Labour Relations Specialist - CLAC

Aplin; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Aplin is seeking a Labour Relations Specialist for our Edmonton-based client in the engineering, construction, and industrial services sector. The role requires hands-on CLAC expertise and a strong construction background, with travel to project sites across Alberta, British Columbia, and Saskatchewan.

The position offers a base salary of $120K–$140K, in-office Mon-Thu and remote Fridays, plus a comprehensive benefits package and relocation assistance for Edmonton relocation.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in Labour or Employee Relations.
• Direct, hands-on CLAC experience mandatory.
• Strong experience with grievances, investigations, and discipline.
• Construction industry experience required; multi-trade workforce.
• Ability to travel across Alberta, BC, Saskatchewan.

Responsibilities

• Act as the go-to resource for Labour and Employee Relations matters.
• Support project teams and supervisors with grievances, investigations, discipline, and employee relations issues.
• Interpret and apply CLAC collective agreements.
• Build strong relationships with CLAC representatives, employees, supervisors, and project leadership.
• Support collective bargaining, pre-job meetings, and other labour relations initiatives.
• Investigate and resolve employee and pay-related issues using Excel and available data.
• Travel to project sites across Alberta, British Columbia, and Saskatchewan as required.
• Partner with HR leadership and operational teams to support a growing workforce.

Skills

CLAC experience

Labour relations

Grievances & investigations

Construction industry background

Excel advanced

Negotiation / collective bargaining

Communication skills

Tools

Excel (Advanced)

Job description

Our client, a well-established leader in the engineering, construction, and industrial services sector, is seeking a Labour Relations Specialist to join their growing team in Edmonton, AB.

This newly created role is ideal for an experienced Labour Relations professional with hands-on CLAC experience and a strong construction background who enjoys working closely with project teams, supervisors, and employees. The role is primarily based in Edmonton with travel to project sites across Alberta, British Columbia, and Saskatchewan as required.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $120K–$140K Base Salary, with flexibility for the right candidate
• Permanent, full-time opportunity
• Monday–Thursday: 7:30 AM–5:00 PM in-office
• Friday: 7:30 AM–12:30 PM, working remotely
• 3–4 weeks’ vacation, based on experience
• Comprehensive flexible benefits package
• Health Spending Account and Wellness Program
• Company cell phone provided
• Company-paid business travel
• Relocation assistance is provided for candidates relocating to Edmonton
• Discretionary bonus opportunity
• Opportunity for future leadership and team growth

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the go-to resource for Labour and Employee Relations matters
• Support project teams and supervisors with grievances, investigations, discipline, and employee relations issues
• Interpret and apply CLAC collective agreements
• Build strong relationships with CLAC representatives, employees, supervisors, and project leadership
• Support collective bargaining, pre-job meetings, and other labour relations initiatives
• Investigate and resolve employee and pay-related issues using Excel and available data
• Travel to project sites across Alberta, British Columbia, and Saskatchewan as required
• Partner with HR leadership and operational teams to support a growing workforce

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Labour Relations and/or Employee Relations experience
• Direct, hands-on CLAC experience is mandatory
• Strong experience with grievances, investigations, discipline, and collective agreement interpretation
• Strong construction experience is required, particularly for candidates coming from another unionized environment
• Experience working with a multi-trade, unionized workforce
• Building Trades experience is an asset
• Construction, industrial, energy, oil & gas, or project-based experience strongly preferred
• Experience with collective bargaining or negotiations is an asset
• Advanced Excel skills, including VLOOKUPs and PivotTables
• Strong communication, relationship-building, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and be the first point of contact for labour relations issues
• Willingness to travel across Alberta, British Columbia, and Saskatchewan
• Comfortable occasionally responding to urgent matters outside regular business hours

At Aplin — together with our brands CompuStaff, Impact Recruitment, and Vantix Systems — we connect great people with great organizations across North America. We believe diverse teams build stronger companies, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We use AI tools to assist in a fair and efficient matching process, helping our recruiters connect the right people with the right opportunities. To be considered, applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, including holding any required permits. Our recruitment services are always free for job seekers.Accommodation is available upon request throughout all stages of the recruitment process.