HR Business Partner - Federal & Labour Relations

• Advise leaders on collective agreement interpretation and application, ensuring consistent practices and compliance.

• Lead or support grievance handling, workplace investigations, and dispute resolution, achieving fair and timely outcomes.

• Contribute to collective bargaining preparation by analyzing data, costing proposals, and drafting contract language; support negotiations as needed.

• Foster constructive relationships with union representatives through professionalism, transparency, and problem-solving.

• Monitor LR trends and recommend proactive strategies to strengthen union–management relations and reduce risk.

• Serve as a trusted advisor to managers and employees on HR policies, employee relations, and organizational practices.

• Coach managers on performance management, progressive discipline, and employee development.

• Lead recruitment, onboarding, and workforce planning to ensure the right talent is in place.

• Partner with leadership on employee engagement and change management initiatives that build trust and improve culture.

• Provide insights and recommendations to leadership by analyzing HR metrics such as absenteeism, turnover, and engagement.

• Oversee accurate payroll inputs, pension plan maintenance, benefits coordination, and employee data management.

• Maintain comprehensive and compliant HR and LR documentation for reporting, audits, and case management.

• Ensure all HR and LR practices comply with federal employment legislation, collective agreements, and company policies.

• Uphold the highest standards of confidentiality, professionalism, and process integrity in all HR practices.

o Post-secondary degree in Human Resources, Labour Relations, Industrial Relations, or a related field.

o CHRP/CHRL designation (or in progress) strongly preferred.

o Minimum 5 years of progressive HR experience, including at least 3 years in Labour Relations within a unionized, federally regulated environment.

o Proven experience in grievance handling, investigations, and collective bargaining preparation (e.g., costing, drafting language, supporting negotiations).

o Demonstrated success coaching and advising leaders on complex HR and LR issues.

o Experience managing rotational or remote workforce HR challenges, particularly in marine or transportation industries an asset.

o Strong knowledge of federal and provincial employment legislation (Canada Labour Code, Pay Equity Act, Human Rights Code, OHSA, WSIA, ESA, etc.).

o Solid grounding in HR practices, including recruitment, performance management, engagement, and development.

o Ability to analyze HR and LR data and convert insights into actionable strategies.

o Skilled at building trust and influencing leaders, managers, and union representatives.

o Strong consultative, negotiation, and conflict-resolution abilities.

o Exceptional communication (written, verbal, presentation) and interpersonal skills.

o Highly organized, with the ability to prioritize competing demands in a fast-paced environment.

o Professionalism, discretion, and the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.

o Bilingualism (English/French) considered an asset.

 

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