Labor Relations Specialist

Telecon; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Telecon is seeking a Labour Relations Specialist to join their hybrid team in Vaughan. This role involves negotiating collective agreements, providing advisory support to management, and acting as a representative during grievance processes. The ideal candidate will have a university degree in industrial relations or law and at least five years of experience.

Benefits

Health Insurance Benefits

Company Match RRSP

Employee assistance program

Employee perks and discounts

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a Labour Relations focused role.
• Knowledge of laws governing labor relations in Ontario.
• Experience as a spokesperson in collective agreement negotiations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and negotiate collective agreements and strategies.
• Provide counsel support to managers on interpretation of labor laws.
• Conduct employee investigations and analyze labor relations data.

Skills

Negotiation

Advisory

Problem Solving

Education

University degree in industrial relations or law

Job description

2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Telecon is looking for an energetic and career minded individual to join our growing team as Labour Relations Specilaist.

The Labor Relations Specialist works closely with members of the organization and Talent and Culture team on all matters related to Labour Relations. You are called upon to play a strategic role and lead complex mandates in your field. You act as an expert in Labour Relations management and are responsible for the application, interpretation and negotiation of collective agreements. You play an influential advisory role with managers and human resources stakeholders in addition to supporting the organization in strategic decisions related to Labour Relations.

In addition to joining a terrific team this full-time, hybrid opportunity comes with Health Insurance Benefits and a Company Match RRSP right from Day 1 of employment!

RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Act as lead and spokesperson for the renewal of collective agreements. Recommend a negotiation mandate based on the needs of the business and participate in the development of negotiation strategies.
• Act as counsel support to Talent and Culture Business Partners and Managers on interpretation of labour laws and collective agreements and prepare written submissions and responses on behalf of Telecon.
• Provide advisory support to Talent and Culture Business Partners and Managers on complex cases requiring labour relations and / or employee relations expertise.
• Participate and lead confidential employee investigations.
• Compile and analyze data related to labor relations issues and advise on trends across the organization.
• Act as negotiator and official representative of Telecon during grievance committees, specialized tribunals (in collaboration with the legal department and HR business partners) or any other body in the presence of union representatives.
• Liaise with Legal Services and other stakeholders.

REQUIRED PROFILE :

• University degree in industrial relations, law (labor and employment law profile), human resources management or any other field deemed relevant.
• 5+ years of experience in a Labour Relations focused role as well as experience as a spokesperson in the context of the renewal of collective agreements.
• Good knowledge of the laws and different jurisprudential trends that govern labor relations in Ontario.
• Have represented the interests of the employer before administrative tribunals and within the framework of working committees (joint committees, grievance committees,) etc.
• Have a track record of successful relationship building and ability to address issues in a win-win approach.
• Have a demonstrated problem solving and solution oriented approach.
• Experience in construction or telecommunications industry is an asset.

IS THIS YOU? WE LOOK FORWARD TO RECEIVING YOUR APPLICATION!

AT TELECON, WHEN WE TALK ABOUT BENEFITS, WE GOT YOU COVERED.

What we have to offer :

• RRSP program with matching company contribution.
• Employee assistance program – if you are feeling stressed, having sleep problems, or worrying about your budget you can have help anytime, anywhere and it is all confidential.
• Employee perks such as discounts from suppliers on various products and services such as insurance, wireless bundles, movie tickets, travel, software, books, and much more.

Here are the extras that make the difference :

• A dynamic working environment where you can develop your potential
• Health and safety first : that's our number 1 priority
• Telecon values different points of view and new ideas. Telecon is committed to providing a fair, inclusive, equitable, accessible and respectful workplace for all, regardless of age, gender, race, creed or background.

We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities, we will be glad to provide accommodations upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

WELCOME TO TELECON

From a regional telecom network builder in 1967 in Quebec (Canada), Telecon has grown into a world-class industry-leading telecom network design, infrastructure and connectivity services provider. We deliver diversified and scalable best-in-class, cost-effective and time-saving services and turnkey solutions to North American telecom operators and businesses. Our highly skilled team is firmly committed to supporting our customers in propelling tomorrow’s connectivity in our communities, businesses and homes.

For more information on Telecon, visit http : / / www.telecon.com / or follow us :

• LinkedIn : @Telecon
• Facebook : @Telecon
• Twitter : @TeleconGroup

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