HR Officer - Labor relations
At the St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation, our people come first. We are proud to contribute to the sustainable and efficient transport of goods, playing an essential role in the daily lives of everyone. By joining our dynamic team, you will become an ambassador for a strategic seaway at the heart of the mobility of goods and the North American economy. Discover a workplace that values safety, diversity, and innovation.
Location: Cornwall or St. Catharines in Ontario, St. Lambert or Brossard in Quebec
Travel: This position requires travel as needed to our offices in Ontario (St. Catharines or Cornwall) or Quebec (Brossard or St. Lambert)
Assignment: Permanent
# of openings: 1
Salary Range: $110,526 to $122,694
Our benefits
- Competitive compensation including a defined benefit pension plan, comprehensive group insurance, and virtual health care services;
- Annual performance bonus;
- Hybrid work model combining flexibility and collaboration;
- Flexible schedule of 37.5 hours per week;
- Generous paid leave supporting a healthy work-life balance;
- Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP);
- Professional development, wellness programs, and much more!
Your role
As a Labor Relations Advisor, you will act as a subject-matter expert in the interpretation of policies, collective agreements, legislation, and federal programs. You will ensure that the Corporation’s legal and organizational obligations are applied consistently and fairly.
Your place could be with us!
Your responsibilities
- Analyze, develop, and recommend labor relations plans, policies, and programs, ensuring compliance with organizational directives and legal requirements;
- Implement mechanisms to ensure consistency in HR practices related to labor relations;
- Lead and coordinate strategic projects related to labor relations and regulatory compliance, from the design phase through implementation;
- Prepare reports, recommendations, and presentations for internal committees;
- Manage and resolve complaints and grievances, including the preparation of arbitration files;
- Actively participate in collective bargaining, including conducting research, formulating proposals, and providing logistical or administrative support to the chief negotiator.
Your profile
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or Labor Relations;
- Minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience in program design, development, and implementation, or in process improvement related to labor relations;
- Member in good standing of a professional human resources association in Quebec or Ontario (CRHA/CRIA or CHRP);
- Proficient in French, both spoken and written, and fluent in English, spoken. This requirement reflects the nature of the position, which involves communication with teams based in Quebec and Ontario;
- Strong experience in strategic analysis, and change management;
- Good knowledge of technological tools and HR systems;
- Frequent travel expected, depending on project needs and locations;
The St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation is committed to diversity by encouraging an inclusive and equitable recruitment and work environment. We welcome everyone to apply, including candidates who identify as a member of one or more of the following groups: women, Indigenous persons, visible minorities and persons with disabilities to apply.
We would love to connect with you about this opportunity.
Please note that only those candidates under consideration will be contacted.
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