Manager, Labour Relations

at  The Universal Group

ARE YOU AN EXPERIENCED MANAGER OF LABOR RELATIONS WITH A TALENT FOR NAVIGATING COMPLEX EMPLOYEE RELATIONS AND FOSTERING A FAIR, RESPECTFUL WORKPLACE? DO YOU EXCEL AT MANAGING UNION RELATIONSHIPS, INTERPRETING COLLECTIVE AGREEMENTS, AND PROVIDING STRATEGIC GUIDANCE THAT SUPPORTS BOTH EMPLOYEES AND ORGANIZATIONAL GOALS? ARE YOU PASSIONATE ABOUT CREATING PEACE OF MIND FOR YOUR CLIENT GROUPS BY PROACTIVELY ADDRESSING LABOR ISSUES AND PROMOTING POSITIVE, COLLABORATIVE ENVIRONMENTS? IF YOU THRIVE IN DYNAMIC SETTINGS AND WANT TO BE PART OF A GROWING TEAM AND COMPANY, WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!

The Universal Group, recognized as one of Canada’s best-managed companies in 2023, has an exciting opportunity for a Manager, Labor Relations to join our Human Resources team. Reporting to the Director, Labour Relations and Human Resources Operations, the Manager serves as a trusted and expert resource for managers and employees, offering guidance on the interpretation and application of collective agreements, workplace policies, and labour laws, over multiple provincial jurisdictions including BC, ON, and QC. This position is responsible for overseeing and handling workplace investigations, employee grievances, participating in collective bargaining processes, and promoting best practices in labour and employee relations to ensure compliance, consistency, and fairness across the organization. The Manager works to resolve conflicts, enhance communication between stakeholders, and contribute to a collaborative and respectful workplace culture.

WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU:

• Must be bi-lingual in French and English.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Labour Law, or a related field.
• Masters degree in Industrial Relations, Strategic Human Resources Management, Business Administration, or similar would be considered an asset.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in labour relations and employee relations in complex unionized environments.
• 2-3 years experience in delivering full-suite HR functions will be considered a preferred asset.
• Demonstrated expertise in interpreting and applying collective agreements, labour laws, and workplace policies.
• Expert conflict and relationship management skills.
• Highly organized with natural analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Proven track record for problem solving in complex business environments with diverse actors.
• Ability to work well independently and in a team environment.