Specialist Labour Relations Saskatoon

Saskatchewan Health Authority; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Saskatchewan Health Authority is seeking a Labour Relations Specialist to serve as a strategic partner on workplace matters in Saskatoon. The role focuses on interpreting and applying collective agreements, advising on legislation, and guiding organizational change with a focus on outcomes and patient care.

Responsibilities include grievance handling, preparing for arbitration, and delivering training on labour relations topics while collaborating with multiple stakeholders to ensure compliant

Qualifications

• 3–5 years' experience in Human Resources
• Strong knowledge of labour relations and employment legislation
• Experience in grievance processes and dispute resolution

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic labour relations expertise to improve organizational operations and performance.
• Design, deliver and implement human resource services and strategies in support of organizational goals.
• Conduct workplace investigations, prepare for collective bargaining, and contribute to policy development.

Skills

Critical thinking

Analytical skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Collaboration

Education

Business Administration diploma (DBA)

Bachelor of Commerce (BComm)

Juris Doctor (JD)

Industrial Relations degree/diploma

Masters of Law

Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)

Human Resources diploma

Job description

Position #: 193824

Expected Start Date: August 29, 2026

Union: OOS

Facility: Nurses Alumni Wing

City/Town: Saskatoon

Department: Labour Relations

Type: Full-time regular

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days, Standby

Number of Hours per Rotation: 5 shifts of 7.5 hours per 1 weeks

Relief: No

Float: No

Salary or Pay Band: As per Terms and Conditions of Employment

Travel Required: No

Labour Relations Specialists are responsible for providing advanced knowledge as a strategic partner and subject matter expert in the design, delivery, and implementation of human resource services and strategies to improve operations, achieve goals, and resolve issues. The Specialist provides solutions for labour relations issues including interpretation, application and administration of collective agreements and relevant legislation, labour relations and conflict resolution advice in support of managing workplace matters, strategic labour relations advice and support for organization change and strategic initiatives, conducting the grievance process, negotiating and documenting grievance settlements, preparing for arbitration and other adjudications, contributing to labour relations policy development, conducting workplace investigations, preparing for and participating in collective bargaining, and providing training on labour relations matters within the organization.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience

• 3-5 years' experience in Human Resources

Education

• Business Administration diploma (DBA)
• Bachelor of Commerce (BComm)
• Juris Doctor (JD)
• Industrial Relations degree/diploma
• Masters of Law
• Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
• Human Resources diploma

Licenses

• Valid Class 5 driver's license

Other Education and Training

• Undergraduate degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Licensed, and in good standing, with regulatory body, if applicable

Competencies

• Capability to transform systems: Encourage and support innovation
• Critical thinking skills
• Analytical skills
• Mobilizes people, inspires and leads by example

Knowledge and Abilities

• Knowledge in the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action
• Proven ability to collaborate and partner with a wide variety of stakeholders
• Commitment to quality, safety, and improvement striving towards zero harm
• Exemplifies ethical practices, professionalism and personal integrity
• Knowledge in applicable human resource functions and disciplines
• Knowledge in Labour Relations concepts, principles and issues
• Knowledge in First Nation and Metis history in Saskatchewan
• Commitment to a diverse, representative workforce and cultural safety
• Committed to delivering on patient and family centered care
• Ability to adapt to and implement change
• Knowledge in applicable legislation and standards
• Ability to lead and coach others
• Knowledge in the Saskatchewan health care system
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Knowledge in organization's goals, vision, mission and values

Other Information

• For more information on the city of Saskatoon please visit https://www.saskatoon.ca/
• Travel within Saskatchewan