Company Culture Connect with us LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter. Thinking about a change? We recognize that the construction industry is changing at a rapid pace and we continually strive to be at the forefront. Our core values empower people to deliver great careers to one another and develop creative solutions for complex problems on some of the most exciting projects. It doesn’t matter what your expertise and craft is – there are no boundaries. We are a group of professionals with a variety of expertise within pre-construction, construction, and post-construction. To learn more, check out our Cradle to Grave services and hear from our team directly about what a career at EllisDon could look like for you. As you can see, we are a diverse bunch. Above all, we are a group of individuals with unique experiences and at EllisDon, we choose to celebrate the strength in our differences, every day.
EllisDon’s commitment to Inclusive Diversity is to work together to create an environment where every employee feels protected to be their true and authentic self. Ultimately, EllisDon’s purpose is to provide people with similar values the opportunity to achieve to their full potential; to deliver that opportunity for great careers to one another; and to contribute meaningfully to the community we share with others.
In case you’re curious, here’s what the industry thinks of us and some of the impacts we’ve made to the communities we work in and our latest Impact Report, highlighting how we're putting our values into practice in areas such as the climate & environment, inclusive diversity, indigenous relations, and health and safety.
Facilities Services Overview EllisDon Facilities Services (EDFS) is a division of EllisDon, responsible for the operations and life-cycle maintenance of infrastructure assets; including hospitals, government buildings and transit. Within these facilities, EDFS manages several collective agreement obligations, including with CUPE, UNIFOR, SEIU, IBEW, and Teamsters.
Position Overview In this role,



you will report directly to EllisDon’s Vice President, Labour Relations & Legal Counsel while working as an integrated advisor to EDFS in support of its business.
Responsibilities Lead collective bargaining negotiations within the unionized environments EDFS operates
Handle grievance & dispute resolution across EDFS sites
Represent EllisDon at arbitrations
Investigate union complaints to determine viability, and complete if required in timely manner
Build & maintain strong relationships with unions partners & site teams, Advise the business on union labour matters
Work closely with internal & external legal counsel on any relevant matters
Provide strategic labour relations advice for new projects & pursuits
Assist with day-to-day contract administration
Provide risk analysis and coach & support leaders/teams with decisions pertaining to Labour Relations.
Qualifications 5+ years’ labour relations experience supporting in a unionized working environment
Asset if previous history is in Facilities Services and/or Healthcare
Exceptional communication, influencing, creative thinking and relationship building skills
Expert knowledge of applicable laws & legislation and a capability to stay up-to-date with any updates to said laws & legislation
Proven history providing guidance & coaching to leaders on LR matters
University degree, preferably in Industrial Relations, Law, Business Administration or a similar relevant field
Travel to different EDFS sites across the GTA required
Salary The salary range for this position is $165,000 - $175,000.
Benefits continuous learning, opportunity for growth,



and a competitive compensation package within an environment that is committed to inclusion and respects diversity.
Accommodation for Applicants with disabilities will be made during the recruitment process when requested.
Equal Opportunity & Diversity We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome people of any age, culture, subculture, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nationality, ethnicity, race, size, mental or physical status, veteran status, religion, language, political opinion, working-style preference, family status, education, and socio-economic status.
Company Values The EllisDon core values of Integrity and Mutual Respect welcomes everyone, at work and in the community, and our value of Mutual Accountability, means that we all have a role to play.
EllisDon uses AI tools to assist in screening and assessing applicants for this position.
We are committed to providing a positive candidate experience and ensuring timely updates are provided to all candidates.
Our people are at the heart of everything we do. From our employees to clients, subcontractors, partners, and our considerable network of contacts, building strong, resilient relationships is the key to our success. We build on great relationships.We pride ourselves on being great people to work with. Guided by our shared values of trust, complete openness, and mutual respect and accountability, we’ve built a construction services company known for our people and integrity. We exist to provide great careers to one another With us you can expect to continually evolve your career, benefitting from mentorship at every level and working collaboratively with other teams to expand your knowledge and experience. Values-based leadership. EllisDon’s culture and approach to business is a reflection of our core values and principles: freedom, trust, complete openness, mutual accountability, entrepreneurial enthusiasm, integrity and mutual respect.

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📌 Director, Labour Relations (Ontario)
🏢 EllisDon
📍 Ontario