Manager Employee Relations
Manager Employee Relations
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$ 122700 - 147200
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Job Description
The Manager Employee Relations plays a pivotal role in shaping and implementing Seaspans labour and employee relations strategies within the Marine Transportation division. Reporting to the Senior Manager Employee Relations this role is responsible for driving effective grievance resolution ensuring compliance with collective agreements and supporting the collective bargaining process. The Manager works closely with senior leaders union representatives and other key stakeholders to address labour relations matters and foster productive relationships across all levels of the organization. This role will contribute significantly to maintaining a collaborative and legally compliant labour relations environment while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
Note: This position qualifies for an optional hybrid work schedule after 90 days of onsite work and onboarding. Employee will be subject to the terms of the Flexible Work Policy Agreement.
What youll do
- Takes a lead role in formulating the companys stance on complex labour relations issues and collective bargaining matters working closely with senior leadership to ensure alignment with corporate strategies.
- Manages and oversees the grievance resolution process including timely and accurate documentation ensuring compliance with collective agreements and legal standards.
- Leads discussions with union representatives to resolve grievances and provide guidance to management teams on contract interpretation disciplinary actions attendance management and performance management.
- Acts as a key point of contact for labour relations matters within the Marine Transportation division offering expert advice on the implementation of labour and employee relations strategies.
- Supports the collective bargaining process by coordinating research developing bargaining strategies and assisting in preparing proposals.
- Represents the company in bargaining sessions mediations grievances and arbitrations effectively advocating for the companys interests.
- Partners with legal counsel to address complex employee issues including grievances arbitrations and disputes ensuring the companys positions are wellsupported.
- Continuously monitors developments in federal and provincial labour laws employment standards and arbitral jurisprudence advising senior management on the impact of these changes.
- Develops and implements training and communication strategies to support the companys approach to labour relations including creating tools and procedures that enhance managers capabilities in handling labour relations challenges.
- Cultivates strong working relationships with union officials and business agents working proactively to address potential issues and contributing to a collaborative solutionoriented environment.
- Promotes continuous improvement within the employee relations function by identifying opportunities for process enhancements and automation ensuring more efficient and effective operations.
- Supports senior leaders by ensuring accessibility of key labour relations information contributing to better decisionmaking and fostering a fair and consistent application of policies.
What youll bring
- Degree in Business Human Resources Labour Relations or a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 57 years of progressively senior experience in labour relations with a strong background in a complex unionized and multijurisdictional organization.
- Significant experience in contract development collective bargaining arbitration mediation and managing complex labour relations issues.
- Proven experience as a spokesperson during collective bargaining negotiations.
- Deep understanding of federal and provincial labour legislation employment standards and arbitral jurisprudence.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence and build relationships with senior leaders union officials and employees at all levels of the organization.
- A strategic solutionoriented mindset with the ability to navigate complex labour relations challenges and drive organizational success.
Why youll love working here
- This is a fulltime permanent position. With multiple operations and longterm projects Seaspan employees enjoy job stability as we look ahead to build ships for decades to come.
- In addition to an annual bonus and pension plan matching this role provides you a very competitive salary in line with the successful candidates experience.
- We also provide the bestinclass health and wellness benefits package for this position including things such as extended health care (i.e. paramedical services for massage therapy speech therapy mental health coverage physiotherapy and more) dental care vision care life insurance medical leave coverage parental leave coverage childcare benefit partnership $500 personal spending account and an Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP).
- This position qualifies for an optional hybrid work schedule.
- Free onsite gym.
- Parking is included and to assist those that are using transit we operate a complimentary shuttle bus Monday through Friday with various pick up and drop off points around North Vancouver.
The estimated salary for this position is $122700 $147200. In determining final salary Seaspan considers many factors including the successful Candidates skillset and experience as well as position location and internal equity. The final base salary offer will be at the Companys sole discretion and presented as part of a competitive total compensation package.
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Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
