Specialist, Labour Relations

Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro; San Juan de Terranova; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A utility company based in St. John's is seeking a Specialist in Labour Relations to provide expert advice on employee relations matters. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s degree, with a minimum of 7 years' experience in labour relations in a unionized environment. This role offers remote or hybrid working arrangements, and the company values diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of experience in labour/employee relations.
• At least 5 years in a unionized environment.
• Strong negotiation experience and knowledge of labour legislation.

Responsibilities

• Provide HR/LR advice on employee relations matters.
• Support execution of bargaining and labour relations strategies.
• Develop relationships with employees and union leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical skills

Time-management

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor of Commerce or Business Administration

Master’s in Employee Relations or related certification

Certified Professional Human Resources (CPHR)

Tools

Microsoft Office

JD Edwards

Job description

Overview

At Hydro we work to foster positive work-life balance and offer remote or hybrid working arrangements for some positions based on the nature of work being performed and an assessment of other relevant factors.

Opportunities, Growth, Job Satisfaction...Join the Hydro Team.

Specialist, Labour Relations
Competition: NLH-NR-25-084
Status: Permanent
Location: St. John's (Other locations may be considered)

Responsibilities

• Provide expert HR/LR advice to employees, supervisors, managers and business partners on labour and employee relations matters including conflict resolution, collective agreement interpretation, grievance management, corrective action, and related inquiries.
• Support and monitor execution of the Company's bargaining and labour relations strategies.
• Provide guidance on matters relating to code of conduct, policy and ethics including investigations, reports, and determining appropriate corrective action.
• Seek appropriate legal consultation and alignment from executive as needed.
• Develop and foster a relationship of mutual respect with individuals within Hydro.
• Lead issue analysis reviews, develop action plans, and stay up to date on corporate initiatives, industry trends, labour relations activity, and labour law.

What We're Looking For

• Respectful proactive leader who can work with union leadership to build partnerships and foster collaboration with management teams and union representatives.
• Ability to multi-task, work independently and collaboratively; excellent written and oral communication; strong analytical and time-management skills.
• Effective in delivering presentations and reports to various levels of the organization and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrates integrity, initiative, positive attitude, mutual respect, and sound judgment in uncertain situations.

What You'll Need

• Bachelor of Commerce or Business Administration with specialization in Labour Relations or Human Resources.
• Master’s in Employee Relations or similar industrial relations certification is an asset.
• Certified Professional Human Resources (CPHR) designation or other relevant HR/LR designation is an asset.
• Minimum 7 years progressive experience in labour/employee relations, with at least 5 years in a unionized environment.
• Experience coaching and advising peers, managers and supervisors on LR matters; strong negotiation experience; knowledge of relevant legislation (e.g., Labour Relations Act, Human Rights Act) and experience in collective agreement administration and dispute resolution.
• Good working knowledge of computers and corporate applications (e.g., Microsoft Office with intermediate/advanced Excel; JD Edwards). A combination of comparable education and experience may be considered.
• Willingness to travel or have schedule flexibility; valid driver’s license.

Additional Details

Closing date: October 31, 2025. Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro is the people\'s utility that you can count on. We value our employees, take care of each other, recognize excellence, respect individuality, and strive for an inclusive and welcoming workplace. Some travel or schedule flexibility may be required. Apply by submitting your application online and quoting the competition number. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted. We encourage applications from diverse candidates, including women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities.