Employee Relations Consultant I

Anishinabek Employment & Training Services; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 72,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

EFAP program

Wellness initiatives

Culture of recognition

Collaborative HR team

Job summary

City Manager's Office Thunder Bay, Ontario P7E6H8 is seeking an Employee Relations Consultant I. You will guide employee relations, assist with collective bargaining prep, and support projects that enhance the employee experience.

You will provide HR consulting to leaders and unions to foster a respectful, inclusive workplace. Responsibilities include research on bargaining, compensation, and grievances, plus day-to-day HR advisory services for staff at all levels and cost analyses of proposed

Qualifications

• Diploma in HR management or related field.
• Ability to communicate clearly, orally and in writing.
• Strong research and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on collective bargaining, salary, compensation and grievances.
• Provide day-to-day HR consultation on compensation, staffing, development and employee relations.
• Analyze financial implications of collective agreement changes.
• Support projects on staffing, training, and employee relations.
• Attend and advise on disciplinary and grievance matters.

Skills

Communication skills

Research & analytics

Relationship building

Education

Diploma in human resources management or related field

Job description

City Manager's Office Thunder Bay, Ontario P7E6H8

In this role, you’ll provide guidance on employee relations matters, contribute to collective bargaining preparation, and help with projects that enhance the employee experience. Working closely with Human Resources colleagues, leaders, and union representatives, you’ll help foster a respectful, inclusive and productive workplace where people can do their best work.

As an Employee Relations Consultant I, you’ll provide research, analytical support, and human resources consulting services that help leaders navigate employee relations matters with confidence.

Employment Type

Full Time

Job Occupation Type

Accounting/Bookkeeping/Finance Clerk

Total Positions

1

Wage

$72,053.22-$81,878.63

Hours/Week

70

Days of Work

n/a

Closing Date / Apply By

11/19/2026

Start Date

n/a

Duties

In this role, you will utilize your expertise and collaborative approach to help build positive workplace relationships and contribute to an engaged, high-performing workforce. You will also have the following accountabilities:

• Conduct research in relation to collective bargaining, salary, compensation, grievance, and other areas, as assigned
• Provide day-to-day consultation services of a routine nature in relation to compensation, benefits, staffing, recruitment, development, grievances, disciplinary matters, performance issues and employee relations issues for all levels of staff in the organization
• Analyze and cost the impact of collective agreement changes during the collective bargaining process
• Participate in the completion of corporate and/or divisional projects and/or training initiatives in such areas as staffing, development, training, employee relations, compensation and benefits
• Attend and advise on assigned disciplinary and grievance matters

Qualifications

Here''s what will help you succeed as the Employee Relations Consultant I:

• Diploma in human resources management or a related field, and previous work experience in human resources or employee relations environment
• Ability to communicate effectively and concisely, both orally and in writing, and to deliver presentations to a variety of audiences
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with Administration, Union executives, superiors, co-workers, employees and the general public
• Strong research, project/time management, analytical and problem solving skills
• Ability to analyse and understand financial implications of proposals and cost calculations

• A competitive salary that reflects your expertise
• Access to a confidential Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) and wellness initiatives to support your overall health
• A culture of recognition and appreciation, with staff events and programs that celebrate your contributions
• The opportunity to be part of a dedicated and talented team, who are highly respected within the Corporation
• A collaborative HR team environment that values innovation, continuous improvement, and knowledge sharing
• The opportunity to influence programs and processes that support employees across the organization