Shape NAIT’s collective bargaining and labour relations direction through a hybrid leadership role at the Main Campus in Edmonton.
As Director, Employee and Labour Relations, you will develop integrated plans aligned with institutional priorities and lead bargaining from mandate development through implementation. You will establish governance, escalation protocols, case standards, and success measures. Your advice will support executives and senior leaders managing grievances, investigations, organizational change, labour disruption planning, and employment-related legal matters.
Key Responsibilities: Develop bargaining mandates, costing, scenarios, and contingency plans
Lead approvals, communications, ratification, implementation, and lessons learned
Establish governance, escalation protocols, and service expectations




Represent NAIT before the Alberta Labour Relations Board
Manage external legal and consulting resources
Requirements: Progressive senior leadership experience within complex unionized organizations
Experience advising executive leaders on complex workplace matters
Deep understanding of Alberta labour legislation and jurisprudence
Strong negotiation, facilitation, and executive presentation abilities
Ability to assess organizational and legal risk
Use collective bargaining leadership, legal-risk judgment, and transparent communication to strengthen NAIT’s labour relations outcomes.

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📌 Labour Relations Director Collective Bargaining (Alberta)
🏢 NAIT International
📍 Alberta