Senior Labour Relations Consultant (Bilingual)

Client: Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC)

Location: Gatineau, QC (On-site 4 days/week)

Contract Term: 4 Months Less a Day (with potential extension)

Security Clearance: Valid Reliability Status Required

Language Requirement: Fluently Bilingual (English/French)

About The Opportunity
Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC) is seeking an experienced and seasoned Labour Relations Consultant to provide senior-level support to its Labour Relations team. This consultant will help address workload demands and resource constraints while providing expert guidance on complex labour relations matters across both corporate and operational environments.

Key Responsibilities

Developing grievance analyses and preparing responses at all stages of the grievance process

Responding to complaints filed with the Canadian Human Rights Commission (CHRC)

Supporting strike preparedness activities and contingency planning

Providing expertise related to essential services agreements and designations

Preparing and managing exclusion requests

Advising management on complex labour relations issues and strategies

Training, coaching, and mentoring junior Labour Relations Advisors

Producing high-quality written analyses, recommendations, briefing materials, and correspondence





Collaborating effectively with stakeholders while managing sensitive and confidential matters

Requirements

Extensive experience in Labour Relations advisory and consulting roles

Demonstrated experience supporting both corporate and operational labour relations functions

Experience preparing grievance analyses and responses at various levels

Experience responding to CHRC complaints and managing related processes

Knowledge and experience in strike preparation, essential services, and exclusion requests

Proven ability to mentor and develop junior Labour Relations professionals

Exceptional analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills

Excellent writing and drafting abilities, including preparation of complex labour relations documentation

Fluency in both English and French (oral and written)

A valid Reliability Security Clearance

Availability to work on-site in Gatineau four (4) days per week

Preferred Attributes

Ability to work independently in a fast-paced workplace

Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills

Sound judgment and discretion when handling sensitive labour relations matters

Comfortable balancing multiple priorities and deadlines

If you are a senior Labour Relations professional with a strong background in complex LR files and a passion for supporting and mentoring others, we would like to hear from you.

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