The Senior Labour Relations Specialist is responsible for supporting and assisting the HR team with all LR functions and initiatives.
Provides LR services regarding the interpretation, administration, & application of collective agreements and other Employment / LR matters.
Reports to : Manager, Labour Relations & Employee Relations
Non-bargaining
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
Must be able to perform, but not limited to the following duties and responsibilities :
- Assume a vital role towards achievement of our strategic improvement goals that will further enable Canadian North to improve employee satisfaction, enhance customer service and improve organizational effectiveness;
- Building and maintain a positive working relationship with Union and Association leadership, with a focus on collaborative problem solving;
- Monitor and manage relationships with the unionized work force in a progressive, proactive and non-adversarial manner;
- Provide day-to-day support, guidance and advice to managers with respect to employee issues, including performance management, absence management, and progressive discipline;
- Assist managers with labour issues and the interpretation, administration and application of the collective agreements;
- Investigate and resolve employee-related concerns as required;
- Participate in C-65 Harassment investigations;
- Represent Human Resources at disciplinary hearings, grievance hearings and terminations;
- Manage the formal grievance process to ensure the timely and effective resolution of all matters in dispute; participate in level 1 & level 2 grievance hearings;
- Assist with Arbitration preparation;
- Assist with the collective bargaining process through research, record-keeping, coordination of bargaining meetings and the preparation of bargaining documents;
- participate in negotiations;
- Work in collaboration with the HR team to ensure that the Company needs are met;
- Other duties as assigned;
- Travel as required.
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS :
Include, but not limited to, the following minimum skills and qualifications :
- Post Secondary Education (3 years);
- Three (3) years of previous experience;
- Experience in collective bargaining preparation;
- Experience in the administration of collective agreements with a proven track record of maintaining positive management / labour relations;
- Broad working knowledge of federal legislation including the Canada Labour Code, Canadian Human Rights Act, WSIB and Health and Safety legislation;
- Strong interpersonal, communication (written & verbal) and conflict resolution skills to deal effectively with multiple stakeholders;
- Adept at managing multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast paced, team-oriented environment while ensuring accuracy, confidentially and effective time management;
- Strong client focus and excellent professional judgment;
- Sound analytical, problem solving and negotiation skills;
- Able to work independently under broad management direction while maintaining interdependence locally and with other departments;
- Committed to continuous improvement and display a high level of initiative, creativity and enthusiasm;
- Ability to speak Inuktitut an asset;
- Must be proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Internet; experience with Ultipro preferred;
- Ability to obtain and retain an Airport Restricted Area Pass in accordance with the Airport Restricted Area Access Clearance Program regulated by Transport Canada.
Closing date : September 30, 2024
23 days ago