Advisor, Labour Relations

Paladin-Airport-Security-Services; Kamloops; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Paladin Airport Security Services seeks an Advisor, Labour Relations to oversee disciplinary matters, interpretation of collective agreements, and dispute resolution across Kelowna, Victoria, and Kamloops. This role supports operational and organizational objectives within a complex multi-airport environment.

You will lead investigations, coach on collective agreements, and collaborate with the Corporate People & Culture team to advance HR strategies and ensure compliance with the Canada Labour

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in labour relations, HR, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in labour relations or related field.
• Experience in collective bargaining, grievance procedures, and dispute resolution.
• Knowledge of the Canada LabourCode, regulations and employment law.
• Ability to obtain Transportation Security Clearance (TSC) and travel to other airports.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert guidance and support to managers on disciplinary matters, interpretation and application of collective agreements, grievance management, dispute resolution, and arbitration preparation across the Pacific Region.
• Communicate effectively with employees and management to identify issues, mitigate risk, and resolve workplace conflicts.
• Conduct investigations in response to employee complaints, policy violations, and recommend appropriate resolutions.
• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with cross-functional departments to support operational objectives across the Pacific Region.
• Act as a subject matter expert on collective agreement interpretation, legislative compliance and labour relations best practices.
• Deliver coaching and training programs on collective agreements and employee relations topics as needed.
• Collaborate with People & Culture on key issues and initiatives.
• Participate in HR strategy development and implementation aligned with organizational goals.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Conflict resolution

Leadership

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Travel readiness

Security clearance eligibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in labour relations or HR

CPHR/CRHA designation

Job description

The Paladin Difference starts with our team. We are committed to being Curious, Accountable, Respectful, and Exceptional, and making the world a safer and friendlier place because we CARE! If this sounds like a team that you'd like to join, we want to meet you!
La différence Paladin commence avec notre équipe. Nous nous engageons à être Curieux, Responsable, Respectueux et Exceptionnel, et à rendre le monde plus sûr et plus convivial parce que nous "Nous soucions"! Si cela vous semble être une équipe à laquelle vous aimeriez vous joindre, nous voulons vous rencontrer!

Job Skills / Requirements

We are currently recruiting an Advisor, Labour Relations based out of Kelowna (YLW), Victoria (YYJ), or Kamloops (YKA).

The Advisor, Labour Relations isa key differentiator for PASS. The position is accountable for ensuring employees are supported in a manner consistent with best practices and the policies and proceduresestablishedby PASS's Corporate People & Culture Department. In addition to providing day-to-day labour relations support and ensuring compliance with multiple collective agreements within a complex multi-union environment across the Pacific region, the Advisor, Labour Relations is also responsible for the following functions:

• Provideexpert guidance and support to managers on disciplinary matters, interpretation and application of collective agreements, grievance management, dispute resolution, and arbitration preparation across the Pacific Region.
• Communicate effectively with employees and management toidentifyissues, mitigate risk, and resolve workplace conflicts.
• Conduct investigations in response to employee complaints, policy violations, and recommendappropriate resolutions.
• Build andmaintaincollaborative relationships with cross-functional departments to support operational and organizationalobjectivesacross the Pacific Region.
• Act as asubject matter expert on the collective agreementinterpretation, legislativecomplianceand labour relations best practices, and support the organization's collective bargaining strategy.
• Deliver coaching and training programs on collective agreements, employee relations issues such as respectful workplace, conflict management,investigationsand other topics as needed.
• Collaborate withPeople & Culture team on key issues, specialprojectsand/orinitiatives,as needed.
• Participate in the development and implementation of HR strategies that align with the organization’s goals andobjectives.
• Other dutiesand responsibilitiesas assigned.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in labour relations, human resources, or related field.
• CPHR/CRHA designation isconsideredan asset.
• 3+ years of experience in labour relations or related field.
• Experience in collective bargaining, grievance procedures, and dispute resolution is considered an asset.
• Knowledge ofthe Canada LabourCode,regulationsand employment law is considered an asset.
• Demonstrated strength in communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution.
• Proven leadership and people management capabilities.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Strong adaptability, with the flexibility to manage changing priorities and business needs.
• Ability toacquireTransportation Security Clearance (TSC) and eligibility for Federal Security Clearance.
• Willingness and ability to travel to other airports within the region asrequired.

Work Location: This position can be based at the following airports: Kelowna (YLW), Victoria (YYJ), or Kamloops (YKA).

Additional Information / Benefits

Paladin Airport Security Services Ltd. (“PASS”) has a diverse workforce. We believe in and are committed to a workplace culture of respect, inclusion, and diversity. Paladin Airport Security Services Ltd. (“PASS”). is committed to providing accommodation for people with disabilities through the interview process and while employed. If you require accommodation during the interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Paladin Airport Security Services is interested in getting to know candidates authentically and with integrity. To ensure a fair, transparent and equitable selection process, please do not use AI tools during your application, pre-employment testing, or interview. Failure to adhere to this guideline may result disqualification from the recruitment process.
Les Services de Sécurité de l’Aéroport Paladin (PASS) ont une main-d'œuvre diversifiée. Nous croyons et nous nous engageons envers une culture de travail fondée sur le respect, l'inclusion et la diversité. Les Services de Sécurité de l’Aéroport Paladin (“PASS?”) s'engagent à fournir des accommodements pour les personnes handicapées tout au long du processus d'entrevue et pendant leur emploi. Si vous avez besoin d'un accommodement pendant le processus d'entrevue, veuillez-nous en informer et nous travaillerons avec vous pour répondre à vos besoins.