Provincial Labour Relations Specialist

Role Responsibilities

The Provincial Labour Relations Specialist reports to the Director of Labour Relations Policy and Legislation and is the Government of Alberta’s expert on all labour relations issues and legislation. The Provincial Labour Relations Specialist provides timely and proactive strategic advice to executive decision makers with respect to labour relations trends, issues, policy, legislation and other labour relations matters.

This position is required to be a technical expert on all of Alberta's various labour relations legislation, including the Labour Relations Code, the Public Sector Employee Relations Act, Police Officer Collective Bargaining Act and the practical application of these acts to employers and unions in a variety of sectors in Alberta. The position also develops relationships and liaises with key stakeholders and leads significant labour relations policy and strategy projects. The Provincial Labour Relations Specialist provides specialized labour relations advice to Jobs, Economy, Trade and Immigration, as well as other government departments to ensure government priority projects fully account for labour relations implications.

Responsibilities include:

• Provide expert analysis and advice on complex labour relations issues to inform government policy, legislative development, and strategic decision-making.
• Plan and deliver engagement with labour relations stakeholders, to inform policy and legislative development.
• Lead labour relations policy and legislative initiatives.
• Identify, establish and foster collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Function as the Government of Alberta's expert on all labour relations legislation.