Senior Employee Relations Specialist - Engagement & Culture

Gordon Food Service; Amherst; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food distribution company located in Nova Scotia is seeking a Sr. Specialist in Employee Relations. This role focuses on enhancing employee engagement, developing training programs, and fostering a positive work environment within both unionized and non-union settings. The ideal candidate will have a background in labour relations and a minimum of 3 years’ experience, along with a degree in Human Resources or related fields. Comprehensive benefits and opportunities for career advancement are provided.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug benefits

FULL flex benefits program

Company matching RRSP

Family culture

Advancement opportunities

Profit Sharing

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of progressive experience in labour or employee relations.
• Proven ability to analyze and synthesize data from multiple sources.
• Thorough understanding of applicable laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Foster employee engagement through supportive programs.
• Conduct engagement surveys and analyze results.
• Develop and deliver training programs for leaders.

Skills

Employee engagement

Labour relations

Conflict management

Data analysis

Bilingual (English/French)

Education

Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or Industrial Relations

Job description

A leading food distribution company located in Nova Scotia is seeking a Sr. Specialist in Employee Relations. This role focuses on enhancing employee engagement, developing training programs, and fostering a positive work environment within both unionized and non-union settings. The ideal candidate will have a background in labour relations and a minimum of 3 years’ experience, along with a degree in Human Resources or related fields. Comprehensive benefits and opportunities for career advancement are provided.