Specialist Labour Relations

Canada Post; Richmond; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A major Canadian postal service in Richmond is seeking a Labour Relations specialist to facilitate activities and advise management on Collective Agreements. Responsibilities include grievance resolution, maintaining relationships with employee unions, and ensuring compliance with the Canada Labour Code. Candidates should have a degree in Industrial Relations and relevant experience in a unionized environment. This is a full-time position with a contract lasting 12 months.

Qualifications

• Experience (1-3 years) in Labour Relations or HR.
• Familiarity with the Canada Labour Code and collective agreements.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate Labour Relations activities and resolve grievances.
• Provide advisory support on Collective Agreements.
• Consult with union and management representatives.

Skills

Labour Relations Knowledge

Conflict Resolution

Interpersonal Skills

Understanding of Collective Agreements

Education

University degree in Industrial Relations

Job description

Job Requisition Id: 197061
Business Function: Labour Relations
Primary City: Richmond
Other Location(s):
Province: British Columbia
Employment Type: Full-Time
Employment Status: Temporary -12 month
Language Requirement: English Essential
Employee Class and Level:
Number of Vacancies: 1
Recruiter’s name: VIDHI VYAS
Position Reports To: TERRY CHAHAL
Posting Date (YYYY-MM-DD): 2025/12/23
Closing Date (YYYY-MM-DD): 2026/01/06

Job Description

Facilitates Labour Relations activities within the assigned area and provides specialist advice and guidance to business partner’s plant/divisional management in the interpretation, application and administration of Collective Agreements, policies and procedures consistent with corporate directives. Maintains workable interrelationships between employee unions, associations at the regional level and appropriate representatives of management within the terms of the Collective Agreements and the Canada Labour Code. Undertakes grievance resolution after the 1st level with a major focus being the arbitration process. Promotes the development and maintenance of effective labour/management relationships conductive to operational, administrative and service efficiency. Advises the Manager of potential disruptive issues or activities which may arise in the labour force and makes recommendations to avoid or resolve same.

Job Responsibilities

• Provides, in accordance with National policy, Labour Relations Services in a highly labour intensive, mechanized, fast changing and politically sensitive environment, consisting of a large number of employees represented by a variety of unions and bargaining agents.
• Provides specialist advice, guidance and support to the business partners in the interpretation, application, and administration of Collective Agreement(s) along with changes to collective agreement(s) or national policies. Advises on the handling of grievances, conciliation or arbitration cases, and is required to present or assist in arbitration cases.
• Consults with regional union / management representatives on matters relating to working conditions, disciplinary issues and problem resolution.
• Handles grievance procedures after the 1st level in a timely and effective manner to ensure speedy resolution of employee problems or concerns.
• Administration of the grievance management system (GMS). Ensures proper documentation is collected and recorded in the system.
• Integrates and monitors the business processes for regional consultations, grievance management, arbitration, WCB appeals within the operating area. Links with Head Office ensuring the universal application of Head Office developed policy.
• Maintains a network of internal and external contacts to regularly benchmark and remain current on future trends and developments related to labour relations programs, policies and strategies. Participates in HR associations and events, in order to remain current and promote the CPC brand.

Qualifications

Education

• University degree in Industrial Relations OR University degree with commensurate experience in Labour/Industrial Relations. Alternatively, a completed post‑secondary school education program (including courses related to Labour Relations) and commensurate experience (including equivalent knowledge and ability in Labour/Industrial Relations)

Experience

• 1 to 3 years of relevant functional experience
• One or more years of experience in a unionized environment an asset

Other Candidate Requirements

• Knowledge of Labour Relations, Human Resources, Mail Operations, Collection and Delivery, Marketing and Retail Operations
• Knowledge of labour/management principles, the Canada Labour Code, the Canada Labour Relations Board process, Canada Post collective agreements, Canada Post Health and Safety programs, the Worker’s Compensation Process and the Canada Post Act. Also familiarity with provincial labour regulations, collective agreements and various labour organizations

Other Information

Safety Sensitive Positions

This position may be considered a Safety Sensitive position and has additional requirements under Canada Post's Substance Use Policy.

Employment Equity

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Conflict of Interest

The Conflict of Interest Policy prohibits employees from hiring, supervising or reporting to, directly or indirectly via the reporting hierarchy, their immediate family or close personal relations. Should you feel that you may be in an actual or potential Conflict of Interest in regard to this job opportunity, you must communicate with the designated Human Resources representative.

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Position Occupancy

• Applicants who are currently Management/Exempt term employees - it is preferred that employees perform the duties of their position for three (3) months before being considered for permanent opportunities or longer term appointments.
• Applicants who are currently at the Manager/Officer/Exempt - it is preferred that employees remain in their substantive position for two (2) years before being considered for other permanent opportunities.
• Applicants who are currently members of another employee group - should contact their human resources representative to learn more about their position occupancy requirements.

Interview Notification

Should you be contacted for an interview, you are required to notify your Team Leader. If you do not meet the position occupancy guidelines above, you will need to provide confirmation from your General Manager and Director, Human Resources responsible for your function/region that you can be considered for this opportunity.