Manager, Labour Relations

Swim Recruiting; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 95,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

Pension plan

Car allowance

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Paid time off

Wellness allowance

Professional development

Job summary

Swim Recruiting is assisting a Canadian organization in Vancouver, BC, seeking a Labour Relations Manager. The role reports to the Labour Relations Senior Director and handles dispute resolution, contract interpretation, and grievance administration under unions and collective agreements.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in labour relations, strong diplomacy, and excellent conflict-management skills, with a view toward long-term career development in a dynamic, established environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of labour relations experience, ideally in BC.
• Post-secondary education in Labour Relations or related field preferred.
• Diplomatic, calm under pressure with strong communication and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead dispute resolution and grievances under collective agreements.
• Interpret labour legislation and ensure organizational compliance.
• Collaborate with leadership and unions to support workplace relations.

Skills

Labour relations

Dispute resolution

Grievance administration

Collective agreements

Diplomacy

Conflict management

Education

Post-secondary education in Labour Relations

Job description

Excellent career opportunity within labour relations- these roles do not open up often in Vancouver! Interesting and complex LR work, very competitive compensation, great leadership, and a fantastic team-based culture. There is also opportunity for long-term career development based on great performance. Very robust total compensation package.

Who- the Company:

Our client is a stable and reputable organization with a storied history and an admirable mandate. This organization is dynamic and has a fun-loving corporate culture. Led by an impressive senior leadership team and a strong Board of Directors.

What- the Role:

The company is seeking a new Labour Relations Manager who will report directly into an inspiring Labour Relations Senior Director. The Labour Relations Manager will be responsible for dispute resolution, labour legislation interpretation, and grievance administration while abiding by collective agreements with unions. This is a fantastic opportunity to work for a well-established Canadian organization with a long history. The successful running of this organization has a significant impact at municipal, provincial, and federal levels. Swim Recruiting will provide interested and qualified candidates with a full job description.

Who- the Candidate:

We are seeking individuals who are passionate about labour relations and who have a combination of relevant post-secondary education and at least 5 years of relevant work experience within labour relations, preferably in the province of British Columbia. Ideally candidates will have graduated from a Labour Relations Masters program, but this is not necessarily required. Qualified candidates will be great diplomats, able to manage through conflict while not being confrontational themselves, and calm under pressure. A sense of humour is paramount, as is patience and a dedicated work ethic.

Where:

Vancouver, BC. After training & onboarding, the LR Manager can choose to work from home 2 days a week (and occasionally 3 days). The Manager should have reliable access to their own vehicle, with current insurance and a valid driver’s license, to be able to easily make work trips around the lower mainland.

How Much:

The salary range for this role is $95K to $150K. The employee will also be eligible for a bonus program, a pension (automatic employer contribution, not a match), a monthly car allowance, health & dental benefits, paid time off, a health & wellness allowance, and employer support for professional development and continuous learning.