Leads a team of HR professionals to manage union-management relations and resolve grievances. Oversees collective bargaining processes and provides guidance on disciplinary matters and workplace accommodations.

Requirements

Requires a bachelor's degree in Industrial Relations, HR, or Psychology and at least five years of experience in a unionized workplace. Minimum of three years of leadership experience is required, with CHRP certification considered an asset.

Experience

5 to 10 years

Education

bachelor degree
professional certificate

Working hours

40 hours per week

Job type

Full-time

Work arrangement

On-site

Skills

Employee Relations
Labour Relations
Conflict Management
Union-Management Relations
Disability Management
Grievance Resolution
Collective Bargaining
Performance Management
Staff Supervision
Dispute Resolution
Workplace Accommodations
Employee Engagement

Visa sponsorship

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Keywords

Employee Relations
Labour Relations
Unionized Workplace
Collective Bargaining
Grievance Resolution
Conflict Management
CHRP
Human Resources
Healthcare Sector
Disability Management
Employee Engagement
Performance Management

Original job description

Provides leadership and guidance to a team of Human Resources professionals
Coaches leaders and administrators in conflict management and maintains positive workplace relationships and constructive union-management relations
Monitors and evaluates Human Resources metrics to identify areas for improvement
Provides guidance on workplace accommodations and disability management
Contributes to creating a positive employee experience by championing initiatives and projects that enhance employee engagement, well-being, attendance, and retention
Supports grievance resolution process including conducting research, writing grievance replies, preparing memoranda of settlements.
Reviews and advises on disciplinary matters including termination letters, and related documentation to ensure consistency and compliance.
Supports collective bargaining process including conducting research, writing bargaining proposals, costing bargaining proposals, and maintaining collective bargaining records.
Bachelor's degree in Industrial Relations, Human Resources Management, Psychology, or other relevant specialization;
A minimum of five years of experience in Employee and Labour Relations in a unionized workplace is required (health care sector strongly preferred);
Minimum three (3) years of leadership experience, including staff supervision, coaching and performance management.
Extensive knowledge of the areas of expertise listed above;
Significant experience in conflict management and dispute resolution; and
CHRP is an asset.

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