Labor Relations Specialist

Industry: Manufacturing / Industrial (Unionized Environment)

We are seeking an experienced a Bilingual Industrial Relations Specialist with a strong HR background to lead labour relations activities within a unionized manufacturing environment. This role will be responsible for managing collective bargaining agreements, handling grievances, conducting workplace investigations, and serving as a key liaison between management and union representatives.

• Manage and administer multiple Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs)
• Lead and support collective bargaining negotiations
• Handle and resolve grievances
  , disputes, and arbitration matters
• Conduct thorough and objective workplace investigations
• Provide strategic guidance to leadership on labour relations matters
• Ensure compliance with provincial labour laws and employment standards
• Partner with Operations and Plant Leadership to support workforce planning and employee relations
• Support disciplinary processes and progressive discipline management
• Maintain positive working relationships with union representatives and shop stewards
• Develop and implement HR policies aligned with union agreements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, or related field
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Industrial Relations within a unionized manufacturing or industrial environment
• Strong experience managing CBAs and grievance procedures
• Proven experience in collective bargaining and labour negotiations
• Solid understanding of labour legislation
• Experience conducting workplace investigations
• Strong conflict resolution and communication skills
• Ability to influence and build credibility with senior leadership and union partners

• Experience managing multiple unionized groups