Human Resources Consultant

NL Health Services; Remote; CAD 78,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

A health services organization is seeking a Human Resources Consultant to manage labor relations and provide guidance on collective agreements. The role involves advising departments, facilitating grievance processes, leading investigations, and representing the organization at Collective Bargaining. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or a related field and at least two years of HR experience in a unionized setting. Effective communication and negotiation skills are essential. This position is temporary, full-time with potential extension.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Business Administrative/Commerce with a specialization in Labour Relations/Human Resource Management is required.
• CPHR certification is an asset.
• Minimum of two years of human resources experience in a unionized environment is required.
• Experience in the interpretation and administration of collective agreements.
• Experience leading investigations and facilitating conflict resolution sessions.

Responsibilities

• Consult with programs/departments on labor management and provide advice.
• Facilitate the internal grievance process and negotiate dispute resolutions.
• Lead workplace investigations and recommend disciplinary action.
• Represent the Employer at Collective Bargaining.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Negotiation skills

Mediation skills

Conflict management skills

Ability to develop collaborative relations

Ability to work independently

Discretion in decision making

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor Degree in Business Administration/Commerce

CPHR certification

Job description

Zone: Any Zone

Location: To Be Determined (Work from Home Opportunities)

Job Title: Human Resources Consultant

Department: Human Resources - Employee Relations

Employment Type: Temporary, Full-Time (until March 31, 2026, with the possibility of extension)

Section: Management

Position Code: 24031TMP

Hours: 70 bi-weekly (8-hour days)

Salary: HL-22 ($78,059.80 - $101,465.00 per annum)

Competition Number: VAC0019334

Posted Date: 2025-12-11

Closing Date: 2025-12-18

Job Summary

Reporting to the Provincial Manager of Human Resources for Labour Relations, this position consults with program/department(s) in the area of labor management including providing advice on policy and collective agreement interpretations; facilitating the internal grievance process and negotiating dispute resolutions; leading workplace and harassment investigations that may involve recommending disciplinary action or workplace change assessments, representing the Employer at Collective Bargaining, and other employee relations issues.

Job Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor Degree in Business Administrative/Commerce with a specialization in Labour Relations/Human Resource Management is required.
• CPHR certification is an asset.

Experience

• Minimum of two years of human resources experience in a unionized environment is required.
• Experience in the interpretation and administration of collective agreements and resolving labour relations issues through a grievance process with involvement in leading mediation and/or arbitration processes.
• Experience leading investigations and facilitating conflict resolution sessions.

Competencies (Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)

• Demonstrated excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to develop collaborative working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated strong organizational skills with the ability to effectively manage high volumes of work with multiple and competing priorities/deadlines.
• Demonstrated negotiation, mediation, facilitation, and conflict management skills.
• Ability to work independently and to use discretion and good judgment in decision making.
• Demonstrated ability to work successfully within a team environment.

Other Requirements

• A satisfactory record of work performance and attendance is required.