Labor Relations Specialist

Labor Relations Specialist

Our client is looking for a Labor Relations Specialist with at least three years of labour relations experience within a unionized environment.

Responsibilities:
Reporting to the HR Director, the Labour Relations Specialist will perform the following duties:

• Provide support and guidance to ensure the consistency of the delivery of labour relations matters across the organization.
• Promote and support the compliance and interpretation of policies, procedures and collective agreements.
• Handle and initiate employee investigations and support the delivery of corporate HR programs, policies and initiatives.
• Identify the needs and concerns of the employees and provide labour relations support through coaching, guidance and advice to leaders regarding best practices.
• Support leaders on all issues raised including collective agreement interpretation, policy and procedure implementation.

Qualifications:

• University Degree in Human Resources, Labour Relations or related discipline and/or an equivalent combination of experience and education.
• CPHR Designation preferred.
• Experience with collective agreement interpretation and best practices, grievance procedure discussions/resolutions.
• Analytical, problem-solving skills and critical thinking.

All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada. This includes having proper documentation, such as a work permit.