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 flexible 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

Solid 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.

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