HR and Labour Relations Advisor

Advantages
• The opportunity to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• The ability to directly influence and improve company culture and employee experience.
• A chance to hone your skills in a multifaceted role that includes labour relations, talent management, and employee engagement.
• Direct access and mentorship from the Corporate Director of Human Resources.

Responsibilities
• Labour Relations: Serve as the main point of contact between management and union representatives. Lead or support the negotiation of Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs) and ensure ongoing compliance with labour laws and agreements. You will also provide guidance to the management team, conduct workplace investigations, and prepare company positions for grievance and arbitration processes.
• Onboarding and Offboarding: Guide new employees through their initial stages of employment, facilitating a smooth transition into the company. You will also partner with managers, Corporate HR, and payroll to manage the employee offboarding process.
• Talent Management: Develop and deliver training programs, facilitate the Performance Management program, and create resources for leaders and managers to effectively manage both union and non-union employees.
• Employee Engagement: Support the development and implementation of initiatives designed to boost employee morale, motivation, and satisfaction.
• Recruitment: Create job descriptions, post job ads, conduct preliminary interviews, and provide a shortlist of qualified candidates to hiring managers.
• Compliance: Assist with various compliance activities, including Employment Equity and Pay Equity reporting, and stay up-to-date on all legislative requirements. You will also interpret HR policies and provide guidance to local management to ensure consistent application.

Qualifications
• A post-secondary degree in Business Administration or Human Resource Management.
• A minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience in an HR advisory role.
• Demonstrated experience in Employee Relations and strong experience supporting Labour Relations.
• Expert knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with proven experience in letter writing and policy development.
• Strong conflict resolution skills, including mediation, coaching, and disciplinary guidance.
• The ability to travel occasionally to various company locations throughout Alberta, British Columbia, the Yukon, and the Northwest Territories.

Summary
If you feel that your qualifications and experience match the demands of this role, don't hesitate to apply today! We will contact all qualified candidates.

Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.

Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to accessibility@randstad.ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.