Labour Relations Specialist

Alta Steel Inc. is seeking an experienced, dedicated and motivated professional to join as a Labour Relations Specialist. Reporting to the Manager, Labour Relations, this role will be responsible for working closely with leaders in providing labour relations support and expertise.

• Provide strategic advice and subject matter expertise on labour relations.
• Lead and facilitate workplace investigations that have varying levels of difficulty and sensitivity, related to themes of code of conduct, performance management and harassment/workplace violence.
• Provide recommendations to leaders to correct behaviours using performance management tools.
• Provide strategic advice to leaders on the interpretation of the collective bargaining agreement, policies and procedures.
• Facilitate the grievance process including research, interpretation of alleged violation(s), developing responses and organizing documentation for issues that need to be progressed.
• Draft, develop and edit various documentations related to the scope of labour relations and human resources.
• Work with leaders with identifying and preparing to pursue strategic issues and to develop arguments to defend the Company's position.
• Facilitate reasonable cause and post-incident Alcohol & Drug Testing, using 3 rd party providers.
• Research industry trends related to labour relations climate.
• Support any other activities that advances the Labour Relations strategy.

• Post-secondary education in Labour Relations, Human Resources, Business Administration and/or related field.
• Minimum 3-5+ years of demonstrated Labour Relations experience in industrial/manufacturing work setting.
• Demonstrated experience in leading and facilitating workplace investigations.
• Experience in working with and advising leaders with solid judgement and sense of initiative.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and communications skills, verbal and written.
• Ability to “seek to understand” and asking the right questions to find the true source of conflict.
• Eager to learn and take on new challenges as they become available.

• Standard schedule of work is Monday to Friday from 7:30am to 4:30pm, with occasional business requirement to work outside of standard hours for scheduled investigations.
• Full-time, permanent opportunity. No remote work or hybrid work available.
• Compensation includes: base salary, bonus, health benefits and pension contributions.
• Incumbent must be comfortable with wearing PPE and frequently entering plant settings.
• Pre-Employment Criminal Background check and Alcohol & Drug test is required.

This posting will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.