Workforce Supervisor

Responsibilities

• Works closely with project team to review and understand project demands and needs and facilitates the placement of skilled labour.
• Extends offers and completes all related correspondence and onboarding requirements for skilled craft employed by PCL through labour unions.
• Provide guidance, coaching and training on all aspects of career management and evaluations for skilled craft personnel.
• Works with appropriate project and field team members to determine training needs and coordinates safety training for new hires on each jobsite.
• Investigates and evaluates union complaints to determine viability. As a key liaison with union representation, works with union and management to resolve grievances.
• Analyzes, understands, and manages labour agreements.
• Advises management on matters related to the administration of contracts or employee discipline procedures.
• Works proactively with unions on ways to promote and improve the safety culture, seeking a collaborative approach to improving productivity.
• Collaborate with building trade unions and government in support of apprenticeship programs and other development initiatives within the skilled trades in the community.
• Supervises, directs, coaches, trains and mentors team, including direct and indirect reports.
• Effectively communicates with internal and external stakeholders, as required.
• Develops and maintains strong, customer-focused relationships with key stakeholders and all decision makers.
• Values, models and coaches the solution provider and profitability culture.
• Other project / site duties as needed.

Qualifications

• Journeyman certificate postsecondary diploma / degree in a related discipline preferred. Certificate in negotiation or equivalent experience preferred.
• 8 years of progressive experience in lead hand / foreman role and / or labour relations or a related field preferred.
• Proven experience working within a union environment, understanding union agreements and coordinating with labour relations representatives.
• Ability to tactfully and diplomatically deal with people and act with discretion when handling confidential information.
• Strong business acumen with an understanding of industry practices and new developments
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to negotiate and present content and ideas that influence a favorable outcome.
• Demonstrated planning, organization, and time-management skills with the ability to multitask, prioritize and delegate.
• Understands and comprehends all labour-agreements and government legislation, and PCL policies and procedures.
• Extensive knowledge of the local and regional apprenticeship and labor programs with all provinces, including up-to-date wage rates.
• Demonstrates conflict-resolution skills, problem-solving abilities, and professional judgement.
• Intermediate skills using Microsoft Office Suite and other applicable systems.
30+ days ago