Strategic HR & Labour Relations Partner (Hybrid)

EORLA - Eastern Ontario Regional Laboratory Association; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 109,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangements

Extended health benefits

Dental and vision coverage

Disability insurance

Life and travel insurance

HOOPP pension

EFAP

Job summary

Join EORLA as a Human Resources and Labour Relations Business Partner in Ottawa. You will advise leaders across the organization, shaping workforce strategies, performance management, and talent development while navigating collective bargaining and union relationships.

You will design and implement HR programs, analyze workforce data, and drive organizational effectiveness in a healthcare setting. Hybrid work arrangements and strong benefits create a supportive environment for impact and growth.

Qualifications

• University degree in labour or industrial relations, human resources, business or law.
• Strong knowledge of labour relations and HR program design, delivery, assessment, and evaluation.
• Experience with change management and leadership development.

Responsibilities

• Partner with operational leaders to provide strategic HR and labour relations guidance and practical solutions.
• Identify priorities and align people strategies with organizational goals.
• Lead design, implementation, and improvement of HR programs, policies, and initiatives.
• Use workforce data to identify trends and inform decisions.
• Lead organizational development and change management initiatives.
• Provide guidance on complex labour relations matters including grievances and arbitration.
• Build relationships with union representatives and participate in labour‑management forums.
• Support talent acquisition and leadership recruitment.
• Develop learning and development needs and manage training programs with vendors.
• Support performance management and compensation programs.

Skills

HR strategy

Labour relations

Change management

Leadership development

Negotiation

Communication skills

Data analytics

Project management

Facilitation

Vendor management

Education

University degree in labour/industrial relations

Master's degree in labour/IR or HR or business or law

Tools

Microsoft Office

HRIS

Job description

Join EORLA as a Human Resources and Labour Relations Business Partner in Ottawa. You will advise leaders across the organization, shaping workforce strategies, performance management, and talent development while navigating collective bargaining and union relationships.

You will design and implement HR programs, analyze workforce data, and drive organizational effectiveness in a healthcare setting. Hybrid work arrangements and strong benefits create a supportive environment for impact and growth.