Job Description

What will you be doing!

• Advancing management during labour relations contract negotiations, including drafting proposals and facilitating meetings with union representatives.
• Assisting the Director in developing Labour Relations Strategies that align with business objectives.
• Assisting the Director in developing Collective Bargaining Mandates, including making recommendations to the Executive;
• Functioning as Chief Spokesperson at Negotiations and Leads the Company Bargaining Team;
• Participating in collective bargaining procedures, including drafting, reviewing and modifying proposals, verifying legal contract terminology and suggesting additional rules and regulations as necessary;
• Communicating effectively with managers, executives and union representatives daily to create a positive working environment, address worker grievances, and verify compliance with contractual protocols;
• Analyzing current work contracts and human resources policies to determine the overall state of employee relations and make innovative changes to improve morale, efficiency and overall performance;
• Helping manage labour grievances as needed by investigating circumstances of the incident, the validity of claims, adherence to contract policies and completion of resolution procedures;
• Coordinating, creating and sustaining positive employee relations and facilitating effective communications between employees and management;
• Developing and presenting informational briefings for management to improve understanding of labour relations and promote improved contract and management solutions;
• Assisting management during crises to facilitate effective negotiations and resolve issues quickly;
• Providing various reports and statistical data; and
• Maintaining confidentiality in all matters.

Continuing Education:

• Participating and maintaining up-to-date, all safety and training offered through the company;
• Assuming personal responsibility and is accountable for maintaining current skills by attending all training required by the site, viewing assigned videos, reading articles and participating in seminars as required; and
• Sharing learned knowledge and skills with peers.

Other Related Responsibilities:

• Supporting the HR team;
• Identifying and reporting any real or potential safety hazards; wearing all safety equipment related to your position as well as participating in all safety training offered through the facility;
• Adhering to Workplace Safety and health procedures, keeping current with practices; working prudently and safely and informing other employees if they are using unsafe work practices or equipment; and
• Performing other duties as assigned.

What we are looking for:

• Bachelor\'s degree, preferably in labour relations or related field; and
• Professional training in labour law or collective bargaining is preferred.
• 7+-year progressive experience in labour relations, including collective bargaining, conducting investigations conflict resolution;
• Experience working in a multi-union environment;
• Experience in preparing and presenting LR positions and arguments during union and management meetings, at arbitration and the bargaining table; and
• Experience in the energy field is an asset.
• Strong problem-solving, decision-making, conflict-resolution, leadership and facilitation skills;
• Ability to write clearly and effectively present ideas and to document activities; to read and interpret written information;
• Strong attention to detail, analytical and organizational skills, with a proven ability to manage several projects at once, prioritize and meet deadlines;
• Excellent negotiating skills;
• Ability to analyze complex information and ask probing questions to make recommendations/decisions that consider a longer-term view;
• Ability to adapt to a changing environment and respond with initiative;
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills and proven ability to maintain successful working relations at all levels within the organization and with external stakeholders;
• Highly motivated and able to work with minimal supervision; and
• Able to work extended hours and off normal work shifts to support project needs.

Security clearance eligibility required:

• Reliability Status with Site Access Security Clearance (SASC), which has a minimum requirement of 3 years of verifiable history in Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the United States and/or the United Kingdom.

Ian Martin