Status: Permanent

Work Mode: Hybrid

Schedule: 40 hours per week (flexible), possibility of overtime

Salary: $110K to $120K annually

Location: Edmonton This is a technical and strategic position intended for an experienced professional. Our client, a large national organization operating in a highly unionized workplace, is seeking a Labour Relations Expert specializing in grievance management and arbitration. This role serves as a central pivot between HR teams, operations, and the internal legal department in a high-impact organizational context.

Responsibilities Grievance Management and Arbitration - Manage a high volume of grievance files from initiation through resolution or arbitration.

- Build cases from A to Z: fact analysis, evidence gathering, witness preparation, legal research, and development of arguments.
- Present and defend the employer’s position before arbitrators and, when required, before quasi‑judicial bodies (e.g., federal administrative tribunals, commissions).
- Ensure thorough follow-up on decisions, recommendations, and post‑arbitration measures.

Union

Relations and Dispute Prevention - Interact regularly with experienced union representatives.

- Lead discussions proactively to promote negotiated settlements.




- Advise HR teams and managers on the interpretation and application of collective agreements.
- Participate in the strategic analysis of cases with relevant stakeholders.

Internal

Collaboration - Work closely with HR, operations, legal affairs, and senior leadership.

- Contribute to the harmonization of practices and knowledge sharing within the Labour Relations team.
- Support strategic thinking related to labour relations and risk management.

Requirements - Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Relations or Human Resources.

- 5 to 7 years of relevant labour relations experience, ideally in a unionized environment.
- Demonstrated experience preparing and presenting arbitration cases.
- Strong knowledge of collective agreements, the Canada Labour Code, and related case law.
- Bilingualism (French/English) required, both spoken and written.
- Ability to work under pressure with rigor and composure. Assets - CRIA and/or CRHA designation.
- Experience in collective bargaining or mediation.
- Confidence and strong presence in hearings. Do you match this profile? Apply now through the website or send your CV to Ines at [email protected]

📌 Expert Labour Relations / Edmonton (15505-SS)
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📍 Edmonton