Labour Relations Manager

Office, clerical & administrative

$ 135000 / Yearly
location_onOttawa, Ontario
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Adecco is currently seeking a dynamic Labour Relations Manager to join our client’s team in Ottawa, ON. This is a full-time role offering a competitive salary of $135,000 per annum. The successful candidate will lead strategic labour relations initiatives, build strong union-management partnerships, and provide expert guidance on complex employment matters.
  • Pay Rate: $135k/year.
  • Location: Ottawa, ON
  • Job type: Permanent | Full-time
Responsibilities:  
  • Promote a positive and proactive labour relations culture while building strong partnerships with union representatives and stakeholders
  • Design and execute strategies for collective bargaining and agreement renewals
  • Act as the organization’s representative in negotiations, grievances, arbitrations, and labour tribunals
  • Oversee disciplinary processes and resolve employee grievances efficiently
  • Provide expert guidance on interpreting collective agreements, employment policies, and legal requirements
  • Manage workplace investigations related to harassment, discrimination, and violence, ensuring compliance with laws and company policies
  • Work closely with internal and external legal counsel on complex labour relations issues
  • Support mergers and acquisitions through workforce planning and smooth transition management
  • Monitor the labour relations budget and track key performance metrics to ensure effectiveness
Requirements:  
  • Legal eligibility to work and reside in Canada.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Industrial Relations, or a related field; Master’s in Industrial Relations is an asset
  • 10+ years of progressive experience in labour relations and HR within unionized, multi-jurisdictional environments
  • Proven track record leading collective bargaining, labour negotiations, and grievance resolution
  • Deep understanding of Ontario employment and labour laws; familiarity with Quebec and New York State regulations is an asset
  • Strong leadership presence with exceptional conflict resolution and strategic problem-solving skills
  • Excellent communicator, both written and verbal; bilingual (English/French) preferred
  • Proficient with digital collaboration tools and office productivity software, ideally Google Workspace
  • Experienced in mergers and acquisitions with a focus on workforce transition planning
Don’t miss out on this Labour Relations Manager position in Ottawa, ON. Apply now and our dynamic team of recruiters will reach out if you qualify for this role.


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