Our client, a well-established leader in the engineering, construction, and industrial services sector, is seeking a Labour Relations Specialist to join their growing team in Edmonton, AB.
This newly created role is ideal for an experienced Labour Relations professional with hands-on CLAC experience and a strong construction background who enjoys working closely with project teams, supervisors, and employees. The role is primarily based in Edmonton with travel to project sites across Alberta, British Columbia, and Saskatchewan as required.
Compensation & Benefits Salary: $120K-$140K Base Salary, with flexibility for the right candidate
Permanent, full-time opportunity
Monday-Thursday: 7:30 AM-5:00 PM in-office
Friday: 7:30 AM-12:30 PM, working remotely
3-4 weeks’ vacation, based on experience
Comprehensive adaptable benefits package
Health Spending Account and Wellness Program
Company cell phone provided
Company-paid business travel
Relocation assistance is provided for candidates relocating to Edmonton
Discretionary bonus opportunity
Opportunity for future leadership and team growth
Key Responsibilities Act as the go-to resource for Labour and Employee Relations matters
Support project teams and supervisors with grievances, investigations, discipline, and employee relations issues
Interpret and apply CLAC collective agreements
Build strong relationships with CLAC representatives, employees, supervisors, and project leadership
Support collective bargaining, pre-job meetings, and other labour relations initiatives




Investigate and resolve employee and pay-related issues using Excel and available data
Travel to project sites across Alberta, British Columbia, and Saskatchewan as required
Partner with HR leadership and operational teams to support a growing workforce
Qualifications 5+ years of Labour Relations and/or Employee Relations experience
Direct, hands-on CLAC experience is mandatory
Strong experience with grievances, investigations, discipline, and collective agreement interpretation
Strong construction experience is required, particularly for candidates coming from another unionized environment
Experience working with a multi-trade, unionized workforce
Building Trades experience is an asset
Construction, industrial, energy, oil & gas, or project-based experience strongly preferred
Experience with collective bargaining or negotiations is an asset
Advanced Excel skills, including VLOOKUPs and PivotTables
Strong communication, relationship-building, and problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently and be the first point of contact for labour relations issues
Willingness to travel across Alberta, British Columbia, and Saskatchewan
Comfortable occasionally responding to urgent matters outside regular business hours
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
To be considered, applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, including holding any required permits.
Our recruitment services are always free for job seekers.
Accommodation is available upon request throughout all stages of the recruitment process.

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📌 Labour Relations Specialist – CLAC (Alberta)
🏢 David Aplin Recruiting
📍 Alberta