Labor Relations Strategist: Negotiation & Policy Lead

City Of Hamilton; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Hamilton is seeking a Labour Relations Officer to provide expert labour/staff relations support across departments. You will advise managers, assist in collective agreement administration, and guide dispute resolution strategies to maintain workplace harmony.

The role requires solid knowledge of Labour Legislation, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to develop policies and training for managers and staff. A valid Ontario driver's license is required.

Qualifications

• Progressively responsible human resources management experience in Labour and Employee relations in private or public sector.
• Demonstrated dispute resolution and negotiation skills.
• Superior analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Extensive experience in labour relations matters.
• Experience in research techniques and statistical analysis.
• Knowledge of Collective Agreements, Labour Legislation and Regulations, OHSA, Ontario Human Rights Code and WSI Act.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Software (Word, Outlook, Excel).
• Municipal experience would be an asset.
• Undergraduate/Masters Degree in Industrial Relations or equivalent.
• Valid Class G Driver’s Licence and provision of a vehicle for use on the job.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement fair and proactive labour relations policies.
• Provide advice to senior managers on effective strategies, best practices and application of collective agreements/employment related statutes.
• Assist in the negotiation of collective agreements for the City of Hamilton.
• Develop and maintain interest-based grievance resolution procedures and processes.
• Prepare and present or assist legal counsel with cases for mediation/arbitration, including interviewing witnesses and gathering evidence.
• Prepare and present or assist legal counsel with cases before administrative tribunals (e.g., OLRB, WSIB/Appeals Tribunal, Employment Standards Board).
• Provide specialist advice and/or direction to HR practitioners, managers, supervisors and employees on a wide variety of labour issues.
• Interpret and apply collective agreements and relevant statutes.
• Analyze and formulate the City's response to changes in legislation or collective agreements.
• Plan for and manage legal or illegal job actions by City employees.

Skills

Dispute resolution

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Communication skills

MS Office

Education

Undergraduate/Masters Degree in Industrial Relations or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Job description

City of Hamilton is seeking a Labour Relations Officer to provide expert labour/staff relations support across departments. You will advise managers, assist in collective agreement administration, and guide dispute resolution strategies to maintain workplace harmony.

The role requires solid knowledge of Labour Legislation, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to develop policies and training for managers and staff. A valid Ontario driver's license is required.