Labour Relations Officer; Academic

Overview

Job Number: J

Job Title:

Labour Relations Officer (Academic)
Job Type: Continuing Full Time
Department:
Office of the Deputy Provost (Academic Operations and Planning)
Job Category:
Administrative
Number of Positions: 1
Date Posted (dd/mm/yyyy): 03/02/2026
Closing Date (dd/mm/yyyy): 17/02/2026
Salary (with Salary Rate): 74,328./Year
Assignment Duration From: 02/03/2026
Employee Group:
Non-Union
Salary Level: NU04
Hours Per Week: 35
Date Position Available: 02/03/2026

About Carleton University Carleton University is situated on unceded Algonquin territory and bordered by the Rideau River and the Rideau Canal, a UNESCO World Heritage site, in Ottawa, Ontario. The university is just minutes from the heart of our nation's government and G-7 organizations and this capital advantage provides opportunities for staff and faculty and students to make a positive impact in our community and around the world.

Named a Top 100 Employer in 2023, 2024 and 2025, and a National Capital Region Top Employer for 10 consecutive years, Carleton University is one of Canada’s most resourceful and productive hubs of learning and research, fuelling a rich talent pipeline that is supporting social and economic renewal. The university’s smart, caring and connected community inspires and empowers individuals to become change leaders who drive impact in the world while challenging conventional modes of thinking and doing.

At Carleton, we are committed to fostering an innovative, equitable and welcoming work environment. Carleton is also a nationally certified Healthy Workplace and is a recipient of the Canada Awards for Excellence, Healthy Workplace Order of Excellence and Platinum Level Certification for Mental Health  university’s Strategic Integrated Plan  is an ambitious vision for the future, anchored in Carleton’s strengths and student-centric, community-engaged values.

Responsibilities include: supporting the Director, Labour Relations (Academic) in the day-to-day operational requirements of the department; providing research and recommendations regarding the interpretation of collective agreements; coordinating various academic labour relations initiatives; assisting with gathering information related to grievances; assisting in the preparation for and coordination of joint union-management committees; providing situational analysis as needed; supporting activities related to negotiating, maintaining, and ensuring adherence to the university's collective bargaining agreements.

The incumbent must possess the following qualifications:

• Knowledge of relevant governing legislation, collective agreements, policies and procedures
• Knowledge of the broader university academic units, departments, and divisions
• Knowledge of office productivity software and databases, internet browsers and search engines, discipline-specific software, enterprise software, and technology devices
• Ability to write/amend documents that accurately capture issue(s).
• Ability to use independent judgement and to manage and impart confidential information.
• Ability to analyze complex information, and to define and solve problems.
• Ability to investigate and analyze claims information and to draw conclusions.
• Ability to gather data, compile information and prepare reports.
• Knowledge of current and emerging legislation, issues and trends as appropriate to the position.

The above is normally acquired through the completion of:

• A Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field
• Minimum of three years of previous labour relations and human resources program and service experience.

Equivalencies will be considered. Applicants are encouraged to provide information which may demonstrate equivalent qualifications. Please note that applicants may be required to complete an employment test as part of the selection process for this position. Those applicants that are selected for an interview will be requested to contact the Human Resource Advisor assigned to this competition as soon as possible to discuss any accommodation requirements.

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