Senior Labour Relations Strategist

University-of-Waterlo; Southwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 88,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Waterloo seeks an experienced Labour Relations Advisor to provide strategic guidance on complex employee relations matters, lead grievance resolution, and support bargaining efforts. You will interpret collective agreements, advise leaders, and help design risk-mitigating policies within a unionized academic environment.

With a focus on equity, inclusion, and effective labour-management collaboration, you will partner with senior leaders and HR colleagues to navigate

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in HR, IR or equivalent.
• HR or Industrial Relations certification.
• Minimum 6 years in labour/employee relations.
• Experience in a unionized, post-secondary environment.
• Knowledge of Ontario labour law and codes.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert labour and employee relations guidance to leaders.
• Lead grievance resolution, investigations, and case management.
• Interpret collective agreements and administer policies.
• Support collective bargaining planning and strategy.
• Develop and improve labour relations processes and training.

Skills

Labour relations

Negotiation

Conflict resolution

Policy interpretation

Risk management

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Undergraduate degree in HR/IR

IR/HR certification

Job description

The University of Waterloo seeks an experienced Labour Relations Advisor to provide strategic guidance on complex employee relations matters, lead grievance resolution, and support bargaining efforts. You will interpret collective agreements, advise leaders, and help design risk-mitigating policies within a unionized academic environment.

With a focus on equity, inclusion, and effective labour-management collaboration, you will partner with senior leaders and HR colleagues to navigate