Labour Relations Specialist

GardaWorld; Goffs; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

GardaWorld Aviation Services in Nova Scotia seeks a Labour Relations Specialist to coordinate regional labour relations activities and support managers in disciplinary matters under applicable collective agreements.

The role emphasizes labour-management relations, investigations, and interpretation of collective agreements, with a hybrid Halifax presence and occasional travel across the Atlantic region.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of relevant experience in HR or Labour Relations.
• Experience in a unionized environment, preferably federally regulated.
• Postsecondary education in HR, Industrial Relations, Business Administration, or related field.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and participate in labour relations committees and grievance committees.
• Participate in mediation, conciliation, and dispute resolution processes.
• Coordinate and conduct disciplinary investigations involving employee conduct and policy adherence.
• Advise managers on progressive disciplinary measures within collective agreements and policies.
• Provide advice on interpretation and application of collective agreements.
• Collaborate with operational teams to develop compliant solutions respecting the negotiated framework.

Job description

Career Opportunities: Labour Relations Specialist (250245)

Requisition ID250245-Posted09/25/2026-Aviation Services-Operations and Administration-Canada-Nova Scotia

Reporting to the Human Resources and Labour Relations Manager for the Atlantic Region, the Labour Relations Specialist is primarily responsible for coordinating all labour relations activities within the region. In this role, the Specialist serves as a key resource for managers and provides support in the areas of labour-management relations, disciplinary investigations, labour relations matters, and the interpretation and application of collective agreements.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and participate in various joint committees, including labour relations committees, grievance committees, and ad hoc meetings addressing operational and organizational issues.
• Participate in mediation, conciliation, and dispute resolution processes with the objective of identifying mutually beneficial solutions.
• Coordinate and conduct disciplinary investigations involving employee conduct, compliance with company policies, and adherence to operational procedures.
• Advise managers on the appropriate and progressive application of disciplinary measures to address performance or conduct concerns, while ensuring compliance with collective agreements, company policies, and applicable legislation.
• Provide advice and recommendations regarding the interpretation and application of collective agreements.
• Collaborate with operational teams to develop practical and creative solutions that support business objectives while respecting the negotiated framework.

Education, Experience and Qualifications

• Three (3) to five (5) years of relevant experience in Human Resources or Labour Relations.
• Experience working in a unionized environment, preferably within a federally regulated workplace.
• Postsecondary education in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Business Administration, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and assignments in a fast-paced and constantly evolving environment.

Working Conditions

• Hybrid work model combining remote work and on-site presence at our Halifax (YHZ) office.
• Ongoing professional development and career advancement opportunities.
• Dynamic, fast-paced, and continuously evolving work environment.
• Occasional travel to stations throughout the Atlantic Region.