Director, Labour Relations, Occupational Health & Safety and HR Compliance

Supply Ontario; Canada; On-site; CAD 142,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Defined benefit pension plan

Job summary

Supply Ontario is seeking a strategic HR leader to steward employee and labour relations and health and safety programs. As a member of the HR leadership team, you will drive ELR and OHS initiatives, develop metrics, and enable leaders to manage relations effectively.

Reporting to the Chief Human Resources Officer, you will oversee bargaining with unions, policy governance, and wellbeing initiatives, including disability management and wellness.

Qualifications

• Degree in Labour Relations, Human Resources, or a related field.
• CHRL designation is an asset.
• Minimum 10 years in a large, complex multi-union environment.
• Strong knowledge of employment and labour law, collective agreements, and OHS.
• Ability to coach and influence leaders on ELR/OHS practices.

Responsibilities

• Oversee ELR/OHS policies and interpret applicable laws and regulations.
• Lead or oversee collective bargaining strategies and negotiations.
• Manage initiatives promoting employee health, wellness, and disability management.
• Develop ELR/OHS operational plans and report on performance metrics.
• Manage resources and ensure alignment with corporate requirements.

Skills

Labour relations

Employee relations

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Labour Relations, HR, or related field

Job description

Salary Range: $141,835 – $200,238 per annum

Reason for Job Posting: Vacancy

Supply Ontario (SO) is seeking a strategic HR leader with proven knowledge and experience in labour management, relationship building and occupational health and safety. As a member of the HR leadership team, this role is critical to developing the employee and labour relations (ELR), as well as occupational health & safety (OHS) programs and initiatives that will continue to support Supply Ontario’s strategy.

Reporting to the Chief Human Resources Officer, you will drive the development and implementation of the ELR and OHS programs, including plans, methods, tools, key performance indicators, metrics and processes to ensure SO leaders are enabled and equipped to manage employee and labour relations. In this hands‑on role, you will be responsible for fostering a healthy employee and labour relations strategy that not only aligns with SO’s organizational goals but mitigates risks and guides decisions. You will lead your team in occupational health services and programs, disability management, and wellness initiatives that address evolving workforce interests and trends to enable Supply Ontario to achieve best-in-class performance and efficiencies.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Ensuring oversight and governance of ELR/OHS policies and practices, including the provision of advice on the interpretation and application of corporate policies and practices, collective agreements, employment laws, and other regulations.
• Leading or overseeing the collective bargaining process with labour unions by developing and proposing strategies and recommendations to support negotiations and arbitrations and serving as a critical subject matter expert in areas of negotiations, labour contract administration, advice and counseling to key business stakeholders.
• Managing the implementation of initiatives that promote and support the health and well‑being of employees and the proactive management and delivery of occupational health services and programs including but not limited to abilities management/WSIB, wellness, absenteeism, and joint health and safety committees.
• Working with the Chief Human Resources Officer in developing overall ELR/OHS operational plans and the development and reporting on performance metrics, program effectiveness, risks and impacts related to ELR/OHS programs and overall SO matters.
• Managing financial and material resources and ensuring consistency in corporate requirements and approval processes for financial, human resources, information technology, operational and business planning functions.
• Developing and managing relationships and consultation with stakeholders impacted by ELR/OHS programs, services, and initiatives to identify trends, issues, and needs. Partnering appropriately with legal counsel as needed.

Successful candidates will demonstrate the following:

• Degree in Labour Relations, Human Resources, or a related field.
• Certified Human Resources Leader (CHRL) designation is an asset.
• Proven senior level experience with a minimum of 10 years in a large, complex, multi-union environment.
• Strong working knowledge of multiple human resources disciplines including but not limited to employment and labour law, collective agreement and collective agreement administration, collective bargaining, union-management relations, grievance management, occupational health and safety, and disability case management.
• Strong knowledge of applicable provincial legislation including but not limited to the Ontario Labour Relations Act, Employment Standards Act, and Occupational Health and Safety Act.
• Strong conflict resolution, consulting, negotiation, communication, interpersonal skills and analytical techniques and approaches as well as the ability to foster dialogue, explore interests, and build relationships.
• Ability to coach, consult and influence leaders regarding the importance of good ELR/OHS practices and the links to business success; ability to conduct effective presentations, facilitate meetings.
• Ability to maintain productive working relationships with union leadership.

Supply Ontario offers a competitive compensation package including benefits and defined benefit pension plan.

The selected candidate will be required to reside and work in Ontario and be legally eligible to work in Canada.

Candidates are required to provide references for verification, and to complete a criminal background check. Details will be provided through the application process.

Supply Ontario endeavors to promote the principles of diversity and inclusion in all of our policies, practices, and the way we do business while ensuring compliance to the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code.

We are committed to building a team that reflects the communities we serve, and to promoting a diverse, inclusive, accessible, respectful, and equitable workplace.

We invite applications from all interested and qualified individuals, from all backgrounds, and walks of life. Your experiences are valuable, and we’re excited to learn how you might be able to lend your skills to further Supply Ontario’s mission and achieving its vision.

At Supply Ontario, we recognize and value the exceptional skills, dedication, and diverse perspectives that veterans bring to the workforce. We strongly encourage veterans to apply to join our team.

We are committed to providing employment practices and accommodation that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Human Rights Code. If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process including in relation to the materials and processes to be used, please notify Human Resources at Talent Acquisition (CSCO) [e-mail] .

If you request accommodation, Human Resources will consult with you to provide or arrange for suitable accommodation in a manner that takes into account your accommodation needs.