Managing Director, Employee Relations

BMO; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A national financial institution in Nova Scotia is seeking a leader for Employee/Industrial Relations. The role involves formulating and implementing strategies, adhering to employment legislation, and managing executive-level interactions to enhance the bank's reputation. The ideal candidate should have substantial experience in Employee/Industrial Relations and a sound understanding of relevant legislations.

Qualifications

• Experience in Employee/Industrial Relations.
• Understanding of employment standards and health & safety legislation.
• Ability to interact with senior executives and government agencies.

Responsibilities

• Leads all aspects of Employee/Industrial Relations across BMO.
• Formulates and implements strategies, policies, and programs.
• Monitors legislation that impacts employer-employee relationships.

Job description

Overview

Application Deadline : 11 / 04 / 2025

Address : 100 King Street West

Job Family Group : Human Resources

Leads all aspects of Employee / Industrial Relations across BMO enterprise-wide. Formulates, recommends and implements Employee and Industrial Relations strategies, policies and programs on an enterprise-wide basis and will manage the governance of such policies. Monitors jurisdictional legislation that impacts the employer-employee relationship including employment standards legislation, health & safety legislation and privacy legislation and ensures that BMOFG employment policies and practices are compliant with legislative obligations. Proactively seeks out ER best practices across all jurisdictions to ensure organizational advancement and alignment to policy. Deals directly and regularly with top senior executives in relation to Executive Officer terminations, policy matters and / or any matters that may have enterprise wide ramifications. Maintains and improves the Bank’s image with respect to the application of Employment Law, acting as Relationship Manager with all levels of government agencies.