Labour Relations Manager

Description

• Collaborate with operating groups and legal teams on labour strategies for pursuits and new work, identify and mitigate labour risks, maintain industry intelligence, and ensure compliance with applicable labour models and legislation
• Manage, coach, and develop Labour Relations (LR) professionals by sharing specialized LR knowledge, providing ongoing coaching and mentoring, and fostering collaborative team success
• Provide guidance to Advisors, Coordinators, and internal support teams on interpreting, administering, and implementing collective agreements and project conditions
• Oversee labour-disruption mitigation, including resolution of employee issues, grievances, arbitrations, unfair labour practices, and investigations
• Oversee proposal development, cost analysis, and mandate approval; provide bid support to gather information that informs labour strategy
• Recommend terms of employment to the COE and business, ensure all legal requirements and documentation are met, and oversee all assigned negotiations
• Partner with Business HR and operating leaders to address grievance trends, develop solutions, manage complex issues, and influence stakeholders toward resolution
• Lead and oversee the collective bargaining process for multiple operating groups, including negotiation facilitation and contract administration
• Set priorities, distribute workload, monitor progress, and assess team performance to ensure timely completion of deliverables and consistent application of LR COE processes

Requirements

• Strong business acumen, decision-making capability, and the ability to deliver innovative, high-quality solutions aligned to business needs
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills, with the ability to navigate challenging questions and engage in productive debate
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Industrial Relations, or Human Resources Management
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage competing priorities, maintain confidentiality, solve complex problems, and collaborate effectively as a team player
• Minimum 8 years of experience in Industrial/Labour Relations or HR supporting a unionized workforce, with progressive or traditional union experience required
• Travel is required to various site and office locations
• Strong knowledge of employment and human rights legislation, with experience advising and influencing operational leaders
• Minimum 2 years of supervisory or management experience leading and developing professional staff
• Labour Board interface experience preferred, and supervisory experience in Construction or BTU/Stationary labour environments considered an asset
• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to build high-performing teams and coach direct reports

Benefits

• This is an office-based position with flexibility to work from home 1-2 days per week

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance