HR Advisor Specialized in Labor Relations - Temporary

Safran; Mirabel; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive group insurance

Telemedicine service

Excellent retirement plan

Ongoing training

Health and wellness program

Bank of hours

Sick/family days

Attendance bonus

Stimulating environment

Job summary

Safran Landing Systems in Mirabel seeks a senior labor relations professional to partner with managers and HR in a unionized environment. You will apply the collective agreement, policies, and legislation to sensitive cases and support negotiations toward fair outcomes.

You will conduct investigations, prepare arbitration files, participate in arbitrations, and monitor legal changes to evolve HR practices. Fluency in French and functional English are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in industrial relations, human resources, or law.
• Minimum of ten years of relevant experience in labor relations, ideally in a manufacturing environment.
• Expertise in Quebec labor legislation.
• Strong ability to analyze and manage complex cases, including negotiation.
• Judgment, discretion, autonomy, and integrity in managing sensitive and high-impact situations.
• Advanced skills in support and influence.
• Proficiency in French, with functional English.

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.

Skills

Analyzing complex cases

Negotiation

Autonomy

Discretion

Influence

French proficiency

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in industrial relations, human resources, 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 apply. Persons with disabilities may receive assistance with the pre-selection and selection process if desired.

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.

Temporary contract of 2 years.

• 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 diversity of technologies

Company Information

Safran is an international high-tech 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 for 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 aerospace and defense sector in the "World's Best Companies 2025" ranking by TIME magazine.

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

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