Labor Relations Specialist

David Aplin Recruiting; Calgary; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Calgary is seeking a Labor Relations Specialist to support HR initiatives and ensure compliance with labor policies. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in labor relations, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to coach leaders on best practices. This role requires a university degree in Human Resources or a related field, along with relevant experience in a unionized environment. If you are passionate about labor relations and want to make a positive impact, apply now!

Qualifications

• At least three years of labour relations experience in a unionized environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and guidance on labour relations matters.
• Handle employee investigations and support HR programs.
• Coach leaders on collective agreement interpretation.

Skills

Analytical

Problem-Solving

Critical Thinking

Education

University Degree in Human Resources

CPHR Designation

Job description

Our client is looking for a Labor Relations Specialist with at least three years of labour relations experience within a unionized environment.

Responsibilities :

Reporting to the HR Director, the Labour Relations Specialist will perform the following duties :

• Provide support and guidance to ensure the consistency of the delivery of labour relations matters across the organization.
• Promote and support the compliance and interpretation of policies, procedures and collective agreements.
• Handle and initiate employee investigations and support the delivery of corporate HR programs, policies and initiatives.
• Identify the needs and concerns of the employees and provide labour relations support through coaching, guidance and advice to leaders regarding best practices.
• Support leaders on all issues raised including collective agreement interpretation, policy and procedure implementation.

Qualifications :

• University Degree in Human Resources, Labour Relations or related discipline and / or an equivalent combination of experience and education.
• CPHR Designation preferred.
• Experience with collective agreement interpretation and best practices, grievance procedure discussions / resolutions.
• Analytical, problem-solving skills and critical thinking.

All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada. This includes having proper documentation, such as a work permit.