Senior Advisor – Employee Relations

Ubisoft; Montreal; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading video game company in Montreal seeks a Senior Advisor – Employee Relations to manage complex cases and promote a healthy workplace culture. The role requires over 5 years of relevant experience and strong bilingual communication skills. This role offers a chance to shape employee relations practices across Canadian studios.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in investigations, labour law, employee or labour relations.
• Strong knowledge of employment law and workplace standards in Canada.
• Bilingual communication skills in French and English.

Responsibilities

• Handle reports of inappropriate behavior with confidentiality.
• Lead investigations into workplace issues ensuring compliance.
• Support HR teams with complex cases.

Skills

Investigations

Labour law

Employee relations

Conflict resolution

Analytical skills

Bilingual (French and English)

Education

Degree in Industrial Relations, Human Resources, Law

Job description

Job Description

As Senior Advisor – Employee Relations, you’ll play a key role in fostering a respectful, safe, and inclusive work environment across Ubisoft’s Canadian studios. Reporting to the Director – Employee Relations, you’ll manage complex employee relations cases and support the implementation of programs and policies that promote a healthy and positive workplace culture.

What you'll do

• Handle reports of inappropriate behavior or sensitive situations, ensuring rigorous and confidential treatment.
• Lead investigations into workplace issues (such as harassment and discrimination, ensuring compliance with internal policies and legal requirements.
• Support local HR teams in managing and resolving complex cases by providing expertise and advice.
• Maintain accurate documentation and reporting for cases and interventions.
• Facilitate mediation and conflict resolution processes, including individual and group interventions.
• Support the rollout and application of employee relations programs and policies across Canadian studios.
• Contribute to the design and delivery of training and awareness sessions on respectful workplace practices and conflict management and other prevention strategies, including psychosocial risks management
• Monitor trends and risks in employee relations cases; provide insights and recommendations to improve practices.

Qualifications

What you'll bring

• 5+ years of experience in investigations, labour law, employee or labour relations, and conflict resolution.
• Strong knowledge of employment law and workplace standards in Canada.
• Advanced communication skills in French and English (verbal and written).
• Degree in Industrial Relations, Human Resources, Law, or equivalent.
• Certification in mediation, conflict resolution, or similar (an asset).
• Ability to manage sensitive situations with discretion and professionalism.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.