HR Advisor specialized in labor relations

Safran Systèmes d’Atterrissage; Mirabel; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary

Group insurance

Telemedicine

Retirement plan

Training

Wellness program

Bank of hours

Sick days

Attendance bonus

Stimulating environment

Job summary

Safran Landing Systems in Mirabel, QC, is seeking a strategic partner in labor relations to support managers and HR in a unionized environment.

You will handle sensitive cases, conduct investigations, prepare arbitration files, and contribute to negotiations while ensuring fair application of the collective agreement.

The role demands a law or IR background, 10+ years of experience, expertise in Quebec labor law, and strong French communication with functional English.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in industrial relations, HR, or law.
• Minimum of ten (10) years of relevant experience in labor relations, ideally in manufacturing.
• Expertise in Quebec labor legislation.
• Strong skills in analyzing and managing complex cases, including negotiation.
• Demonstrated judgment, discretion, autonomy, and integrity in managing sensitive situations.
• Advanced skills in support and influence.
• Proficiency in French, both spoken and written; functional English to interact with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Advise managers and HR on the collective agreement, policies, and labor legislation, and support disciplinary or termination situations.
• Conduct investigations, analyze facts, recommend interventions, and handle grievances and complaints.
• Prepare arbitration files and participate in arbitrations with internal and external advisers.
• Prepare labor relations committees and ensure follow-up on agreements.
• Contribute to the negotiation of the collective agreement, communicate changes, implement them, and monitor legislation.
• Handle workplace accident cases and legal processes related to work permits.
• Anticipate organizational issues and evolve practices; monitor HR indicators and support local HR needs.

Skills

Labor relations

Negotiation

Discretion

French & English

Education

Bachelor's degree in industrial relations, HR, or law

Job description

Let's talk about your future mission

Safran Landing Systems is a subsidiary of Safran Landing Systems, a global leader in landing and braking systems for aircraft. The Mirabel plant is dedicated to manufacturing major components of landing gear for Airbus A320, A330, A340, and A350 models, as well as the Boeing 787. It features state-of-the‑art equipment for machining, polishing, and special processes, including heat treatment, shot peening, and surface treatments. Your role: As a strategic partner in labor relations, you will support managers and the HR team in a stimulating unionized environment. You will handle sensitive and complex cases, provide informed recommendations, and contribute to grievance resolution, investigations, and negotiation activities. Through your expertise, you will promote a fair and consistent application of the collective agreement, policies, and legislation, while helping the organization anticipate issues and evolve its practices.

Your main responsibilities:

• Advise managers and the HR team on the collective agreement, policies, and labor legislation, and support them in sensitive, disciplinary, or termination situations;
• Conduct investigations, analyze facts, recommend interventions, and handle grievances and complaints;
• Prepare arbitration files and participate in arbitrations, in collaboration with internal stakeholders and external legal advisors, as needed;
• Prepare labor relations committees and ensure follow‑up on agreements;
• Contribute to the negotiation of the collective agreement, communicate changes, implement them, and ensure legislative monitoring;
• Participate in handling workplace accident cases and legal processes related to work permits;
• Anticipate organizational issues, evolve practices, monitor HR indicators, and support local HR needs.

Let's talk about you

• Bachelor's degree in industrial relations, human resources, or law;
• Minimum of ten (10) years of relevant experience in labor relations, ideally in a manufacturing environment;
• Expertise in Quebec labor legislation;
• Strong skills in analyzing and managing complex cases, including negotiation;
• Demonstrated judgment, discretion, autonomy, and integrity in managing sensitive and high‑impact situations;
• Advanced skills in support and influence;
• Proficiency in French, both spoken and written; functional English to interact with stakeholders.

We apply an equal employment opportunity program and encourage women, Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities to submit their applications. Persons with disabilities may receive assistance with the pre‑selection and selection process if they wish.

The masculine form is used without any discrimination and solely for the purpose of simplifying the text. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

What else? (benefits, specifics, …)

Day shift, Monday to Friday, 38 hours per week.

• A competitive salary
• A comprehensive group insurance program fully paid by the employer (medical/dental/vision, short and long‑term disability, travel)
• Telemedicine service
• A great retirement plan where the employer contributes 7% if you contribute 1% (or you can opt for 3% and add 4% from your salary)
• Ongoing training to support your professional development
• Health and wellness program up to $300/year
• Bank of hours
• Sick/family days
• Attendance bonus
• A stimulating environment with a variety of technologies

Company Information

Safran is an international high‑technology group operating in the fields of aeronautics (propulsion, equipment, and interiors), space, and defense. Its mission: to contribute sustainably to a safer world, where air transport becomes increasingly environmentally friendly, more comfortable, and more accessible. Established on all continents, the Group employs 110,000 people with a revenue of €31.3 billion in 2025, and holds, alone or in partnership, leading positions globally or in Europe in its markets.

Safran is the 2nd company in the aeronautics and defense sector in the "World's Best Companies 2025" ranking by TIME magazine.

SLS is the global leader in landing gear, wheels & brakes, and associated systems for civil, military, and helicopter aircraft. We control the entire lifecycle of our products, from design and manufacturing to maintenance.

Want to evolve in an international, stimulating, and supportive environment within a human‑sized company? Join us!

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