Description

As our Manager, Human Resources & Labour Relations, you will build strong, trusting relationships across all levels of the organization while providing leadership and guidance on a broad range of human resources and labour relations matters. Partnering with employees, union members, and leaders, you will advise on performance management, collective agreement interpretation, grievance management, and workplace investigations. As a trusted resource, this role requires sound judgment, professionalism, and discretion.

Principal Accountabilities:

Employee & Labour Relations:

- Provide advice and coaching to leaders on policy and collective agreement interpretation, performance management, and employee relations matters.
- Lead workplace investigations and support conflict resolution processes to ensure matters are handled consistently, fairly, and in alignment with company policy and applicable legislation.
- Manage and oversee absence management and return-to-work programs, partnering with leaders, employees, and external stakeholders as required.
- Oversee collective agreement administration and provide guidance to support consistent interpretation and application across the organization.
- Participate in union meetings, grievance processes, arbitrations, and negotiations as needed.
- Analyze HR data and metrics to identify trends, recommend actions, and support desired outcomes.

Recruitment:

- Oversee the full recruitment cycle, including job postings, application screening, interview scheduling and participation, coordination of tours and appropriate tests, reference and background checks, and finalizing job offers.
- Manage third-party recruiting relationships to support effective sourcing, candidate experience, and recruitment outcomes.
- Partner with hiring managers to define role requirements and maintain accurate, current job descriptions.
- Partner with leaders on departmental and team structure and workforce planning.

Other:

- Update policies to reflect legislative changes and best practices.
- Support HR technology upgrades and implementations by contributing requirements, testing, communication, and change-management support.
- Participate in business initiatives as needed, providing HR and labour relations guidance to support effective implementation.
- Plan and execute employee events and culture initiatives, and support community partnerships.

Core Competencies:

- Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
- Extremely organized with the ability to manage competing priorities in a rapid-paced environment.
- High level of professionalism, sound judgment,



and discretion, with the ability to build trust across the organization.
- Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities.
- Superior level of commitment and accountability, with the flexibility and adaptability to meet business needs in a manufacturing environment.
- Self-motivated with the ability to work collaboratively and independently.
- High focus on accuracy and attention to detail.
- Safety conscious with a continuous improvement mindset.

Required Qualifications, Education & Experience:

- University or college degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
- CHRP or CHRL designation an asset.
- 5+ years of progressive HR experience in a unionized environment, including experience advising leaders and managing complex employee and labour relations matters, preferably in manufacturing.
- Strong knowledge of employment legislation, labour law, and HR best practices.
- 5+ years of experience in union/labour relations, including collective agreement interpretation, grievance and arbitration processes, workplace investigations, performance management, and advising leaders on labour relations matters, preferably in a manufacturing setting.
- Demonstrated ability to lead HR projects, influence stakeholders, and drive process improvements.
- Proficient with HRIS systems and HR data analytics.
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office.
- Experience using data and insights to support decision-making.

Working Conditions:

- Work is generally conducted within a manufacturing and office environment. Plant PPE is required where appropriate.
- Business activities may require flexibility to work additional hours.

Benefits of working at CGT

- Salary commensurate with the candidate’s experience, qualifications, and demonstrated knowledge.
- Comprehensive health perks including - health, dental, vision, life and disability coverage for you and your dependent family.
- RRSP matching program.
- Employee and Family Assistance Program.
- Safety shoe and safety eyewear program.
- Professional development opportunities.
- Privately owned Canadian business.
- Friendly, knowledgeable staff with high tenure and experience.
- 150+ year history.
- Company events and celebrations.

About CGT

Since 1869,



CGT has been one of the world’s leading producers of polymeric coated fabrics and films for automotive and industrial applications in the global marketplace.

CGT has its roots in the Victoria Wheel Works which provided wagon wheels for the thriving transportation trade of the time. CGT was a major supplier of coated fabrics during the war years (rain wear) and consumer products (shower curtains, wall coverings and tablecloths). We are proud of our roots and excited about the future as we continue to deliver first-class quality automotive and industrial coated fabrics and films.

Who we are?

CGT is an indispensable partner to the polymer product and coated fabrics industry. Approximately 1200 employees engage and service diverse and unique markets throughout the world: from our global headquarters in Cambridge, Ontario, Canada to our production facilities in China, Texas and France. CGT addresses the global demand for our products which enable greater flexibility in response to the needs of our marketplace worldwide. Through our dynamic proprietary process and creative culture, we deliver timely and innovative solutions that transform the performance, quality, and sensory experience of coverstock surfaces.

What we do?

We formulate custom thermoplastic sheeting using our customized capabilities to finish and combine with world class engineering, design, production, sales, and support. With a flexible operational footprint that enables us to target the highest level of quality and meet the most aggressive timeline.

CGT is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without consideration to age, ancestry, colour, citizenship, ethnic origin, place of origin, creed, disability, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, sex, or sexual orientation. As part of our recruitment process, we use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist with screening and evaluating applicants.

Job applicants requiring disability-related accommodation in order to participate in the selection process should contact Human Resources to communicate any accommodation requirements ([email protected]). Accommodation will be provided in accordance with the Human Rights Code applicable to the jurisdictions we operate in.

This position represents a current vacancy within our organization

Only those candidates or referrals having the required skills listed in the posting (Education and Experience) will be considered for an interview.

No Agencies Please.

📌 Manager, Human Resources & Labour Relations (Canada)
🏢 CGT
📍 Canada