Strategic Labour Relations Partner

Loblaw Companies Limited; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 68,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Loblaw Companies Limited is seeking a Labour Relations Specialist in Edmonton to interpret collective agreements, manage grievances, and support multi-jurisdictional employment law compliance. You will partner with managers, union representatives, and internal stakeholders to drive fair, compliant labour relations practices.

Responsibilities include guiding contract administration, conducting investigations, preparing bargaining materials, and leading complex grievance processes.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in HR, Labour Relations, Law, Business, or related fields.
• 2–3 years of Labour Relations or HR experience, preferably in a unionized environment, with strong knowledge of employment and labour legislation and collective agreement administration.
• Experience managing grievances or investigations.
• Ability to interpret contract language and apply it effectively to workplace situations.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including negotiation and influence.
• Ability to build professional, trust-based relationships with union and management stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Interpret collective agreement language and provide guidance on contract administration and workplace issues.
• Apply multi-jurisdictional labour and employment laws to workplace situations.
• Manage the full lifecycle of routine to moderately complex grievances.
• Prepare grievance responses, conduct fact-finding, and maintain complete case documentation.
• Identify workplace trends and emerging issues using grievance and operational data.
• Prepare arbitration files, including evidence gathering and witness coordination.
• Collaborate with legal counsel and recommend case strategies and settlement options.
• Conduct structured workplace investigations, including interviews and evidence review.
• Lead more complex or sensitive investigations as experience grows.
• Research comparator data and support costing and preparation of bargaining proposals.
• Prepare bargaining documentation, summaries, and background materials.
• Negotiate routine grievance settlements and support negotiations on more complex issues.
• Build trust-based relationships with managers, union representatives, and internal partners.
• Coach leaders on documentation, performance management, and application of collective agreement provisions.
• Deliver training or guidance related to LR practices, legislative changes, or emerging trends.
• Analyze legislative developments and assess operational impacts.
• Support the creation of proactive communications, tools, and training materials.

Skills

Grievance handling

Investigations

Contract interpretation

Bargaining support

Stakeholder collaboration

Legal knowledge

Education

Post-secondary education in HR/IR/Law

Job description

Loblaw Companies Limited is seeking a Labour Relations Specialist in Edmonton to interpret collective agreements, manage grievances, and support multi-jurisdictional employment law compliance. You will partner with managers, union representatives, and internal stakeholders to drive fair, compliant labour relations practices.

Responsibilities include guiding contract administration, conducting investigations, preparing bargaining materials, and leading complex grievance processes.