HR & Labour Relations Advisor — Ottawa Union Negotiations Lead

Metro Inc.; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 79,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Short-Term Incentive Plan bonus

Flexible schedule

Group insurance from day one

Pension plan

Generous holiday policy

Personal days

Employee Assistance Program

Free parking

Professional development

Job summary

Metro Inc. in Ottawa is seeking an Advisor, HR & LR to partner with store operations and lead union negotiations in the Ottawa region.

You will develop the negotiation mandate for single-store collective agreements and Ottawa Distribution Centres, obtain internal approvals, and negotiate a new collective agreement with the Unions. The Manager will also lead the Ottawa HR team, delivering leadership and guidance across the function.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of related HR experience.
• CHRL/CHRP designation is an asset.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong time management, coaching, teamwork and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Act as the business partner to coach and advise store operations in their dealings with employees and the union representatives.
• Lead collective agreement negotiations and ensure timely settlements in alignment with Company guidelines for retail stores and Ottawa Distribution Centres
• Advise store operations on collective agreement administration and interpretation, including seniority rights, promotion, discipline, etc. Support management with grievance resolution and guide Counsel at arbitration hearings or other legal proceedings
• Investigate and resolve complaints (breaches of internal/external policies and laws)
• Support the District Manager with recruitment, performance management, succession planning and compensation/salary administration
• Participate in the development and delivery of training programs
• Participate in store capital plan activites. Conduct meetings with employees to understand impacts and review options.
• Support Health & Safety department with accommodation requirements, modified duties and return to work meetings
• Support Operations with attendance/absenteeism management
• Approve /coordinate transfers, demotions, promotions, layoffs, leaves of absence, salary approvals, etc.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Time management

Coaching and teamwork

Professionalism

Education

CHRL/CHRP designation

Job description

Metro Inc. in Ottawa is seeking an Advisor, HR & LR to partner with store operations and lead union negotiations in the Ottawa region.

You will develop the negotiation mandate for single-store collective agreements and Ottawa Distribution Centres, obtain internal approvals, and negotiate a new collective agreement with the Unions. The Manager will also lead the Ottawa HR team, delivering leadership and guidance across the function.