Senior Manager, Labour Relations

Job Description

Vacancy Status

This posting is for an existing vacancy within the organization and is open to new applications.

AI Disclosure

As part of the application process, Artificial Intelligence will be used in the hiring process for this role.

Hybrid

This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to the Markham Elevation Centre or the Oshawa Elevation Centre three times per week, at minimum [or other frequency dictated by the business].

The Senior Manager, Labour Relations – Canada, is responsible for the strategic national‑level administration of Labour Relations for all GM Canada locations.

As the Canadian subject matter expert in strategic labour relations, you will help develop a progressive and collaborative workforce culture while directly supporting the achievement of the Company’s strategic competitive operating objectives through the collective bargaining process, and situationally.

This role reports to the General Director, HR & Labour Relations – Canada, works closely with the US labour team and is the key contact for our plant HR / LR directors and union partners at the national, plant and local union level.

Key Success Criteria

• Comfortable collaborating with senior leaders in Canada and GMNA, providing considered direction on strategic competitive objectives, supporting various workforce engagement efforts, and promoting a culture of progressive labour relations.
• Help build a strong culture and collaborative work climate that drives positive business results.
• Experience in working closely with various key cross‑functional stakeholders to problem‑solve complex and urgent issues, implement change management initiatives, and communicate updates with a strong compliance focus.
• Demonstrate a firm understanding of the legal requirements at execution level related to management of employees, appreciation for our approach to reducing legal risks and regulatory compliance.
• Understanding of Manufacturing operations and ability to work through ambiguous situations.
• You have a strong financial and business acumen, as well as a deep understanding of our brands, company, function, and products.

Responsibilities

Qualifications

Competencies

Compensation

The salary range for this role is $131,000.00 to $180,900.00. The actual base salary a successful candidate will be offered within this range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.

Benefits

THIS POSITION IS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR RELOCATION.

GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP NOW OR IN THE FUTURE.

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