Labour Relations Manager

at  BWX Technologies

BWXT Canada Ltd. (BWXT Canada) has over 60 years of expertise and experience in the design, manufacturing, commissioning and service of nuclear power generation equipment. This includes steam generators, nuclear fuel and fuel components, critical plant components, parts and related plant services. BWXT Canada’s subsidiary, BWXT Medical Ltd. (BWXT Medical) provides its customers, who conduct life-saving medical procedures for patients around the world, the benefit of decades of experience in the development, manufacturing, packaging and delivery of medical isotopes and radiopharmaceuticals. Headquartered in Cambridge, Ontario, BWXT in Canada has approximately 1,800 employees at locations in Peterborough, Toronto, Arnprior, Brampton, Port Elgin, Owen Sound, Kanata and Oakville, Ontario and Vancouver, British Columbia. BWXT Canada is a subsidiary of BWX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BWXT). Follow us on Twitter @BWXT
Join our dynamic team as a Labour Relations Manager and take the lead in driving strategic labour relations initiatives at our manufacturing plants in Cambridge and Owen Sound. You will play a critical role in fostering collaboration between the company and the United Steelworkers (USW) union, ensuring smooth operations and a positive workplace culture.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience: 7+ years of experience in labour relations, with expertise in grievance handling, arbitration, and collective bargaining.
• Education: A degree in Human Resources, Labour Relations, or a related field is required. A Master’s in Industrial Relations (MIR) is an asset.
• Skills: Proven leadership in change management, conflict resolution, workforce planning, and labour law compliance.
• Union Experience: Prior experience with United Steelworkers (USW) or similar unions is preferred.
• Communication: Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to manage complex negotiations and foster positive union relationships.

• Labour Relations Leadership: Act as the primary liaison with the United Steelworkers, overseeing collective bargaining, grievance processes, and arbitrations.
• Grievance Resolution: Manage and lead timely, impartial investigations into workplace incidents and complaints, ensuring adherence to labour laws.
• Collective Bargaining: Lead collective bargaining efforts, including strategy development, proposal preparation, and serving as the company spokesperson.
• Union Relations: Build and maintain strong working relationships with union leaders to resolve disputes and enhance labour-management relations.
• Workforce Planning: Partner with HR and operations teams to assess staffing needs and oversee the hiring process for union roles.
• Team Leadership: Mentor and support a team of four direct reports, driving a positive and accountable work environment.
• Compliance and Reporting: Stay up to date on labour legislation and provide regular reports to senior management on labour trends and grievance activities.