Job Description

COMPANY OVERVIEW

With a rich history spanning almost 70 years, Reimer Group has proudly grown to become one of the largest privately-held national transportation companies in Canada, with professional staff located from Quebec and Ontario across the West to British Columbia and Territories.

With corporate headquarters based in Winnipeg and 50 terminals across Canada, Reimer Group offers a full range of transportation-related services including regional LTL (less-than-truck load), expedited long-haul, bulk hauling, intermodal, warehousing and distribution, freight brokerage and logistics to all segments of the Canadian economy.

Through internal growth and strategic acquisitions, Reimer's increasing coverage has been the result of the company's ability to recognize and respond to new transportation methods and the latest technology. Seeing opportunities in a fast-moving economy has enabled Reimer to continually be at the forefront of the transportation industry, providing sustainable solutions now and into the future.

REIMER GROUP

is a holding and management company for a portfolio of operating subsidiaries. Reimer has operating business units in surface transportation (both LTL - less than truck load, and bulk); international freight; warehousing, property holdings; and transportation related IT development.

JOB OVERVIEW

The HR Advisor will be responsible for providing support and guidance to managers and employees on a range of HR issues. This role is suitable for someone who is passionate about HR, has strong Labor Relations experience and has excellent communication, conflict resolution, and problem-solving skills. This role reports directly to Director, Human Resources at the Corporate Head Office in Winnipeg.

Essential Functions:

Onboarding

Guide new employees through initial stages of employment, orientation and training and ensure that they have smooth, positive and successful transition into their roles or relationship with the Company Facilitate the Onboarding Program by educating new employees on company policies and procedures Improve the onboarding package for all West Companies; collaborate with the Terminal Managers/Administration Managers

Talent Management

Align training and development strategies with the Company goals Develop and deliver training programs to enhance employee skills and knowledge Facilitate Performance Management program in collaboration with Terminal Management to provide employee feedback and help retain talents Develop toolkits or resources for leaders and managers in managing both union and non-union employees effectively

Employee Relations/Labour Relations

Act as the primary liaison between management and union representatives Lead or support the negotiation of Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBA's) Manage the relationship between the companies and the labor union to ensure compliance with labor laws and collective bargaining agreement Providing counselling, guidance and support to management team in resolving labor relations issues Assist in conducting workplace investigations and implementing Progressive Discipline Policy including assisting in drafting disciplinary action and termination letters, in consultation with Corporate HR Director Prepare and present company positions in the grievance and arbitration process Respond to inquiries pertaining to labor relations matters, interpretation and application of CBA Partner with managers, Corporate HR and Payroll teams in the employee's offboarding process

Engagement/Employee Experience

Support the development and implementation of organization development initiatives and projects in partnership with the Corporate HR Director Responsible for promoting a positive and productive work culture within the organization; in charge of planning and executing various initiatives and programs to boost employee morale, motivation and overall satisfaction

Recruitment

Responsible for creating job descriptions and posting job ads on career websites and online job boards Use effective recruiting tools to evaluate candidates; provide a shortlist of qualified candidates to hiring managers; Conduct preliminary interviews Coordinate background checks as requested by Hiring Managers

Compliance

Collaborate with Corporate HR Director in collecting information for any compliance activities - Employment Equity, Pay Equity Reporting, Accessibility Plan etc. Keep abreast with any legislative requirements - provincial and federal Interpret HR policies and provide guidance to local management to ensure consistent application
Minimum Qualification Requirements:

Post secondary education in Business Administration or Human Resource Management Minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience in advisory role with demonstrated experience in Employee Relations and strong experience in supporting Labor Relations Expert knowledge in computer applications with good working knowledge of Microsoft Office Excellent verbal and written communication skills with strong experience in letter writing and policy development Strong conflict resolution skills through mediation, coaching and disciplinary guidance Ability to travel occasionally to the many company locations throughout Alberta, British Columbia, Yukon and the Northwest Territories
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

Company pension Dental care Disability insurance Employee assistance program Extended health care Life insurance Paid time off Vision care
Experience:

Employee relations: 3 years (preferred) Labour relations: 5 years (preferred) Human resources: 3 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person