Job Description

Reporting to the Labour Relations Manager, the Labour Relations Specialist will be working in a multi -union environment, supporting front line managers and union representatives in dealing with day-to-day issues and proactively finding solutions; review bargaining agreements to answer grievances and support both management and the Human Resources Business Partners. He/she will gather data to provide accurate reporting on labour trends, market data, grievance and arbitration tracking.
Ability to travel within Ontario with a valid G drivers is needed.
Key Accountabilities:

Manage grievances - collect data and information to effectively track and report on
Support Managers with interpretation of the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) and relevant policies
Track and build reports for Grievances and Arbitrations
Support the Manager, Labour Relations, with data collection for investigations, legal cases and negotiations
Provide the Manager, Labour Relations with all training and development initiatives
Stay up to date on labour and Ontario Labour Relations Board (OLRB) updates and trends

Build consistency between branches for all processes, policy, disciplinary action etc.

Skills, Experience and Education Required:

Postsecondary education in Human Resources with a focus on Labour Relations and equivalent work experience
Minimum 3-5 years working experience in a multi-union environment, supporting multiple locations with all labour relations operational initiatives

Willing to learn quickly and adapt to a dynamic environment
Keen sense of urgency, self-driven and ability to triage based on business needs and criticality
Proven driven mindset to take on challenges and find opportunities
Able to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
Excellent verbal and written communication abilities are extremely important to support successful interactions with managers and employees.
Proficient use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
Need to be able to travel within Ontario with a valid driver\'s license.

Nice to Have(s)

Previous experience in HVAC or Utilities industry

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