Senior Employee & Labour Relations Specialist

Federated Co-operatives Limited; Saskatchewan; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Federated Co-operatives Limited seeks an HR professional to join their Employee & Labour Relations team. The role involves advising on employee engagement, managing grievances, and supporting collective bargaining efforts. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in a unionized environment and a relevant degree. The position offers competitive salaries, benefits, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Comprehensive benefits package

Employer-contributed pension plan

Learning opportunities for growth

Qualifications

• 6-9 years of HR experience in a unionized environment.
• Familiarity with collective bargaining and grievance processes.
• Relevant education may substitute for experience.

Responsibilities

• Advise on return to work plans and absenteeism.
• Manage grievance processes and case files.
• Lead workplace investigations and support collective bargaining.

Skills

Employee relations

Change management

Labour relations

Coaching

Education

Bachelor of Commerce or Business Administration

Job description

• Lend expertise to the formation of HR strategies related to employee engagement, change management, and inclusive workplace practices.
• Advise team leaders on topics such as return to work plans, employee absenteeism and Performance Improvement Plans (PIP).
• Manage complex case files and grievance processes by researching case law, collaborating with legal counsel, and coaching leaders on resolution plans.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with union representatives to support effective business operations.
• Lead workplace investigations and support collective bargaining efforts by preparing research, developing continuity plans, and coaching on employee issues.

Who you’ll work with :

You'll be one of 10 individuals on the Employee & Labour Relations team reporting to a manager with a coaching-focused leadership style. You will support a dedicated portfolio of stakeholders within the Co-operative Retailing System (CRS), focusing primarily on our Co-op Refinery Complex. You’ll also be connected to a professionals across CRS, including those in health & safety, legal, and at local Co-ops.

Why it matters :

We help local Co-ops grow and thrive by offering a range of professional services, including marketing, market research, information technology, human resources, accounting, risk management and business development.

Who you are :

You are looking for a career in Human Resources & Training and :

• Have a minimum of 6-9 years of relevant progressively responsible HR experience in a unionized work environment, with a primary focus on labour relations (a combination of relevant education and experience may be considered).
• Have a bachelor of commerce or business administration, preferably majoring in human resources.
• Are familiar with employee relations, collective bargaining, and / or the grievance and arbitration process.

What we offer :

• Competitive salaries, short-term incentives, a comprehensive benefits package, and an employer-contributed pension plan.
• Encouragement to take advantage of learning opportunities to grow and develop as a Team Member.
• As a co-operative, we do business differently. We believe in working together to serve Western Canadians, delivering profits back to our communities and investing in sustainable growth. To learn more about who we are and what we offer, visit .

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process to ensure an enjoyable candidate experience. If you require an accommodation during the recruitment process, we invite you to submit your requests to us via All information received will be kept confidential.

If this opportunity speaks to you, we invite you to apply by May 28, 2025.

We thank all candidates for their interest, however only those selected to continue in the recruitment process will be contacted. FCLUP

As this position is considered a position of trust, you may be required to complete a criminal record check in accordance with FCL policies.

FCL embraces diversity and inclusion. We’re working to create a workforce that is as diverse as the communities we serve and an environment where every team member brings their whole self to work. We believe all candidates should feel at home with us and be given the opportunity to fully participate during the recruitment process.