Labour Relations Advisor

Job title: Labour Relations Advisor

Job description: We’ re looking for a hybrid HR Labour Relations Advisor in the construction industry.

Our client is a leader in their industry, being one of the largest in Canada, where social responsibility, safety, environmental consciousness, community, and First Nations partnerships are paramount. They pride themselves in being a well-respected organization who value their employees through recognition, collaboration, and a true team culture. This role is part of a high functioning HR team who are passionate about their role and the value that they bring to their organization. The HR Labour Relations Advisor will be responsible for overseeing the employee and labour relations activities throughout the organization.

HR Labour Relations Advisor responsibilities:

• Reporting to the Senior HR Manager, provides labour relations support to assigned client groups
• Provide day-to-day advice, direction, and counsel to leadership with respect to interpretation of collective agreements and employee relation matters of assigned client groups
• Manages union and management relationships to assist in resolving labour relations issues, including promoting progressive labour relations framework
• Assists with collective bargaining, lead grievance processes and participate in arbitration processes
• Provides recommendations and input to Human Resources initiatives and programs related to compensation, recruiting, union/management and employee/management relations and communication.
• Investigates and resolves complex and sensitive employee relations issues for assigned client groups
• Participates in the estimating, contracts and bid processes by providing advice and recommendations pertaining to provisions within the collective agreements.
• Supports field operations with labour force demobilization at the completion of projects (i.e. oversee transfers, temporary layoffs and terminations).
• Travels to work sites to promote an HR labour relations presence by building positive relationships with employees

The successful candidate has:

• 4+ years of experience of labour relations experience in an industrial or construction setting is a must
• A Bachelor’ s degree in Human Resources or Industrial Relations or equivalent
• Comfortable interacting and building relationships with executives and field staff
• Able to travel within Alberta for 2-3 days at a time
• Experience with JD Edwards is an asset, intermediate excel skills are a must
• Experience with unions, grievances and arbitration is required
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and communication skills
• The ability to provide a successful pass to pre-employment drug/alcohol testing

Compensation and benefits:

• The discussed salary range is $75, 000 – $95, 000 depending on experience
• Candidates with additional experience and higher compensation expectations may also be considered
• Comprehensive benefits package – employer paid
• Generous holidays and time off
• Bonus
• RSP program

Only candidates already eligible to work in Canada will be reviewed. Only qualified candidates will be contacted.

Meet Your Recruiter

Patti Babyn
RPR, Senior Recruitment Consultant
HR & Senior Office Personnel

A specialist with Human Resources, Executive Assistant, and Senior Office Personnel placements in Alberta and British Columbia, Patti has over 15 years of national and global recruitment experience. She brings a wealth of expertise in interviewing, placement and collaboration, giving her clients the benefit of impeccable matches. She was also a business owner and managed a sales team for nine years, so she brings practical insights that drive success for her clients.

Patti’s thoughtful questions probe deep into the needs of each client, allowing her to pinpoint the best talent for the role from her vast network of qualified candidates. She is equally enthusiastic with candidates. Knowing that what she does changes lives, she provides insightful advice. With a heartfelt commitment to helping others, she situates candidates in positions where they will succeed.

Patti has a degree and background in social work, where she honed keen communication and assessment skills. Passionate about cultivating long-lasting relationships with both clients and candidates, she is an ongoing resource for those she partners with.

Patti is a wife and mother, and outside of the office enjoys camping, hiking, cycling and volunteering. She is also a part-time makeup artist and takes pride in helping woman look and feel their best!

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