HR Advisor specialized in labor relations
- Mirabel, QC, Canada
Full-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time
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- Working hours
- 38 hours per week
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Safran Landing Systems is a subsidiary of Safran Landing Systems, a global leader in landing and braking systems for aircraft. The Mirabel plant is dedicated to manufacturing major components of landing gear for Airbus A320, A330, A340, and A350 models, as well as the Boeing 787. It features state-of-the-art equipment for machining, polishing, and special processes, including heat treatment, shot peening, and surface treatments.
Your Role
As a strategic partner in labor relations, you will support managers and the HR team in a stimulating unionized environment. You will handle sensitive and complex cases, provide informed recommendations, and contribute to grievance resolution, investigations, and negotiation activities. Through your expertise, you will promote a fair and consistent application of the collective agreement, policies, and legislation, while helping the organization anticipate issues and evolve its practices.
Your Main Responsibilities
- Advise managers and the HR team on the collective agreement, policies, and labor legislation, and support them in sensitive, disciplinary, or termination situations;
- Conduct investigations, analyze facts, recommend interventions, and handle grievances and complaints;
- Prepare arbitration files and participate in arbitrations, in collaboration with internal stakeholders and external legal advisors, as needed;
- Prepare labor relations committees and ensure follow-up on agreements;
- Contribute to the negotiation of the collective agreement, communicate changes, implement them, and ensure legislative monitoring;
- Participate in handling workplace accident cases and legal processes related to work permits;
- Anticipate organizational issues, evolve practices, monitor HR indicators, and support local HR needs.
- Bachelor's degree in industrial relations, human resources, or law;
- Minimum of ten (10) years of relevant experience in labor relations, ideally in a manufacturing environment;
- Expertise in Quebec labor legislation;
- Strong skills in analyzing and managing complex cases, including negotiation;
- Demonstrated judgment, discretion, autonomy, and integrity in managing sensitive and high-impact situations;
- Advanced skills in support and influence;
- Proficiency in French, both spoken and written; functional English to interact with stakeholders.
The masculine form is used without any discrimination and solely for the purpose of simplifying the text. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
What else? (benefits, specifics, …)
Day shift, Monday to Friday, 38 hours per week.
Temporary contract for 2 years.
- A competitive salary
- A comprehensive group insurance program fully paid by the employer (medical/dental/vision, short and long-term disability, travel)
- Telemedicine service
- A great retirement plan where the employer contributes 7% if you contribute 1% (or you can opt for 3% and add 4% from your salary)
- Ongoing training to support your professional development
- Health and wellness program up to $300/year
- Hour bank
- Sick/family days
- Attendance bonus
- A stimulating environment with a variety of technologies
Safran is an international high-technology group operating in the fields of aerospace (propulsion, equipment, and interiors), space, and defense. Its mission: to contribute sustainably to a safer world, where air transport becomes increasingly environmentally friendly, more comfortable, and more accessible. Established on all continents, the Group employs 110,000 people with a revenue of €31.3 billion in 2025, and holds leading positions globally or in partnership in its markets.
Safran is the 2nd company in the aerospace and defense sector in the "World's Best Companies 2025" ranking by TIME magazine.
SLS is the global leader in landing gear, wheels & brakes, and associated systems for civil, military, and helicopter aircraft. We master the entire lifecycle of our products, from design and manufacturing to maintenance.
Want to evolve in an international, stimulating, and caring environment within a human-sized company? Join us!
Do you not meet 100% of the criteria? That’s not a barrier for us. What we are looking for above all are creative and committed individuals!
Because we believe that every talent counts, we value and encourage applications from persons with disabilities for our job opportunities.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Advise managers and HR on collective agreements, workplace policies, and labor legislation, and manage sensitive employee relations matters, investigations, grievances, and arbitration preparation. Support labor relations committees and collective bargaining, monitor legal and HR developments, and help improve practices and address organizational needs.
Requirements
A bachelor's degree in industrial relations, human resources, or law and at least 10 years of relevant labor relations experience are required, ideally in manufacturing. Candidates should have expertise in Quebec labor legislation, strong analytical and negotiation skills, sound judgment and discretion, and fluent spoken and written French with functional English.
Skills
- Labor Relations
- Quebec Labor Legislation
- Employee Relations
- Workplace Investigations
- Grievance Resolution
- Arbitration
- Collective Bargaining
- Negotiation
- Disciplinary Case Management
- Conflict Resolution
- Legal Compliance
- HR Advisory
- Stakeholder Management
- Case Analysis
- French Communication
Benefits
- Group Health Insurance
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Short-Term Disability Insurance
- Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Travel Insurance
- Telemedicine
- Retirement Plan
- Ongoing Training
- Health and Wellness Program
- Sick and Family Days
- Attendance Bonus
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Human Resources
- Legal
- Manufacturing
- Management & Leadership
- Engineering
Keywords
- Labor Relations
- Collective Agreement
- Quebec Labor Legislation
- Human Resources
- Industrial Relations
- Workplace Investigations
- Grievances
- Arbitration
- Collective Bargaining
- Negotiation
- Employee Relations
- Disciplinary Procedures
- Termination
- Workplace Accident Cases
- Work Permits
- HR Indicators
- Manufacturing
- Aerospace
- Landing Gear
- Machining
- Heat Treatment
- Shot Peening
- Surface Treatments
- French
- English