Manager Labour Relations

Status: Regular Full Time
Working Conditions: On-Site
Education Level: 4 Year University Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
Base Location: Oshawa, ON
Temporary Work Location: Whitby, ON or Toronto, ON
Number of Position(s): 1
Travel: Yes - 10%
Deadline to Apply: November 13, 2024
Salary Range: $109,000 - $163,000 per year

JOB OVERVIEW

Ontario Power Generation (OPG) is looking for a dynamic, strategic and results-driven professional to join our team in the role of Manager, Labour Relations. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in managing labour relations activities, resolving labour disputes and providing strategic advice and guidance on the interpretation of collective agreements, procedures and policies to HR professionals, Line Managers and Senior Leadership.

As an individual contributor reporting to the Senior Manager, the Manager, Labour Relations will build effective business relationships with the Business, and Union Representative to form strong partnerships to deliver value added services and develop labour solutions. This role will also work closely with Legal Counsel to ensure grievance cases are properly prepared for mediation and arbitration and that situations are subjected to strategic assessment. Experience handling grievance mediations/arbitrations without Legal Counsel is an asset. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in labour relations, excellent negotiation skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Partner with HR professionals, Line Managers, and Senior Leadership, to provide advice, interpretation and explanation of union collective agreements and staff relations matters.
• Support the resolution of grievances efficiently and effectively by providing interpretation, advice and guidance on agreements, policies, and procedures.
• Assist in preparing cases for grievance meetings, acting as management’s advisor by providing and presenting management briefs, rebuttal material and supporting data.
• Craft agreements and lead negotiations, ensuring fair and equitable terms for both the company and employees.
• Prepare cases for mediation and arbitration, including developing the strategy for presenting cases, at times, leading mediations when Legal Counsel is not required.
• Assist in the development of negotiation strategies for collective bargaining and participating on bargaining subcommittees.
• Recommend, develop and deliver labour relations training and specialized seminars.
• Monitor and analyze labour relations trends, maintaining currency with employment law, legislative change, arbitration decisions, and developments in collective bargaining and other major events/matters.
• Continuously enhance and improve labour relations management methods, policies, and processes.
• Effectively communicate with unions to convey information on new or amended corporate policies, practices, and procedures, resolving or arranging for the disposition of questions, complaints or requests for information.

EDUCATION

• 4 Year University Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Master’s of Industrial Relations (MIR), Bachelor of Laws (LL.B), and/or Master’s of Business Administration (MBA) with a focus in Labour Relations is an asset.
• Certification in labour relations or Human Resources (CHRP, CHRL) is an asset.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of 3-5 years of strategic labour relations experience in a unionized environment. Must be able to provide strategic labour relations advice and counsel.
• Sound knowledge of labour relations principles, processes, best practices, theories, trends and related legislation and arbitral jurisprudence in both public and private sectors.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with others and use superior judgement, business awareness, and political acuity to provide risk-based advice.
• Strong knowledge of employment and other provincial and federal legislative requirements.
• Extensive experience with grievance administration and collective agreement interpretation.
• Ability to quickly understand business processes and navigate organization and support systems to deliver results.
• Ability to effectively lead, influence and motivate others.
• Strong case law research experience. Broad conceptual, diagnostic and analytical skills; ability to reach well grounded, independent conclusions and influence outcomes.
• Strong interpersonal skills, must be a trusted advisor with experience in building, shaping and maintaining positive relationships and partnerships with a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving skills to identify, address and overcome current and future challenges.
• Exceptional project management and organizational skills to execute time sensitive deliverables and manage high case management volumes.
• Client-focused attitude.

The successful candidate will exhibit uncompromising integrity and commitment to upholding corporate values, and the OPG Code of Business Conduct.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Please submit your application online at https://jobs.opg.com/ by 11:59 PM E.S.T., August 14, 2024. OPG thanks all those who apply; however, only candidates considered for an interview will be contacted.