Labour Relations Business Partner BC

Labour Relations Business Partner
- Delta, BC Job Description

Title: Labour Relations Business Partner

Location: Head Office
- Delta, BC with Hybrid Opportunities

Job type: Full Time

Salary: $80,000 - $100,000 per annum

At Alpine, our People & Culture team works closely with our operations leaders to help navigate the day-to-day challenges that come with a large,fast-pacedand unionized workforce.

We'relooking for a Labour Relations Business Partner who brings strong labour relations experience whereyou'llbe a trusted advisor to operations, helping leaders understand and apply collective agreements, manage employee issues, and build productive relationships with our union partners.

You'll work through a wide range of matters, from grievances and discipline to investigations, attendance, accommodations, performance concerns, and changes in the workplace. You'll need to be comfortable having difficult conversations, challenging decisions when needed, and providing practical advice that considers both the collective agreement and the needs of the business.

• Provide day-to-day labour relations advice, including collective agreement interpretation and application
• Manage grievances from intake through resolution andparticipatein grievance and labour-management meetings
• Coachleaders on progressive discipline, attendance management, performance, workplace conduct, and other employee matters
• Build andmaintainpositive, productive relationships with union representatives
• Lead andparticipatein collective bargaining, including preparing proposals, researching issues, developing bargaining strategies, and negotiating collective agreements
• Support the implementation of new collective agreements and ensure negotiated changes are applied consistently
• Provide guidance on seniority, scheduling, hours of work, overtime, leaves, job postings, and other collective agreement provisions
• Identifylabour relations trends and work with leaders to address concerns proactively and improve workplace practices
• Conduct workplace investigations and provide practical, balanced recommendations
• Support accommodations, return-to-work processes, and other matters where collective agreement and legislative requirements intersect
• Advise leaders on employment legislation, human rights, occupational health and safety, and other workplace requirements
• Maintainaccuratedocumentation and records related to labour relations matters
• Partner with the broader People & Culture team on organizational changes, policies, programs, and initiatives with labour relationsimpications
• Support special projects, other duties, events, and changing operational requirements

• 5+years of progressivehumanresources experience with significant labour relations experience in a unionized environment
• Strong experience interpreting and applying collective agreements in a day-to-day operational environment
• Demonstrated experience managing grievances, progressive discipline, workplace investigations, attendance management, accommodations, and other complex labour relations matters
• Experienceparticipatingin grievance meetings, labour-management meetings, mediations, arbitrations, multi-employernegotiationsor other formal labour relations & processes
• Confident advising and coaching leaders through difficult employee and workplace situations
• Strong understanding oflabour and employment legislation
• Strong communication, negotiation, conflict resolution, and relationship-building skills
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced multi-union operational environment where priorities can change quickly
• Ability to travel to worksites as required
• Must be able to obtain andmaintaincompany and/or client-required security clearances

Alpine is one of Canada's leading facility services providers, delivering cleaning, maintenance, and support services across a variety of industries. We are committed to creating exceptional client experiences while fostering a workplace where our people can grow, develop, and succeed.

If you're a relationship-focused People & Culture professional who enjoys solving complex challenges, partnering with leaders, and making a meaningful impact, we'd love to hear from you. and join a team that values collaboration, adaptability, and creating exceptional employee experiences.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications for all who are eligible to apply. We value diversity and strive to create an inclusive, accessible workplace…