Site Labour Relations Manager

Your Impact on Site

• Build productive union partnerships: Be the day-to-day site contact for Building Trades representatives and business agents. Keep project leaders, supervisors, and contractors aligned on labour matters through clear communication and consistent follow-through.
• Turn agreements into practical direction: Help site teams apply the collective agreements and major project agreements governing their work. Give clear guidance on employment terms, dispatch requirements, and jurisdictional responsibilities, and address inconsistent practices.
• Resolve concerns close to the work: Spend time in the field, listen to craft concerns, and identify emerging sources of conflict. Investigate grievances, document the facts, and work with Bird’s labour relations team and site leadership on timely resolutions and appropriate escalation.
• Coordinate craft requirements: Support mark-up meetings, clarify trade work assignments, and coordinate dispatch procedures with union partners and the project team. Surface jurisdictional concerns early to reduce disruption to planned work.
• Strengthen workforce practices: Contribute to craft workforce planning and onboarding, review payroll and time records against agreement requirements, and follow through on corrective actions. Participate in joint labour-management committees and keep project leadership informed of workforce risks and outstanding issues.

What You Bring to Bird

• Credibility with union partners: Practical experience working with Building Trades unions and dispatch halls, including familiarity with project framework agreements such as GPMC/NMC and Major Project Agreements.
• Construction-site experience: 3–5+ years supporting active craft workforces in industrial construction, EPC, or heavy civil environments. You are comfortable working in the field and translating labour relations requirements into clear direction for supervisors.
• Sound labour relations judgement: Strong working knowledge of applicable provincial labour legislation, major project provisions, and grievance and arbitration processes. You can assess an issue, explain the options, and recognize when specialist advice is needed.
• A relevant foundation: A degree or diploma in Labour Relations, Human Resources, or Business Administration, or equivalent field experience. You bring a calm, fair approach to difficult conversations and handle sensitive information with discretion.

The greatest achievements in history are borne from the greatness within people – where human potential meets vision, and passion fuels evolution. Unlocking this potential is the most important thing we do at Bird.

As a leader in Canadian construction for over 100 years, the impact of our team is etched deeply within the core of our legacy. Beyond Bird, this impact is felt in the fundamental aspects of our everyday lives. From the critical infrastructure we depend on, to the energy and resources that keep us moving - we are powering our communities and shaping Canada’s skylines coast-to-coast-to-coast. Entrenched in the foundation of a culture built more than a century ago is an enduring quest to reimagine what is possible. Our impact is greater than ever, and we are looking for those who seek to redefine their story.

A healthy and safe work environment is non-negotiable. We build a culture of operational and psychological safety through engagement, learning and leadership.

We speak and act with integrity, clarity and care so people can trust our word and our work. Being honest means we can deliver the best outcomes and consistent results.

Success is a team effort. Our inclusive workplace enables our combined expertise, humility and creativity to unlock our greater potential.

We built our name on quality. We have a passion for excellence in our work and relationships that honours our businesses and our industry.

Rooted in a solid foundation, we adapt and grow to face the future. We are committed to elevating each other to chart the best path forward in an evolving world.

At Bird, we value Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) and believe it is essential to our success. We will continue to listen, learn, and take action in our commitment to building progress in our organization, and the industry as a whole. Cultivating an environment where all employees feel included, seen, and have a sense of belonging is core to Bird’s culture. We commit to proactively employing a workforce that reflects the communities in which we work, fostering an environment of continuous learning, and never compromising on our values.