Position Overview
Reporting to the Project Manager, the Site Labour Relations Coordinator is responsible for providing transactional recruitment support for trades positions, sound labour relations advice, and will assist with building and fostering a positive labour relations environment between our Project Teams and trade union partners.
Key Responsibilities
- Support creation and maintenance of Job Descriptions as required
- Post job requisitions internally and externally, and source candidates through the appropriate media – professional organizations, career fairs / educational institutions, and other websites / social media forums
- Responsible for working closely with work sites to ensure all transactions related to the employee life cycle are submitted accurately and within the required payroll deadlines. For example, new hire paperwork, terminations, benefits, compensation changes, taxable benefits, project uplifts.
- Assist with the creation of onboarding documentation (offer letters, agreements, etc.)
- Provides accurate and timely advice, guidance and support on the interpretation of collective agreements to all Project Teams
- Read, understand and provide counsel regarding interpretation and application of CA’s with regard to various labour matters (e.g. discipline procedures, performance, attendance management, etc.)
- Assist operations in developing site specific documents and other site-specific LR planning.
- Promotes early dispute resolution objectives to identify and reduce potential conflict between Project Teams and trade union partners to promote harmonious labour relations on the job sites
- Work with operations and union management to resolve Labour Relations issues / conflict. (e.g. Grievances, Arbitrations, Sector / Jurisdictional disputes, workforce shortages, referrals, etc.)
- Fosters effective relationships with Trade Unions and Representatives
- Participates in committees and stakeholder committee as required
- Monitor legislation and regulations affecting Labour and Employment and advise management on new developments.
- Maintains up to date knowledge of construction industry trends and best practices in the sector
- Provides training and information sessions to stakeholders on labour relations matters as required
- Participate in data audits
- Work with Proposals and Estimating to provide support during pursuits (e.g. application of Collective Agreements, Union enabling efforts, PLA’s, Rate tables etc.)
Required Knowledge and Experience
Degree or diploma in Business Administration and / or Labour Relations or Human Resources is an assetDemonstrated experience in labour relations, minimum of 2-3 years of experience is requiredGood understanding and working knowledge of Building Trades, CLAC and Non-Union labour within the construction industry is requiredStrong interpersonal skills and the ability to build superior working relationshipsKnowledge of provincial labour relations practices and legal frameworkExcellent oral and verbal communication skillsStrong problem solving skills and the ability to manage conflict is essentialExcellent organizational skills, including the ability to multi task and to function independentlyAdvanced computer skills MS Office including Excel, Power Point, Word, Outlook and grievance or document management systemsValid Drivers License require for frequent travel for meetings