Labour Relations Specialist

Garda Security Group; Goffs; Hybrid; CAD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group benefits program

Group RRSP

Job summary

Garda Security Group in Goffs, Nova Scotia, is seeking a Labour Relations Specialist to coordinate all labour relations activities across the Atlantic region. The role provides support in labour-management relations, disciplinary investigations, and interpreting collective agreements.

Requires 3–5 years in HR or Labour Relations, experience in a unionized setting, and a relevant postsecondary education. Hybrid work with occasional travel supports business needs and Halifax office presence.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and participate in joint committees, grievance committees, and ad hoc meetings addressing operational issues.
• Participate in mediation, conciliation, and dispute resolution processes.
• Coordinate and conduct disciplinary investigations involving employee conduct and policy adherence.
• Advise managers on the progressive application of disciplinary measures respecting collective agreements.
• Provide advice and recommendations regarding interpretation and application of collective agreements.
• Collaborate with operational teams to develop practical solutions within the negotiated framework.

Skills

Labour relations

Disciplinary investigations

Mediation skills

Policy interpretation

Stakeholder management

Education

HR/IR degree

Job description

Labour Relations Specialist

Business Unit: Aviation Services

Career Area: Operations and Administration

Location: Goffs, Nova Scotia, CA

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.
• Group benefits program and Group RRSP.

Job details:

• Employment Type: Permanent

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