Job Description

Humans of HR is proud to partner with a prominent national organization in the search for a dynamic Labour Relations Manager—a forward-thinking professional ready to lead change across a complex, unionized environment in British Columbia.

This is more than a job—it’s a chance to play a key role in shaping labour relations strategies for a mission-driven organization that touches communities across the province. If you're energized by navigating complex challenges and building trust with diverse stakeholders, this opportunity is for you.

Your Role in This Mission

• Be the Go-To Labour Relations Specialist
• Act as the organization’s lead on all matters related to labour relations in B.C.
• Advise senior leaders and HR partners on interpreting collective agreements, aligning policy with operations, and identifying potential risks.
• Turn organizational goals into labour relations strategies that drive employee engagement and operational continuity.

Own the Bargaining Table

• Lead collective bargaining initiatives from strategic planning through to agreement implementation.
• Represent the organization as the Lead Negotiator, ensuring alignment across executive leadership, communications, and government affairs.
• Foster Strong Union Partnerships
• Serve as the key liaison with union leadership to promote mutual understanding and resolve issues collaboratively.
• Facilitate joint labour-management forums and employee relations councils to maintain constructive, goal-aligned dialogue.

Drive Proactive Labour Relations Practices

• Oversee the grievance and arbitration process, using data and analytics to identify emerging trends and risks.
• Implement tracking systems and reporting tools to support evidence-based decision-making.
• Support and Educate Leaders
• Collaborate with learning and development teams to deliver tailored training for leaders navigating unionized environments.
• Create practical tools and resources that boost leadership confidence and improve the employee experience.

Your Background and Expertise

• Degree in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Business, or a closely related field.
• Minimum 7 years of progressive HR experience in unionized settings, with at least 5 years specializing in labour relations.
• Demonstrated experience leading negotiations, resolving grievances, and managing arbitration cases.
• Strong grasp of employment legislation and collective agreement administration in B.C.
• Strategic thinker with a keen ability to assess complex scenarios and recommend thoughtful, impactful solutions.
• Skilled communicator and relationship-builder across all organizational levels.

What’s In It for You

• Competitive salary: $110,000 to $130,000 plus a 15% performance bonus
• Comprehensive benefits package including RRSP matching
• Hybrid working model (Vancouver-based), balancing flexibility with connection
• A collaborative, values-based culture focused on community and impact
• High-visibility leadership role reporting directly to the national Head of Labour Relations—with real influence and room to grow

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