Work Location: Hybrid (3 days onsite)

Position Type: 6-months Contract (high possibility of extension/ conversion)

Location: Toronto, ON

Compensation Range: $53/hr - $58/hr

Our client is seeking a Senior Advisor, Employee Relations to provide strategic advice, coaching and support on a broad range of labour and employee relations matters. The incumbent will partner with business leaders and union representatives to interpret and administer collective agreements, manage workplace investigations and grievances, support accommodation and performance management processes, and navigate organizational changes affecting unionized employees.

Key Responsibilities

- Advise, coach and partner with business leaders on complex labour and employee relations matters, including collective agreement administration and interactions with the organization’s unions.
- Build and maintain collaborative relationships with union leadership and representatives, helping business leaders foster productive labour-management partnerships.
- Interpret collective agreements and provide practical guidance on organizational policies, the Canada Labour Code, the Canadian Human Rights Act and other applicable employment legislation.
- Lead workplace investigations involving matters such as harassment, discrimination, workplace violence, employee conduct, discipline and attendance, including preparing related correspondence and supporting the implementation of appropriate outcomes.
- Facilitate the grievance process by scheduling and hearing grievances, advising management on collective agreement provisions and case law, and drafting management responses.




- Support the preparation of mediation and arbitration matters in partnership with Employee and Labour Relations Governance.
- Coordinate workplace accommodation processes involving employees, union representatives and management, including supporting third-party reviews and assessments.
- Advise on organizational design, restructuring and contracting-out decisions that may affect bargaining-unit work, and support the implementation of resulting staffing changes.
- Coach and guide people leaders on performance management, documentation and follow-up, including consultation with union representatives where required.
- Support involuntary employee exits, voluntary severance arrangements and workforce-reduction initiatives at the manager level and below.

Qualifications & Skills

- A university degree or college diploma in Human Resources, Business or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
- At least 3 years of labour relations experience within a unionized environment; five or more years is preferred.
- A specialization in Labour Relations or post-secondary education in Human Resources, considered an asset.
- A CHRP designation, considered an asset.
- Strong knowledge of employment and human rights legislation, collective agreement interpretation and labour relations practices.
- Demonstrated coaching, mentoring, facilitation,



conflict-resolution and relationship-management skills.
- Strong dispute-resolution and influencing capabilities, with the ability to establish credibility with business leaders and union representatives.
- Sound business acumen and a customer-focused approach, with the ability to understand and communicate business needs effectively.
- Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills, including the ability to prepare clear correspondence related to investigations and grievances.
- Robust organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- The flexibility to work outside regular business hours when required to meet operational or client needs.
- The ability to obtain and retain a Transportation Security Clearance.

The indicated pay range is a good‑faith estimate based on required qualifications, experience, training, and other factors permitted by law. It reflects the pay band established by the client company. Actual offers may vary depending on skills, experience, geographic location, and expected work quality. Most candidates start in the lower half of the range. Pay history is not considered where prohibited by law. This information serves as a general guideline for compensation discussions.

To support a fair and efficient hiring process, we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to help review applications. Our team carefully reviews all candidates, and AI is used only as a support tool—never as the sole decision-maker.

Pay: $53.00-$58.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Mississauga, ON L5P 1B2

📌 Senior Advisor, Employee Advisor (Mississauga)
🏢 wilson
📍 Mississauga