EMPLOYEE AND LABOUR RELATIONS DEPARTMENT MANAGER

WINNIPEG, MB

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Defined-benefit pension plan.
• Nine-day work cycle which normally results in every other Monday off, providing for a balanced approach to work, family life and community.
• Flex-time and partially remote work schedule (providing the option to work remotely 3 days per 2 week period), depending on nature of work, operational requirements and work location.

• Define the strategy and philosophy of labour relations programs, plans, and policies aligned with HR and business strategies and priorities.
• Maintain knowledge of labour laws, collective bargaining agreements, and union-management contracts.
• Lead contract negotiations and provide guidance to management in labour relations matters.
• Investigate and resolve employee complaints and disputes, including grievances.
• Develop and deliver training programs for management and employees on labour relations topics.
• Prepare and analyze data on labour relations trends and make recommendations to senior management.
• Represent the company in administrative and legal proceedings, including arbitrations, mediations, and other forums.
• Collaborate with HR and other departments to ensure labour relations strategies align with overall business goals and objectives.
• Engage with Business HR, Employee Experience Services, and other SMEs to identify key business imperatives, operationalize strategy and program changes, and align Total Rewards with talent programs.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and direction to direct reports through thought leadership and industry best practices while ensuring the program aligns with business priorities, fosters an excellent employee experience, and is cost-effective.
• Ensure internal equity and external competitiveness across all total rewards programs through detailed reporting and analytics and external benchmarking.
• Champion the new business model, partnering with other HR teams to understand the needs of the business and providing support for escalated issues related to total rewards (as needed).

• Completion of a four-year degree from an institute of recognized standing in an applicable discipline, plus nine years of directly related experience, demonstrating progressively greater responsibility in a supervisory/leadership capacity or an equivalent combination of related education and experience.
• A Labour Relations Professional designation would be an asset.
• Demonstrated ability to provide mature leadership in planning, organizing, and managing multiple activities within strict timelines.
• Superior interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with all levels throughout the enterprise. 
• An ability to work effectively with a broad network of internal and external stakeholders.
• A problem solver who is comfortable being hands-on or facilitating and implementing process improvement initiatives involving multiple stakeholder groups. 
• Experience in strategic planning and business unit planning activities. 
• Strong business acumen with the ability to take business needs and translate into HR solutions. 
• In-depth knowledge of compensation, benefits, pension, and job evaluation processes. 
• Proven ability to lead teams through times of transformation. 
• Highly proficient in the areas of coaching, consulting, and influencing.  
• Demonstrated ability to research, evaluate, and develop new programs or recommendations using creative, data driven, and innovative approaches to problem solving that represent the best overall interests of the enterprise.