Labour Relations Manager

Our client in the transportation and logistics sector is seeking a highly experienced Labour Relations Manager to join their team full-time.

The successful candidate will play a critical role in fostering a strong labour relations (LR) climate, managing complex grievance processes, and providing expert guidance to business leaders on labour relations matters.

Location : Surrey, British Columbia

Salary : $120,000 - $130,000

Advantages

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment.
• Involvement in strategic decision-making at an organizational level.
• Regular travel opportunities (up to 25%) within North America.
• Professional growth through exposure to diverse operational challenges.

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted advisor to leadership, providing expert guidance on labour relations and collective agreement interpretation.
• Manage grievance handling, including preparation and presentation at arbitration.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure alignment on LR strategies and promote a cooperative working environment with union representatives.
• Conduct training sessions on LR topics such as collective agreements, employment standards, and effective conflict resolution.
• Partner with business leaders to analyze and resolve operational issues, providing strategic recommendations.
• Oversee compliance with relevant federal employment legislation and corporate policies.
• Lead and support initiatives related to labour relations, including union-management negotiations.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in labour relations, including grievance and arbitration processes.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Labour Relations, Human Resources, or a related field (Master’s Degree preferred).
• Experience in the transportation or federal sectors is an asset.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Demonstrated ability to manage change and drive organizational improvement.

Summary

This role is ideal for a seasoned Labour Relations professional who thrives in fast-paced environments and enjoys collaborating with stakeholders to create impactful business outcomes.

If you are ready to take on a leadership role in a growing organization, apply to this posting or email your resume to keenan.

[email protected] and cc [email protected] (Subject : LR Manager Surrey)

Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees.

In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary / gender non-conforming;

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