Labour Relations Manager

Our Client is currently seeking a dynamic Labor Relations Manager to lead strategic labor relations initiatives, cultivate positive union-management partnerships, and provide expert guidance on employment matters. This role is ideal for an experienced professional who is passionate about fostering a collaborative work environment and making a lasting impact.

 

Key Responsibilities:

• Champion a culture of constructive and proactive labour relations, fostering strong relationships with union representatives and stakeholders.
• Develop and implement comprehensive strategies for collective bargaining and agreement renewals.
• Serve as a key representative in negotiations, grievances, arbitrations, and labour tribunals.
• Lead and oversee the management of disciplinary procedures and grievance resolution processes.
• Provide expert consultation on the interpretation of collective agreements, employment policies, and legal frameworks.
• Oversee workplace investigations related to harassment, discrimination, and violence, ensuring compliance with legislative requirements and company policies.
• Collaborate with internal and external legal counsel on complex labour relations matters.
• Play a pivotal role in due diligence and transition planning for mergers and acquisitions, ensuring seamless workforce integration.
• Manage and monitor the labour relations budget while analyzing key performance metrics.

 

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Industrial Relations, or a related discipline.
• Master’s degree in Industrial Relations or a related field is an asset.
• A minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in labor relations and human resources within a unionized, multi-jurisdictional environment.
• Demonstrated expertise in leading collective bargaining and labor negotiations.
• In-depth knowledge of employment and labor laws in Ontario; familiarity with Quebec and New York State regulations is an asset.
• Strong leadership, conflict resolution, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a preference for bilingual (English/French) proficiency.
• Proficiency in digital collaboration tools and office productivity software, ideally Google Workspace.
• Experience in mergers and acquisitions, particularly workforce transition planning, is highly desirable.