Site Labour Relations Advisor

Forbes Bros. Group of Companies; Niagara Falls; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite work

Per diem

Job summary

Forbes Bros. Group of Companies is seeking an experienced Labour Relations Advisor to support project operations in Niagara Falls, Ontario.

You will administer collective bargaining agreements, coordinate workforce requirements, and resolve labour-related issues in a unionized construction environment. You will partner with project leadership and union representatives to ensure compliance, manage staffing through hiring halls, and contribute to safe, efficient project execution through November

Qualifications

• 5+ years of labour relations experience in unionized environments.
• Strong knowledge of collective agreements and labour legislation.
• Experience with union hiring halls, dispatch, and apprenticeship requirements.
• Ability to coordinate workforce requirements and resolve jurisdictional disputes.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage union relationships for project teams, business agents and associations.
• Coordinate hiring through union halls and manage manpower requests.
• Administer and interpret collective bargaining provisions on working conditions and scheduling.
• Support workforce planning, validate labour requirements and assess risks.
• Investigate workplace concerns and coordinate resolutions with unions and leadership.
• Coordinate training and apprenticeships with union training departments.
• Maintain compliance and labour relations documentation for the project.
• Advise project leadership on labour strategies and employee relations.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Facilitation

Relationship building

Education

Post-secondary education in HR/IR/Business Admin

Tools

Microsoft Office

Workforce reporting systems

Job description

Forbes Bros. Group of Companies is a leading utility infrastructure contractor helping power communities across Canada and the United States. Built on family roots, we value safety, hard work, and getting the job done right for our clients. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities to build your skills and grow your career.

Help keep construction projects moving through effective labour relations, workforce coordination, and strong partnerships.

Forbes Bros. Group of Companies is seeking an experienced Labour Relations Advisor to support our project operations in Niagara Falls, Ontario. In this role, you’ll work closely with project leadership, union representatives, and industry associations to administer collective bargaining agreements, coordinate workforce requirements, resolve labour-related issues, and support compliance throughout project execution.

This opportunity is ideal for someone with hands-on labour relations experience who enjoys working directly with operational teams and navigating the complexities of unionized construction environments. You’ll have the opportunity to apply your knowledge of collective agreements, workforce planning, and dispute resolution while supporting a major project through its anticipated completion in November 2028.

What You’ll Do

Manage union relationships: Serve as the primary labour relations contact for project teams, union business agents, and industry associations, maintaining productive working relationships and addressing labour-related concerns.

Coordinate workforce hiring: Facilitate hiring through union hiring halls, prepare labour calls, manage manpower requests, and work with union representatives to resolve dispatch and referral issues.

Administer collective agreements: Interpret and apply collective bargaining agreement provisions related to working conditions, scheduling, overtime, premiums, and alternative work arrangements. Consult with EPSCA representatives when clarification is required.

Support workforce planning: Partner with project management and operations leaders to review scopes of work, validate labour requirements, coordinate workforce adjustments, and identify potential labour-related risks.

Resolve labour disputes: Investigate workplace concerns, manage jurisdictional disputes, provide confidential guidance on sensitive matters, and coordinate practical resolutions with unions and project leadership.

Coordinate training and apprenticeships: Work with union training departments and apprenticeship organizations to support workforce development, coordinate training requirements, and monitor compliance with apprentice ratios.

Maintain compliance and documentation: Monitor adherence to collective agreements, labour legislation, and project requirements while maintaining accurate labour relations records, workforce reports, and supporting documentation.

Advise project leadership: Provide practical recommendations on labour relations strategies, workforce stability, operational risks, and employee relations matters to support successful project execution.

What You’ll Bring

Post-secondary education in Human Resources, Labour Relations, Industrial Relations, Business Administration, or a related field.

A minimum of 5 years of labour relations experience, including experience working in unionized environments and administering collective bargaining agreements.

Strong knowledge of collective agreement interpretation, labour legislation, union hiring hall processes, and apprenticeship requirements.

Experience coordinating workforce requirements, addressing jurisdictional disputes, and resolving labour relations matters.

Strong communication, negotiation, facilitation, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work effectively with union representatives and operational leaders.

Sound judgment, discretion, and problem-solving skills when handling sensitive workplace concerns and competing project priorities.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and workforce reporting systems.

A valid driver's license and acceptable driver's abstract.

Ability to successfully complete pre-employment drug and alcohol testing in accordance with site and project requirements.

Experience in construction, industrial, energy, infrastructure, or major project environments, along with experience working with contractors and industry associations, is considered an asset.

Project, Pay & Work Schedule

Work arrangement: Full-time, onsite, field-based position.

Residency and commute: You must live within 100 km of Niagara Falls and be able to drive to the project site each scheduled workday.

Schedule: Monday to Thursday, 10-hour days (40 hours per week).

Employment type: Fixed-term/contract assignment.

Anticipated project duration: Through November 2028.

Per diem: $150 CAD for each day worked.

The range shown is the expected base pay range for this role. Final compensation will be determined based on role requirements, experience, qualifications, work location, applicable project/site requirements, internal equity, and any applicable collective agreement or union requirements.

This range does not include overtime, premiums, per diem / LOA, bonuses, benefits, or other forms of compensation unless specifically stated in the job posting.

Base Pay Range

$75,000 - $95,000 CAD

Equal Opportunity & Recruitment

Forbes Bros. Group of Companies and its affiliated entities are equal opportunity employers committed to a respectful and accessible recruitment process. We make employment decisions based on job-related qualifications and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, ancestry, national or ethnic origin, citizenship, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or family status, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Applicants must currently be legally authorized to work in the country where the position is located and must maintain valid work authorization throughout their employment.

Employment is subject to the requirements of the applicable role, location, project, and employing entity. Depending on the position, this may include verification of work authorization, background screening, review of driving records or driver’s abstracts, drug and alcohol screening, credential verification, client or site-access requirements, and other pre-employment conditions permitted by applicable law.

Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process in accordance with applicable law. Applicants who require accommodation are encouraged to contact the recruitment team so we can discuss their needs and arrange appropriate support.