Labour Relations Specialist (Temporary/Rotation)

Bruce Power; Halifax; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading clean energy company located in Nova Scotia is seeking a Labour Relations Specialist for a temporary position up to 24 months. The role involves leadership in day-to-day labour relations with union representatives and supporting collective bargaining preparation. Candidates must have a university degree in Human Resources or Industrial Relations along with strong analytical and communication skills. The company promotes a diverse and inclusive workplace culture and offers competitive compensation packages.

Qualifications

• Progressive experience in labour relations within a unionized environment; multi-union experience is an asset.
• Knowledge of Ontario labour and employment legislation.
• Strong communication, analytical, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership in day-to-day labour relations interfaces.
• Administer, interpret, and advise on collective agreements.
• Drive dispute resolution and prepare for collective bargaining.
• Analyze and report on labour relations metrics.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Strong verbal and written communication

Collaboration

Time management

Accountability

Project management

Education

Completion of a university degree in Human Resources or Industrial Relations

CHRP/CHRL designation

Job description

At Bruce Power, you’ll experience the meaningful work of advancing Ontario’s clean energy future and medical isotope innovation while contributing to a culture of excellence. Step into an inclusive and dynamic environment that values collaboration, encourages bold ideas and empowers you to make a real difference.

From safely delivering clean, reliable power to families and businesses across the province and cancer-fighting medical isotopes around the world to supporting challenging and innovative nuclear projects like our multi-year Life Extension Program, we offer interesting and impactful opportunities. Ongoing training and development are part of every job, providing constant growth and skill-building potential.

Be a part of the team — our future is bright!

In support of achieving excellence and business results through safe, reliable operations, our Human Resources Division is currently hiring for a Labour Relations Specialist.

This is a temporary position which may be for a period of up to 24 months, offers a competitive compensation package and is located on-site in Tiverton, Ontario.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership in day-to-day labour relations interfaces with leaders, union representatives, and legal counsel.

• Administer and interpret and advise on interpretation and application of collective agreements, policies, arbitration awards, settlements, and legislative changes.

• Drive dispute resolution navigating internal and external resolution processes (grievance meetings, mediations, arbitrations and various joint resolution forums).

• Actively participate in collective bargaining preparation activities including analysis, language drafting and costings.

• Develop and deliver labour relations training and guidance for various audiences.

• Analyze and report LR metrics and trends; forecast issues and recommend strategies.

• Continuously monitor labour environment (internal and external), translate insights into actionable strategies, and document learnings within the knowledge base for the team.

Specific Accountabilities

• Dispute Resolution: Analyze grievance trends, collaborate with managers and union leaders to drive resolution, prepare briefs and settlements, and monitor implementation with strong documentation.
• Project Management: Develop and execute plans for case management and collective bargaining preparation.
• Leader Enablement: Provide training and tools to supervisors on grievance handling and fair discipline practices.
• Analytics & Reporting: Monitor LR metrics, identify trends, and deliver insights to mitigate risk.

Knowledge and Skills

• Skills, knowledge, education, and experience per above qualifications.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication.
• Transferable skills (e.g., collaboration, time management, accountability, project management).
• Competency-based interview.
• Past performance record and suitability for this position.

Education and Experience

• Completion of a university degree in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Progressive experience in labour relations within a unionized environment; multi-union experience is an asset.
• Knowledge of Ontario labour and employment legislation.
• Strong communication, analytical, and organizational skills.
• CHRP/CHRL designation is an asset.

Are you ready for a change?

Please complete the online application and attach a cover letter and resume, indicating your education and experience as it relates to this opportunity. We look forward to receiving your application and will be in contact with you, should you be selected for an interview.

The successful candidate will be selected based on related and required education, experience, knowledge and skills, a competency-based interview, and background reference checks.

As one of Canada's Best Diversity Employers, Bruce Power is committed to promoting a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion where workers feel valued for their uniqueness and are recognized for their individual differences, talents and skills. Diversity, equity and inclusion is critical to our business as we recognize that our people are our greatest resource. To support our inclusive workplace culture, we welcome and encourage everyone to apply.