Labour Relations Advisor (TFT 1.0 FTE)

The Royal; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Royal is seeking a Labour Relations Advisor to contribute to strategic and operational success by delivering proactive research, data-driven insights, and informed recommendations across collective bargaining, grievance handling, arbitration, and performance management.

You will support organizational workforce optimization, redeployment processes, and workforce transition activities while handling confidential information with discretion and professionalism.

Qualifications

• 3-year university degree with specialization in Human Resources, Labour Relations, Employee Relations or relevant field.
• Minimum 2-3 years of progressive HR or Labour Relations experience in a multi-union environment.
• Proven experience in research, data analysis, and report preparation related to collective bargaining and grievance/arbitration processes.
• Strong analytical and research skills with the ability to interpret collective agreements, arbitral decisions, and legislative documents.
• Excellent written communication skills, including the ability to draft grievance responses, meeting minutes, and formal reports with accuracy and clarity.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth research on collective agreements, arbitral jurisprudence, legal precedents, and labour board rulings to inform strategy.
• Provide subject expertise on interpreting complex collective agreement language and its practical application.
• Prepare detailed, insightful and well-organized reports and presentation materials.
• Partner with Operational Leaders to support investigations into workplace and professional misconduct under supervision.
• Review and triage routine disciplinary matters and provide guidance on appropriate levels of discipline.
• Maintain and manage detailed grievance and arbitration tracking systems.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to HR team members on labour relations matters.
• Lead or contribute to special projects such as labour databases, seniority reconciliations, and pay equity research.
• Provide administrative support to the Labour Relations team through calendar management and meeting coordination.

Skills

Research

Data analysis

Report writing

Written communication

Discretion

Interpersonal collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/Labour Relations

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

HRIS tools

Job description

About the Position

The Labour Relations Advisor contributes to the strategic and operational success of the Labour and Employee Relations team by providing proactive research, data-driven insights, and informed recommendations in support of collective bargaining, grievance handling, arbitration, labour dispute resolution, and performance management processes, including progressive discipline. The role also supports organizational workforce optimization initiatives by assisting with redeployment processes and workforce transition activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth comprehensive research on collective agreements, arbitral jurisprudence, legal precedents, and labour board rulings to inform Labour Relations strategy.
• Provide subject expertise on interpreting complex collective agreement language and its practical application.
• Prepare detailed, insightful andwell-organized reports and presentation materials.
• Partner with Operational Leaders to support investigation into workplace and professional misconduct under the direction of the Labour Relations Specialist/Manager.
• Review and triage routine disciplinary matters and provide guidance to managers on appropriate levels of discipline.
• Maintain and manage detailed and time-sensitive grievance and arbitration tracking systems.
• Serves as a trusted advisor and resource to HR team members by providing guidance and expertise on labour relations matters.
• Lead or contribute to special projects such as developing labour databases, seniority reconciliations, and pay equity research.
• Provide administrative support to the Labour Relations and Employee Relations team by providing calendar management and meeting coordination
• Manage confidential and sensitive information with a high degree of discretion and professionalism.

Qualifications

• 3-year university degree with specialization in Human Resources, Labour Relations, Employee Relations or relevant field.
• Minimum 2-3 years of progressive HR or Labour Relations experience in a multi-union environment.
• Proven experience in research, data analysis, and report preparation related to collective bargaining and grievance/arbitration processes.
• Strong analytical and research skills with the ability to interpret collective agreements, arbitral decisions, and legislative documents.
• Excellent written communication skills, including the ability to draft grievance responses, meeting minutes, and formal reports with accuracy and clarity
• Proven organizational and time management skills to manage multiple competing priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain accurate records.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint); experience with HRIS systems and database tools is an asset.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when handling sensitive labour relations matters.
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills to interact effectively with union representatives, legal counsel, and internal stakeholders.
• Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy in data management, record-keeping, and document preparation.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently while also contributing to team-based projects and department goals.

Language Requirements

• English level A- is mandatory in oral expression, comprehension, reading and writing. Bilingual (French/English) is considered an asset.