Manager, Labour Reltions

Kibbi Technologies Inc.; Halifax; On-site; CAD 105,000 - 136,000; Full time

Job summary

Halifax Regional Municipality invites applications for the full-time, permanent position of Manager, Labour Relations in the Employee Relations section of Human Resources. The role provides leadership to a team of Labour Relations Specialists and acts as the employer's lead negotiator in collective bargaining.

The successful candidate will guide program delivery, ensure adherence to regulations and agreements, present to Regional Council, and maintain strong stakeholder relationships while

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Law, Business or Human Resources or related area.
• Five years of senior experience in the human resource field in a unionized environment with grievance management and collective agreement interpretation.
• Experience in collective bargaining as Chief Negotiator or as a bargaining team member.
• Experience in leading, mentoring and engaging a team of professionals.
• CHRP designation an asset.
• Demonstrated experience communicating effectively in person and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership to a team of Labour Relations Specialists, including providing expert guidance and advice to team members dealing with complex labour relations matters.
• Leads, develops and coaches the team and assists in positioning them as credible, proactive and trusted partners within the business units by building trusting relationships, streamlining LR services and delivering results.
• Implements and manages programs, special projects and services delivered by the team and recommends new approaches and supporting policies and procedures to address identified needs and to effect continual improvements in the efficiency of HR services offered.
• Demonstrate skills in helping the Municipality navigate the present and future landscape in labour relations, in particular in collective bargaining.
• Acts as the Employer’s lead negotiator in collective bargaining as assigned.
• Present to Regional Council and provides updates to senior leadership on labour relations matters.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Communication

Negotiation

Analytical Thinking

Organization & Planning

Teamwork & Cooperation

Decision Making

Education

Undergraduate degree in Law, Business or Human Resources or related area

CHRP designation an asset

Tools

LexisNexis

Job description

Halifax Regional Municipality is inviting applications for full-time, permanent position of Manager, Labour Relations in the Employee Relations section of Human Resources.

We have an Employment Equity Policy, and we welcome applications from AfricanNova Scotians and Other Racially Visible Persons, Women in occupations orpositions where they are underrepresented in the workforce,Indigenous/Aboriginal People, Persons with Disabilities and 2SLGBTQ+ Persons.Applicants are encouraged to self-identify on their electronic application.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides leadership to a team of Labour Relations Specialists, includingproviding expert guidance and advice to team members dealing with complexlabour relations matters.
• Leads, develops and coaches the team and assists in positioning them ascredible, proactive and trusted partners within the business units bybuilding trusting relationships, streamlining LR services and deliveringresults.
• Implements and manages programs, special projects and services delivered bythe team and recommends new approaches and supporting policies and proceduresto address identified needs and to effect continual improvements in theefficiency of HR services offered.
• Demonstrate skills in helping the Municipality navigate the present andfuture landscape in labour relations, in particular in collective bargaining.
• Acts as the Employer’s lead negotiator in collective bargaining as assigned.
• Present to Regional Council and provides updates to senior leadership onlabour relations matters.
• Coordinates with internal partners to facilitate the resolution of escalatedissues, ensuring timely and effective solutions.
• Adheres to all policies, procedures, guidelines, processes and practices asoutlined by applicable regulations, legislation and collective agreements.
• Provides leadership and direction to the team by conducting regularperformance review meetings, providing constructive feedback, creatingdevelopment plans and teamwork initiatives.
• Hire, train, supervise, and develop team members; manage schedules andworkflow; assign duties; and monitor quality of work.
• Monitors staff attendance against organizational standards and implementsmeasures as required.
• Prepare, manage and justify budget. Monitor expenditures ensuring adherenceto budgetary approvals, policies and guidelines.
• Supports the integration of the corporate plan; corporate initiatives; Planon a Page and objectives into the Employee Relations division.
• May perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Undergraduate degree in Law, Business or Human Resources or other relatedarea of study from a recognized and accredited educational institution orsuitable combination of education and experience.
• Five years of broad senior experience within the human resource field in aunionized environment with demonstrated experience in grievance management,collective agreement interpretation, progressive discipline, investigation.
• Experience in collective bargaining as Chief Negotiator or as a bargainingteam member required.
• Experience in leading, mentoring and engaging a team of professionals.
• Experience in the delivery of programs and the management of staff in aunionized environment.
• CHRP designation an asset.
• Must have demonstrated experience communicating effectively in person and inwriting.

Technical/Job Specific Knowledge and Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of applicable NS legislation, Trade Union Act, LabourStandards Code, Human Rights Act, Occupational Health & Safety Act.
• Thorough knowledge of labour relations principles and collective agreementadministration.
• Knowledge of the shifting industrial relations landscape (past, present andfuture landscape).
• Thorough knowledge of human resource principles and best practices.
• Labour legal research and writing skills including using Lexis-Nexis.

Security Clearance Requirements

Applicants may be required to complete an employment security screening check.

Competencies

• Valuing Diversity
• Values & Ethics
• Organizational Awareness
• Customer Service
• Organization & Planning
• Teamwork & Cooperation
• Analytical Thinking
• Communication
• Conflict Managementt
• Decision Making
• Developing Others
• Value & Ethics
• Visioning
• Strategic Thinking & Innovation
• Networking/Relationship Building

WORK STATUS

Full-time, permanent.

HOURS OF WORK

Monday to Friday, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm; 35 hours per week.

SALARY

Non-Union, Level 9, $105,040-$135,936. Salary will be determined basedon relevant experience and qualifications related to the specified pay band andjob. Placement above the midpoint of the pay band is typically reserved forcandidates who significantly exceed the minimum qualifications, such as thosewith exceptional experience, specialized skills, or demonstrated achievementsrelevant to the role. This ensures fair and consistent compensation practicesacross the organization.

WORK LOCATION

Purdy’s Wharf Tower 2, 1969 Upper Water Street, Halifax.

CLOSING DATE

Applications will be received up to 11:59 pm on September 27, 2026.

Please note: We thank all applicants for their interest in this position. Onlythose applicants selected for interview/testing will be contacted.

Please note: We thank all applicants for their interest in this position. Onlythose applicants selected for interview/testing will be contacted.

To ensure a fair and equitable hiring process, candidates are expected tocomplete all parts of the recruitment process, including assessments,assignments, and interviews independently and without the use of artificialintelligence (AI) tools or other forms of external assistance. The use of AI tocomplete any component of the hiring process is not permitted and may result indisqualification from consideration.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to provide proof of theirqualifications, including, but not limited to, educational credentials,professional licenses, and relevant certifications.

During the recruitment process, applicants have the right to request anaccommodation. Applicants invited to participate in an assessment process (suchas interview or testing) and who require an accommodation, should discuss theirneeds with the Talent Acquisition Advisor when invited to the assessmentprocess. For more information on our accommodation process please click on thelink: Accommodations | Hiring | Employment | Halifax