Labour Relations Specialist

Telecon; Vaughan; Hybrid; CAD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading telecommunications company is seeking a Labour Relations Specialist to join their dynamic team in Vaughan, Ontario. In this full-time hybrid role, you will collaborate with various stakeholders to manage collective agreements, advise on labor law, and drive strategic initiatives in labour relations. The company offers competitive health benefits and a supportive work culture that values diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Industry-leading healthcare

RRSP matching program

Confidential employee assistance program

Employee discounts on various products and services

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in labour relations.
• Knowledge of Ontario labour laws and jurisprudence.
• Experience in construction or telecommunications is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead collective agreement renewals and develop negotiation strategies.
• Support managers with labour law and collective agreement interpretation.
• Negotiate during grievance committees and represent Telecon.

Skills

Relationship-building

Problem-solving

Negotiation

Education

University degree in industrial relations or relevant field

Job description

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Telecon is looking for an energetic and career-minded individual to join our growing team as Labour Relations Specialist.

Location: Vaughan, Ontario

The Labour Relations Specialist works closely with the organization and Talent and Culture team on all matters related to Labour Relations. You will play a strategic role, leading complex mandates in your field, acting as an expert in Labour Relations management, and handling the application, interpretation, and negotiation of collective agreements. You will also advise managers and HR stakeholders and support strategic decisions related to Labour Relations.

This full-time, hybrid role offers Health Insurance Benefits and a Company Match RRSP from Day 1 of employment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and act as spokesperson for collective agreement renewals, developing negotiation strategies.
• Support Talent and Culture Business Partners and Managers with labour law and collective agreement interpretation, preparing submissions and responses.
• Provide advisory support on complex labour and employee relations cases.
• Lead confidential employee investigations.
• Analyze data related to labour relations issues and advise on organizational trends.
• Negotiate and represent Telecon during grievance committees and tribunals, collaborating with legal and HR teams.
• Liaise with Legal Services and other stakeholders.

Required Profile

• University degree in industrial relations, law (labor and employment law), human resources management, or relevant field.
• 5+ years of experience in labour relations, including representing employer interests before tribunals.
• Knowledge of Ontario labour laws and jurisprudence.
• Proven relationship-building skills and a win-win approach.
• Problem-solving and solution-oriented mindset.
• Experience in construction or telecommunications is an asset.

Benefits & Culture

• Industry-leading healthcare.
• RRSP matching program.
• Confidential employee assistance program.
• Employee discounts on various products and services.

We promote a diverse, inclusive, and accessible workplace and welcome applications from people with disabilities, providing accommodations upon request.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. For more about Telecon, visit our website and follow us on social media.

Additional Details

• Employment type: Full-time
• Industry: Telecommunications