Labour Relations Advisor (LR Advisor)

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Major Job Responsibilities:

Provide advice guidance and solutions to business leaders and HR representatives regarding the interpretation compliance administration and implementation of Collective Agreements across multiple Provinces and collective agreements.

Grievance management including investigating and responding to union grievances at all levels of the process including arbitration

Contribute to full-cycle collective bargaining preparation research and costing table negotiations and implementation

Develop and deliver labour relations training content

Demonstrate a keen interest in the business by partnering with your clients and understanding their operation and how labour relations can be leveraged to drive business growth and employee engagement

Establish positive relationships with union representatives and take a leadership role in union-management meetings

Oversee and be responsible for the research administration and distribution of labour relations documents such as collective agreements letters of understanding specific project labour agreements wage schedules etc

Negotiate create and implement various letters of understanding in partnership with union HR and business representatives

Work closely with HR representatives to resolve employee and labour relations issues in a timely manner

Maintain best practice and knowledge of setting precedent on issues which put the company at risk

Work with internal and external legal counsel on complex labour relations matters

Act as a point of contact for external and internal Industrial Relations and unionized Human Rights related inquiries

Qualifications:

Post-secondary education in human resources management labour relations management or a related field.

Minimum of 5-7 years progressive experience in human resources coupled with a minimum of 3 years working in an unionized environment including but not limited to: full-cycle collective bargaining grievance resolution arbitration proceedings human rights matters

Understands the requirements to work in a unionized environment

Knows how to apply the collective agreement

High proficiency in Microsoft applications (Excel PowerPoint Teams OneDrive SharePoint) and comfortable navigating in HRIS. Experience with Workday is an asset.

Knowledge of pertinent legislation and case law

HR designation (CPHR) or significant progress towards completion considered an asset

Knowledge of HR Programs Policies & Procedures coupled with business acumen

Soft Skills:

Strong analytical skill and an ability to identify trends and patterns of behavior.

Strong partnering communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills and the ability to influence at all levels.

Excellent analytical risk assessment and problem-solving skills which include quickly identifying core issues and making effective decisions.

Collaborative responsive and service-oriented approach and proven ability to immediately establish credibility and able to influence change. Demonstrates a strong sense of urgency.

A self-starter who is comfortable with ambiguity and able to work in an environment without clearly established boundaries. Creative thinks outside the box.

Proactive flexible and comfortable in a fast-paced constantly changing environment which demands a high level of energy and commitment.

Strong alternative dispute and conflict resolution skills to encourage resolution at the lowest level.

Strong focus on continuous improvement ideas and initiatives to drive positive change.

Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Ability to work autonomously while remaining aligned with HR strategies.

At Finning we prioritize creating a diverse and inclusive environment. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we actively encourage all individuals to express themselves and achieve their full potential. As a company we continuously strive to enhance our outreach to individuals of all backgrounds and identities. We do notdiscriminate against applicants based on gender identity race national and ethnic origin religion age sexual orientation marital and family status and/or mental or physical Finning is committed to collaborating with and providing reasonable accommodations /adjustments to individuals with disabilities. If you require an adjustment/accommodation at any point during the recruitment process please inform your recruiter.