Job Summary:
The Director, Labour Relations is a strategic leadership role responsible for developing and executing Porter’s labour relations strategy. Reporting to the executive vice president and chief people officer, this role acts as a key advisor to senior leaders on all matters relating to union relationships, collective bargaining, grievance management, arbitration, and labour compliance under Canadian federal law (Canada Labour Code).
The ideal candidate has a deep understanding of the aviation sector, exceptional negotiation skills, and a proven track record of fostering collaborative labour-management relationships that support operational excellence and team member engagement.
Duties & Responsibilities:

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Relations, Human Resources, Law, or a related field is required.
• A Master’s degree or LLB/JD is an asset.
• CPHR or CHRL designation is an asset.

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum 10 years of progressive labour relations experience in a unionized environment, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Experience in the aviation or transportation industry is strongly preferred.
• Proven experience in leading complex collective bargaining negotiations and managing multiple union relationships.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:

• Deep knowledge of Canadian federal labour law and collective agreement frameworks.
• Excellent negotiation, mediation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Strong business acumen and understanding of operational demands in aviation.
• Ability to work well under pressure and manage high-stakes situations with diplomacy.
• Superior interpersonal, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in labour relations data systems, Google Suite and Microsoft Office.

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