Senior Employee & Labour Relations Specialist

Valleyview Co-op; Regina; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier cooperative is seeking a Senior Employee & Labour Relations Specialist to navigate complex labour relations, advise on HR strategies, and build strong relationships with union representatives. This hybrid role in Regina requires significant HR experience focused on a unionized work environment and offers competitive salaries along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Comprehensive benefits package

Employer-contributed pension plan

Learning opportunities for growth

Qualifications

• Minimum 6-9 years of HR experience focused on labour relations in a unionized environment.
• Familiar with employee relations, collective bargaining, grievance and arbitration process.

Responsibilities

• Advise team leaders on employee absenteeism and Performance Improvement Plans.
• Manage complex case files and grievance processes.
• Build relationships with union representatives and lead workplace investigations.

Skills

Customer Service

Education

Bachelor of Commerce or Business Administration

Job description

Federated Cooperatives Limited (FCL) is hiring a Senior Employee & Labour Relations Specialist on a permanent basis.

This is a dynamic expertlevel labour relations role where no two days are the sameyoull navigate complex CBA interpretations performance issues and workplace investigations while partnering closely with leaders across diverse environments. If you thrive on relationship building problemsolving and having candid conversations with the goal of creating positive outcomes we encourage you to apply!

This position is a hybrid opportunity open to candidates located in (or willing to travel regularly to) Regina SK.

What youll do :

• Lend expertise to the formation of HR strategies related to employee engagement change management and inclusive workplace practices.
• Advise team leaders on topics such as return to work plans employee absenteeism and Performance Improvement Plans (PIP).
• Manage complex case files and grievance processes by researching case law collaborating with legal counsel and coaching leaders on resolution plans.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with union representatives to support effective business operations.
• Lead workplace investigations and support collective bargaining efforts by preparing research developing continuity plans and coaching on employee issues.

Who youll work with :

Youll be one of 10 individuals on the Employee & Labour Relations team reporting to a manager with a coachingfocused leadership style. You will support a dedicated portfolio of stakeholders within the Cooperative Retailing System (CRS) focusing primarily on our Coop Refinery Complex. Youll also be connected to a professionals across CRS including those in health & safety legal and at local Coops.

Why it matters :

We help local Coops grow and thrive by offering a range of professional services including marketing market research information technology human resources accounting risk management and business development.

Who you are :

You are looking for a career in Human Resources & Training and :

• Have a minimum of 69 years of relevant progressively responsible HR experience in a unionized work environment with a primary focus on labour relations (a combination of relevant education and experience may be considered).
• Have a bachelor of commerce or business administration preferably majoring in human resources.
• Are familiar with employee relations collective bargaining and / or the grievance and arbitration process.

What we offer :

• Competitive salaries shortterm incentives a comprehensive benefits package and an employercontributed pension plan.
• Encouragement to take advantage of learning opportunities to grow and develop as a Team Member.
• As a cooperative we do business differently. We believe in working together to serve Western Canadians delivering profits back to our communities and investing in sustainable growth. To learn more about who we are and what we offer visit .

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process to ensure an enjoyable candidate experience. If you require an accommodation during the recruitment process we invite you to submit your requests to us via All information received will be kept confidential.

If this opportunity speaks to you we invite you to apply by May 28 2025.

We thank all candidates for their interest however only those selected to continue in the recruitment process will be contacted. FCLUP

As this position is considered a position of trust you may be required to complete a criminal record check in accordance with FCL policies.

FCL embraces diversity and inclusion. Were working to create a workforce that is as diverse as the communities we serve and an environment where every team member brings their whole self to work. We believe all candidates should feel at home with us and be given the opportunity to fully participate during the recruitment process.

Required Experience :

Senior IC

Key Skills

Customer Service,CFA,Ethernet,Fiber,Anesthesia

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

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