Labour Relations Manager

52070-Toronto - Temporary14 months

Hiring Salary Range:$110500.00-143000.00 / year

Hydro One is proud to be the largest electricity transmission and distribution provider in Ontario serving nearly 1.5millioncustomers. We have a long history in the industry with our roots dating back over 110 years to 1906. Since then we have worked to grow and evolve to meet the changing needs of our customers and communities across Ontario. Today were focused on providing exceptional customer service and ensuring we are building safe communities where we live work and play.

Its an exciting time to join the team at Hydro One!

Job Function:

Reporting to the Director Employee & Labour Relations the Labour Relations (LR) Manager assists in the management of Hydro Ones labour relations practices by supporting the successful negotiation and ongoing administration of multiple collective agreements for represented professional trades technical clerical and construction employees in a manner consistent with Hydro Ones corporate and labour relations strategies industry best practices and legislative requirements.

As a subject matter expert with respect to labour relations the LR Manager is able to effectively influence others and act as a key advisor within Human Resources and to other business units providing strategic problem solving and risk analyses. The LR Manager is also able to effectively lead mentor and develop Labour Relations Consultants and work cooperatively with others both within Human Resources broader Hydro One management and with external parties.

General Accountabilities:

• Manage mentor and/or develop Labour Relations Consultants (LRCs).
• Participate in the development recommendation review and update of labour relations strategies policies and programs.
• Represent management in internal grievance proceedings (Step 2 meetings mediations and arbitrations) as well as external proceedings (e.g. Ontario Labour Relations Board hearings).
• Participate in collective agreement negotiations with Hydro Ones unions as a member of managements bargaining team.
• Assess risk associated with business initiatives from a variety of perspectives including collective agreement union-management relationships reputational and labour relations strategy.
• Provide analysis education and recommendations for managerial decision making on labour relations-related matters which may include training and/or tool development.

Selection Criteria

Essential Knowledge:

• CHRP CHRL MIR and/or JD/LLB designation or equivalent education and experience required.
• Knowledge of best labour relations practices and the legal frameworks relating to employment in Ontario (relevant case law and legislation e.g. Employment Standards Act 2000 Labour Relations Act 1995 Human Rights Code and Occupational Health and Safety Act) required.
• Requires a strong knowledge of human relations to negotiate effectively with the unions and management.
• Requires a strong knowledge of English to effectively communicate concisely articulate opinions and make practical recommendations both in writing and in oral presentations.

Experience:

• Experience managing grievances on behalf of management is required.
• Experience advising others on the interpretation and application of collective agreements is required.
• Experience representing management at collective bargaining negotiations would be an asset.
• Experience in the supervision and management of teams would be an asset.
• A period of 5 years in labour relations / human resources is considered necessary to gain this experience.

Demonstrated Management Skills:

• Leadership and development - ability to lead teams taking action to foster learning and development of direct reports.
• Influence and impact - ability to influence persuade and convince others including with multiple stakeholder groups with divergent interests.
• Strategic business thinking - ability to apply labour relations knowledge and experience to advise on management decisions in order to achieve business objectives while managing risks (escalating as required).
• Building business relationships - ability to develop and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with union representatives to support corporate objectives.
• Analytical ability - strong problem solving analytical and decision-making skills.
• Prioritization - excellent time-management skills to manage multiple tasks with varying priority levels.

At Hydro One we understand that the success and strength of our business rests with our people. When we develop their skills we are investing in both their success and ours. To secure the best talent we seek to create a workforce that reflects the diverse populations of the communities where we live and work and to create a culture based on safety innovation and inclusiveness.

We are honoured to be recognized by Forbes in its list of Canadas Best Employers for 2026.

Thank you for considering a career with Hydro One we welcome applications from all qualified candidates. If you are having difficulty using our online application system and you need an accommodation due to a disability please email Hydro One will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in the job application process.

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Deadline: September 28 2026

The base salary for this role considers a variety of factors including candidates knowledge skills experience education and any applicable collective agreement requirements for union-represented positions. Hydro One provides an extensive offering of programs to promote a culture of safety wellbeing inclusivity and sustainability to enable our employees to be the best version of themselves. For management roles compensation is based on the principle of pay-for performance compensation philosophy and the amount of annual adjustments and incentive payments depends on how well you and the company perform (subject to plan terms). We encourage open dialogue about compensation with our Talent Acquisition Team who can provide more detailed information specific to this role.

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