Senior Labour Relations Strategist — Grievance & Arbitration

Totem Talent; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A large national organization is seeking a Labour Relations Expert to manage grievance files and support arbitration processes. This hybrid role involves ongoing interactions with union representatives, advising HR teams on collective agreements, and collaborating with legal departments. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree related to the field, 5 to 7 years of labour relations experience in unionized settings, and strong bilingual communication skills. Competitive salary and flexible hours offered.

Qualifications

• 5 to 7 years of relevant labour relations experience, ideally in a unionized environment.
• Demonstrated experience preparing and presenting arbitration cases.

Responsibilities

• Manage a high volume of grievance files from initiation through resolution.
• Lead discussions to promote negotiated settlements.
• Work closely with HR, operations, and legal affairs.

Skills

Bilingualism (French/English)

Strong knowledge of collective agreements

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Relations or Human Resources

Job description

A large national organization is seeking a Labour Relations Expert to manage grievance files and support arbitration processes. This hybrid role involves ongoing interactions with union representatives, advising HR teams on collective agreements, and collaborating with legal departments. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree related to the field, 5 to 7 years of labour relations experience in unionized settings, and strong bilingual communication skills. Competitive salary and flexible hours offered.