation, union polices and other issues.

I initiated and resolved grievances on the local level and presented cases at arbitration. I work well independently and within a team. I know my excellent negotiating, problem solving, and conflict management skills coupled with my labour relations experience would make me an ideal candidate.

Work History

Labour Relations Officer Duty to Accommodate May 2021 - Aug 2023

British Columbia Nurses Union Burnaby, BC

• Investigated accommodation issues and structured DTA agreements consistent with Human Rights Code, other relevant legislation and applicable collective agreement language
• Negotiated RTW agreements for members seeking to return to the workplace following a medical leave due to illness or injury
• Understanding best practices with respect to disability management, including familiarity with addictions
• Extensive knowledge and understanding of: Human rights legislation, Privacy legislation, Relevant arbitral jurisprudence, Integrated disability management programs, and disability benefit programs

Labour Relations Officer Jul 2017 - May 2021

British Columbia Nurses Union Burnaby, BC

• Prepared and presented grievances for resolution at grievance and third party
• Mediated discussions between employer and employee to reconcile differences
• Participated in labor-management meetings to discuss labor issues.
• Developed skills, mentored and advised stewards on the interpretation of the collective agreement, past practice and labour legislation
• Trained and coached stewards at steward education workshops 
• 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 Apr 2016 - Jul 2017

British Columbia Nurses Union Vancouver, BC

• 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 Feb 2011 - Jul 2017

Vancouver Coastal Health Vancouver, BC

• Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
• Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.

Certificate: Industrial and Labour Relations Apr 2018

Queens University Kingston, ON

Diploma: Nursing Studies Sep 2010

Sprott Shaw College Vancouver

Bachelor of Arts: Business Apr 1990

Trinity Western University Langley, BC