Build Relationships. Resolve Challenges. Strengthen Our Workforce.

Carlson Construction Group, proudly family-owned and operating for more than 55 years, is one of British Columbia's leading specialty contractors. Our group of companies includes Vancouver Pile Driving, Brymark Installations Group, Corwest Fabrications, and Carlson Marine & Industrial Rentals Ltd. Together, we deliver complex heavy civil, industrial, marine, and deep foundation projects across Western Canada.

We are seeking a Labor Relations Specialist to support our growing group of companies. This role is ideal for an experienced labor relations professional who excels at building trust, providing practical guidance, navigating complex workplace issues, and fostering positive labor-management relationships. You will serve as a trusted advisor to leaders across the organization while helping ensure compliance, consistency, and solid workforce engagement.

Why Join Carlson Construction Group?

- Play a key role in supporting positive labor-management relationships across multiple businesses.
- Partner directly with General Managers, operational leaders, and project teams.
- Influence workplace culture and employee engagement initiatives.
- Join a respected BC-based organization with a long history of success.
- Receive competitive compensation, benefits, and professional development opportunities.

What You'll Be Responsible For

Labor Relations & Collective Agreement Administration

- Advise General Managers and operational leaders on labor relations matters.
- Interpret and administer collective agreements,



labor policies, and workplace procedures.
- Act as a liaison between management and union representatives.
- Support labor-management meetings and relationship-building initiatives.
- Assist with grievance management, investigations, and dispute resolution.
- Ensure compliance with collective agreements, employment legislation, and company policies.
- Monitor labor relations trends and identify potential risks and opportunities.

Employee & Union Relations

- Build positive working relationships with employees, union representatives, project teams, and leadership.
- Support conflict resolution and workplace issue management.
- Conduct workplace investigations and fact-finding exercises.
- Provide coaching and guidance to managers on labor and employee relations matters.
- Promote respectful workplace practices and employee engagement.

Operational Support

- Partner with General Managers on workforce planning and labor relations strategies.
- Participate in workforce meetings, project kickoffs, and labor-management discussions.
- Support retention, recruitment, and employee engagement initiatives.
- Prepare reports, recommendations, and labor relations updates for leadership teams.





Compliance & Risk Management

- Ensure compliance with labor legislation, collective agreements, company policies, and industry best practices.
- Support labor relations audits and compliance reviews.
- Maintain accurate and confidential labor relations documentation.
- Assist in developing labor relations policies, procedures, and programs.

Human Resources Support

- Support recruitment, onboarding, orientation, performance management, training, and employee development.
- Maintain employee records and HRIS data.
- Prepare workforce reports and metrics.
- Respond to employee inquiries regarding HR policies, benefits, and procedures.
- Assist with compensation reviews, employee engagement initiatives, and organizational development projects.
- Support workforce planning, organizational change initiatives, and special projects.
- Perform other duties as assigned.

What You'll Bring

Education & Qualifications

- Degree or Diploma in Labor Relations, Industrial Relations, Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
- CPHR designation or labor relations certification is an asset.

Experience

- Minimum 5 years of labor relations experience.
- Experience in construction, heavy civil, industrial, manufacturing, marine, energy, or other unionized environments preferred.
- Experience interpreting and administering collective agreements.
- Experience managing grievances, investigations, and labor-management relationships.
- Knowledge of employment leg

📌 Labor Relations Specialist (North Vancouver)
🏢 Carlson Construction Group
📍 North Vancouver