Expert Labour Relations / Edmonton (15505-SS)

TOTEM Recruteur de talent; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

TOTEM Recruteur de talent is seeking a Labour Relations Expert in Edmonton, specializing in grievance management and arbitration. The successful candidate will have 5 to 7 years of labour relations experience, ideally in a unionized environment. Responsibilities include managing grievance files, advising HR teams, and collaborating internally with various departments. A Bachelor's degree in Industrial Relations or HR is required, along with strong knowledge of collective agreements and the Canada Labour Code. This position offers a hybrid work mode and a salary ranging from $110K to $120K annually.

Qualifications

• 5 to 7 years of relevant labour relations experience, ideally in a unionized environment.
• Demonstrated experience preparing and presenting arbitration cases.
• Strong knowledge of collective agreements, the Canada Labour Code, and related case law.

Responsibilities

• Manage a high volume of grievance files from initiation through resolution or arbitration.
• Interact regularly with experienced union representatives.
• Work closely with HR, operations, legal affairs, and senior leadership.

Skills

Grievance management

Arbitration preparation

Legal research

Collective agreement interpretation

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Relations or Human Resources

Job description

Job Details

Status: Permanent
Work Mode: Hybrid
Schedule: 40 hours per week (flexible), possibility of overtime
Salary: $110K to $120K annually
Location: Edmonton

This is a technical and strategic position intended for an experienced professional. Our client, a large national organization operating in a highly unionized environment, is seeking a Labour Relations Expert specializing in grievance management and arbitration. This role serves as a central pivot between HR teams, operations, and the internal legal department in a high-impact organizational context.

Responsibilities

• Manage a high volume of grievance files from initiation through resolution or arbitration.
• Build cases from A to Z: fact analysis, evidence gathering, witness preparation, legal research, and development of arguments.
• Present and defend the employer’s position before arbitrators and, when required, before quasi‑judicial bodies (e.g., federal administrative tribunals, commissions).
• Ensure thorough follow‑up on decisions, recommendations, and post‑arbitration measures.

Union Relations and Dispute Prevention

• Interact regularly with experienced union representatives.
• Lead discussions proactively to promote negotiated settlements.
• Advise HR teams and managers on the interpretation and application of collective agreements.
• Participate in the strategic analysis of cases with relevant stakeholders.

Internal Collaboration

• Work closely with HR, operations, legal affairs, and senior leadership.
• Contribute to the harmonization of practices and knowledge sharing within the Labour Relations team.
• Support strategic thinking related to labour relations and risk management.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Relations or Human Resources.
• 5 to 7 years of relevant labour relations experience, ideally in a unionized environment.
• Demonstrated experience preparing and presenting arbitration cases.
• Strong knowledge of collective agreements, the Canada Labour Code, and related case law.
• Ability to work under pressure with rigor and composure.

Assets

• CPHR designation.
• Experience in collective bargaining or mediation.
• Confidence and strong presence in hearings.