Manager, Human Resources and Labour Relations

Job Title: Manager, Human Resources and Labour Relations
Location: Kanata, Ontario
Salary Range: $86,710 – $97,648

About the Role:
This is an exciting opportunity to join a mission-driven organization as the Manager of Human Resources and Labour Relations. The role is a key member of the management team, responsible for shaping people practices, fostering a positive workplace culture, and leading labour relations in a unionized environment. The position is on-site five days per week.

• Partner with leadership to develop and implement HR strategies that support organizational goals and enhance employee experience.
• Modernize employee lifecycle processes, including recruitment, onboarding, engagement, and retention.
• Advise on policy, compliance, and HR best practices.

• Provide guidance on collective agreement interpretation, administration, grievances, and arbitration.
• Lead and support negotiations and collective bargaining processes.
• Collaborate with union representatives and managers to maintain positive labour-management relations.

• Lead recruitment for key roles and develop succession pipelines.
• Oversee onboarding and orientation programs.
• Design and manage employee programs that foster engagement, equity, and inclusion.
• Monitor trends in compensation, benefits, and total rewards programs.

• Coach and support managers on performance management, disciplinary matters, and employee development.
• Conduct investigations, manage grievance processes, and provide conflict resolution guidance.
• Ensure HR practices comply with legislation and collective agreements.

• University degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Social Sciences, or related field.
• Certified Human Resources Professional designation (CHRP, CHRL, or equivalent).
• 5–10 years of progressive HR experience in a unionized environment; non-profit experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of labour relations, collective bargaining, arbitration, and grievance management.
• Proven ability to lead diverse teams and foster an inclusive workplace culture.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• HRIS experience (e.g., Dayforce) is an asset.
• Fluency in English;
  French is an asset.

• Lead HR and labour relations in a collaborative, mission-driven environment.
• Contribute to a culture of equity, inclusion, and positive employee relations.
• Competitive compensation and benefits, including a defined benefit pension plan, health and dental coverage, and four weeks’ vacation.
• Professional development and growth opportunities.