CLAC Labour & Employee Relations Specialist
Job in
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Listed on 2026-10-02
Listing for:
Impact Recruitment
Part Time, Per diem
position Listed on 2026-10-02
Job specializations:
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HR/Recruitment
Regulatory Compliance Specialist, HR Generalist / Talent Management
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Our client is seeking a hands-on Labour & Employee Relations Specialist to join their Edmonton, Alberta team . This newly created role offers the opportunity to become a key resource for field leaders across Western Canada, providing support with employee relations, labour relations, investigations, grievances, and collective agreement interpretation. You will initially be an individual contributor, with the potential to grow into a leadership role as the function develops.
About Our Client
Our client is a large, established organization with operations across Western Canada and a significant presence in the construction and industrial sectors. They are committed to delivering complex projects while building strong relationships with their employees, leaders, and labour partners.
About The Opportunity
This is a newly created position within the human resources team, designed to provide dedicated Labour and Employee Relations support to field operations. Reporting to the HR Director, you will work closely with field supervisors, construction managers, and operational leaders to provide practical advice and resolve employee and labour relations matters.
This is a hands-on position suited to someone who enjoys working directly with operational teams, is comfortable handling sensitive employee issues, and can confidently provide guidance in a fast-moving project environment.
About The Position
Act as the primary advisor to field leaders on employee and labour relations matters.
Provide guidance on performance management, disciplinary issues, employee concerns, and workplace conflicts.
Conduct investigations and resolve complex employee relations issues.
Interpret and apply CLAC collective agreements, pre-job agreements, site documentation, and project requirements.
Manage grievances and support pre-job and collective bargaining activities.
Build strong relationships with field supervisors, construction managers, CLAC representatives, and other labour stakeholders.
Support pay issues, rate audits, employee correspondence, and other labour-related administration.
Gather and analyze labour data, including market rates and labour costing information.
Support workforce planning and labour strategies across construction projects.
Travel to project sites throughout Western Canada as required.
Provide occasional evening or weekend support when urgent project-site matters arise.
The Requirements
4+ years of progressive HR experience, including Labour Relations.
Direct experience working in a CLAC unionized environment is mandatory.
Degree or Diploma in Human Resources.
Experience with grievances, investigations, collective agreement interpretation, and employee relations.
Experience supporting employees and leaders within an industrial construction or project environment is strongly preferred.
Strong understanding of collective bargaining and labour relations practices.
Strong negotiation, judgment, and problem-solving skills.
Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities and limited information.
Highly proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
Comfortable working independently and being the first point of contact for field-based employee and labour relations issues.
Willingness to travel to project sites across Western Canada.
Flexibility to provide support outside regular hours when required.
Compensation
Annual salary range is $120,000–$140,000, based on experience
Competitive vacation
5 sick days
Flexible benefits program with employer-paid base coverage
Health Spending and Wellness Account
RRSP matching program
Discretionary annual bonus
Unique work hours that include Friday half days depending on business needs
Overtime, evening and weekend availability will be required, time off in lieu.
Edmonton-based with travel to project sites across Western Canada
we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
To be considered, applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, including holding any required permits.
Accommodation is available upon request throughout all stages of the recruitment process.
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