Job Summary
The Intern, Labour Relations (LR) is responsible forcollaborating with labour relations colleagues to assist in preparing argumentsto defend the Company’s position on LR issues. The incumbent conducts research,analysis, and transactional support. The role performs data entry and otherclerical assignments as needed. Additionally, the position participates inregular LR activities.
Major Responsibilities
- Input grievances in a grievance management system
- Utilize the grievance management system to pull trend reports
- Identify grievance trends and work with Labour Relations Managers on action plans to reduce grievances
- Support Labour Relations Manager by researching employee issues, including collective agreement interpretation, discipline, attendance management, and duty to accommodate
- Assist the Labour Relations Manager with preparing for union joint conferences, arbitration and labour-management meetings
Experience
Experience in a unionized environment and interpreting as well as applying collective agreements and relevant federal employment legislationExperience in building strong and positive relationships with stakeholdersEducationWorking towards a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Labour, Industrial Relations or related field
Anyexperience / education / skills / knowledge for these above would be considered as anasset