Labour Relations Coordinator

Ledcor Group; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Travel up to 25%

Job summary

Ledcor Group in Edmonton is seeking a Labour Relations Coordinator to support collective agreement administration, grievance processes, and inquiries across unionized operating groups. You will work closely with Business HR, Payroll and HR Shared Services to keep LR programs running efficiently in a fast-paced, multi-stakeholder environment.

The role requires strong organizational skills, discretion, and the ability to handle sensitive information while delivering timely, well-documented results

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in HR, Labour Relations, or a related field; exposure to a unionized environment is a significant asset.
• Diploma in Industrial Relations, Human Resources, or related discipline preferred; a high school diploma with equivalent experience will be considered.
• Working knowledge of Labour Relations principles, collective agreement administration, and related HR processes.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint; HRIS experience an asset.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills; ability to support data analysis and prepare documentation.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; comfortable liaising across operations, HR, unions, and external counsel.
• Highly organized with attention to detail; able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Support unionized operating groups with day-to-day Labour Relations deliverables and prepare documents for collective bargaining.
• Coordinate implementation of collective agreement details within internal systems and HRIS/payroll data flows.
• Attend labour-management meetings as minute-taker and ensure records are accurately stored.
• Assist with and resolve employee inquiries related to pay, ROE, terminations, Service Canada and benefits.
• Collaborate with leaders and unions to draft disciplinary documents and grievance responses.
• Support LR investigations by gathering information and coordinating communication between stakeholders.
• Assist LR Advisors in evaluating research, preparing recommendations and Labour Relations communications.
• Maintain and improve LR systems and processes ensuring documentation integrity and compliance.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Discretion

Organization

Education

Diploma in Industrial Relations/HR

Tools

MS Office Suite

HRIS systems

Job description

Are you an organized, detail-oriented HR professional with a passion for labour relations? As a Labour Relations Coordinator at Ledcor, you will provide hands-on support to our Labour Relations team - coordinating collective agreement administration, supporting grievance processes, managing inquiries, and helping ensure our LR programs run efficiently across unionized operating groups. Reporting to the Manager, Labour Relations, you will collaborate closely with Business HR, Payroll, HR Shared Services, and union representatives to support effective and timely resolution of employee relations matters. You bring strong organizational skills, sound judgement, and the ability to handle sensitive information with the utmost discretion - all while keeping pace in a dynamic, multi-stakeholder environment. Come and join the True Blue team and build your career with one of Canada's most established construction companies.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Support unionized operating groups with day-to‑day Labour Relations deliverables, including preparation and review of documents related to collective agreement administration, project-specific terms and conditions, and market research in preparation for collective bargaining
• Coordinate the implementation of collective agreement details and project-specific terms within internal systems, including input/output of data across HRIS, payroll, time capture, and Business Employee Services
• Schedule, prepare for, and attend labour-management meetings as a minute-taker, ensuring accurate records are captured, stored, and managed in accordance with LR requirements
• Assist with and resolve daily employee and HR inquiries related to pay, records of employment, terminations, Service Canada, and benefits - escalating complex matters to LR Advisors or the Manager as appropriate
• Collaborate with operating group leaders, Business HR, and union representatives to support resolution of straightforward unionized employee issues and grievances, including assisting in drafting progressive disciplinary documentation and grievance responses
• Support HR investigations by gathering and exchanging information with the union and relevant stakeholders, and coordinating communication between shared services groups and operations leadership
• Assist LR Advisors in evaluating research, preparing recommendations and strategies, and drafting Labour Relations presentations and communications for distribution to the business
• Maintain and improve LR systems and processes, ensuring documentation integrity, compliance with administration requirements, and a continuous improvement mindset in overall HR service delivery

Qualifications:

• Minimum 2 years of experience in Human Resources, Labour Relations, or a related field; exposure to a unionized environment is a significant asset
• Post-secondary diploma in Industrial Relations, Human Resources, or a related discipline is preferred; a high school diploma with equivalent experience will be considered
• Working knowledge of Labour Relations principles, collective agreement administration, and related HR processes, with an ability to identify key business and operational drivers
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams, and SharePoint; experience with HRIS platforms is an asset
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to support data analysis, prepare documentation, and contribute to well-informed recommendations
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the professionalism and interpersonal confidence to liaise effectively across operations, HR, unions, and external legal counsel
• Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail, the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously, and a commitment to meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion, and to work effectively with moderate supervision in a collaborative team environment

Work Enviroment:

Hybrid role with a minimum of 3 days per week in the office; occasional travel may be required (estimated less than 25% of time)

Additional Information

The Ledcor Group of Companies is one of North America's most diversified construction companies. Ledcor is a company built on a rich history of long-standing project successes.

Our workplace culture has been recognized as one of Canada's Best Diversity Employers, Canada's Most Admired Corporate Cultures, and a Top 100 Inspiring Workplace in North America.

Our competitive total rewards package provides compensation and benefits that support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing. We offer exciting, challenging work with opportunities to develop your skills and knowledge.

Employment Equity

At Ledcor we believe diversity, equity, and inclusion should be part of everything we do. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer.

All qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran status or any other identifying characteristic are encouraged to apply.

Our True Blue team consists of individuals from all backgrounds who contribute diverse perspectives and experiences to Ledcor.

We are committed to continuing to build on our culture of empowerment, inclusion and belonging.

Adjustments will be provided in all parts of our hiring process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance by submitting a request via email.

For more information about Ledcor's Inclusion and Diversity initiatives, please visit our I&D page.

We're a diversified construction company, made up of teams of people who are proven in their industries. All working to design, build, transport, operate, and maintain projects all over North America. But we believe that projects are about more than concrete and steel. They're about people and the power of partnerships. Partnerships with our employees, our communities, our contractors and clients. We believe in building trust in the places where we do business - whether that's by engaging honestly, by giving back, by putting safety first, or by looking for smarter, more sustainable ways to get the job done right.