At the University of Waterloo, we create and promote a culture where everyone can reach their full potential. As an employee, you get support & opportunities that empower you to advance your career. Explore how we can bring big ideas to life, together. The University is a welcoming workplace for those of all abilities, interests, and expertise. As part of our workforce, you can do what you do best, every day. Learn more about our recruitment process. Job Requisition ID: 2026-03466 Time Type: Full time Employee Group: Staff Job Category: Human Resources Advisory Employment Type: Permanent Department: Associate Vice-President, Faculty and Academic Life
- Faculty Relations Hiring Range: $87,620.25
- $109,525.32 Posting Information: This posting is for an existing vacancy. The internal posting deadline for this position is Thursday, November 5 at 11:59PM. Primary Purpose University of Waterloo is a leading global innovation hub that drives economic and social prosperity for Canada and the world. With more than 41,000 students, we are home to the world's largest co-op education talent pipeline, game-changing research and technology, and to an unmatched entrepreneurial culture. Together, these create partnerships and solutions to tackle today's and tomorrow's challenges. Faculty and Academic Life provides leadership and expertise across three intersecting areas: Faculty Relations, Faculty Life Cycle, and Policy Review and Development. Working closely with Deans and other senior leaders, the Office supports faculty recruitment, retention, performance management, career development, and faculty relations, while providing strategic advice and guidance on academic employment matters and institutional policy. This role provides senior-level labour relations expertise to support the University’s academic, operational,



and strategic objectives. The position acts as a strategic advisor to leaders on complex and sensitive employee and labour relations matters, exercising independence in the assessment, management, and resolution of issues. This role leads grievance resolution, supports collective bargaining, fosters constructive labour-management relationships, and identifies and mitigates institutional risk. Through strategic analysis, sound judgement, and collaboration, the role delivers practical and defensible solutions aligned with institutional priorities. Key Accountabilities
- Labour Relations Advisory Provides expert advice and strategic guidance to leaders on complex labour and employee relations matters, and collective agreement interpretation, exercising a high degree of judgement and autonomy.
- Grievance, Dispute Resolution, and Case Management Leads the resolution of complex, sensitive, and high-risk labour and employment matters, including grievances, complaints, workplace disputes, and investigations, working collaboratively with employees, leaders, and union/employee association representatives. Represents and advises the University in grievance meetings, mediations, and other dispute resolution processes by developing strategies and presenting information, recommendations, and supporting documentation. Oversees labour relations case files and ensures records are accurate, complete, confidential,



and maintained in accordance with legislative, regulatory, collective agreement, and institutional requirements.
- Collective Agreement Administration Provides expert guidance on the interpretation, application, and administration of collective agreements, policies, and employment practices while promoting compliance and mitigating institutional risk.
- Collective Bargaining Support Provides strategic bargaining expertise through sector scans, benchmarking, and analysis of labour relations trends, emerging issues, and institutional priorities. Leads or significantly contributes to the development and evaluation of bargaining proposals and strategies, and collective agreement language through research, analysis, and recommendations that align with institutional goals. Prepares and reviews reports, settlement agreements, bargaining documentation, and related labour relations materials to support effective decision making and bargaining outcomes.
- Labour Relations Risk Management Independently identifies, assesses, and mitigates complex labour relations risks through proactive consultation, analysis, and strategic recommendations that support compliant, effective, and sustainable employment practices.
- Labour-Management Relations Develops, maintains, and strengthens effective working relationships with unions and their representatives, faculty and staff associations, and leaders to support constructive labour-management relations and facilitate the resolution of complex issues. Represents the labour relations function on labour relations and other institutional committees as required, providing expert advice, strategic guidance, and recommendations.
- Program, Policy, and Process Improvement Le

📌 Senior Labour Relations Consultant (London)
🏢 University of Waterloo
📍 London