2026 - Labour Relations Specialist

Sobkow Technologies Inc.; Brandon; On-site; CAD 94,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Sobkow Technologies Inc. invites applications for a Labour Relations Specialist to join our Human Resources team.

The role focuses on fostering collegial labour relations within a unionized environment and involves collective bargaining, administration, and records management. The successful candidate will interpret CA provisions, represent the organization in grievance hearings, and coordinate negotiations with multiple bargaining units.

Qualifications

• Five years of labour relations experience required.
• Experience with collective bargaining and CA interpretations preferred.
• Public sector or post-secondary exposure is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and apply collective agreements; guide stakeholders.
• Represent the organization at grievance hearings and in negotiations.
• Coordinate pre-bargaining meetings and draft proposals.
• Draft Letters of Understanding and Memos of Agreement; update CAs.

Skills

Labour relations

Collective bargaining

Grievance hearings

Stakeholder communication

Education

Undergraduate HR degree

Labour Relations training

CPHR designation

Job description

Applications are invited for a Labour Relation Specialist to join our Human Resources team.We are looking for an experienced Human Resources professional with experience working within unionized environments to help foster and maintain collegial labour relations. This role is responsible for collective bargaining, labour relations administration, and records management.

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Associate Vice-President, People and Talent, the Labour Relations Specialist provides guidance and interpretation of the various Collective Agreements; addresses day-to-day matters related to CA understanding for five (5) Collective Agreements; participates in labour management meetings, creates Letters of Understanding/Memorandums of Agreement, represents the University in grievance hearings, drafts response letters; schedules, coordinates, attends pre-bargaining meetings with stakeholders to understand issues related to existing CAs, drafts proposals, presents and negotiates as the Management Spokesperson at negotiations;updates existing CAs with agreed language, implements revisions, and conducts training sessions for stakeholders.

Qualifications

To be considered, candidates must have an undergraduate degree with a focus in Human Resources along with additional training in Labour Relations, with a minimum of five (5) years related experience in labour relations; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.CPHR designation is highly preferred. Candidates must have experience with all aspects of collective bargaining.Experience working with multiple bargaining units within one organization is key to being successful in this role. Previous employment in public sector or post-secondary education is a desirable asset.

The successful candidate has a strong ability to be proactive and take initiative when addressing issues for resolution, use sound judgment, be prepared to have difficult conversations with stakeholders, possess a thorough understanding of legislation, Collective Agreements, and regulations applicable to University employees. Maintaining confidentiality, making decisions under pressure, and working collaboratively across a wide range of stakeholders are necessary skills the successful candidate must possess.

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This position is subject to a Criminal Record Check and Child Abuse Registry Check and the successful candidate will be responsible for fees incurred.

We thank all applicants for their interest in this position, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.Short-listed candidates will be required to provide three (3) work-related references at the time of the interview.