Labour Relations Advisor

When applicable, Bombardier promotes flexible and hybrid work policies.

At Bombardier, we design, build and maintain the world’s peak-performing aircraft for the world’s most discerning people and businesses, governments and militaries. We have been successful in setting the highest standards by putting our people at the heart of it all, and defining excellence, together.

Working at Bombardier means operating at the highest level. Every day, you are part of a team that delivers superior experiences and products, pushing the boundaries of what's possible in our industry and beyond. By prioritizing employee growth and development, we empower everyone to reach their full potential on their own terms, because the best work happens when you are free to be yourself and share your unique expertise.

With our employees’ well-being top of mind, we offer a comprehensive and competitive Benefits Program, which includes the following:

• Insurance plans (Dental, medical, life insurance, disability, and more)
• Retirement savings plan
• Employee Assistance Program

• Advise Human Resource Business Partners (HRBPs), Leaders, Managers, and the Senior Leadership Team on complex and multi-faceted labour relations matters
• Provide expert advice and counsel on the interpretation and application of the collective agreement, corporate policies, relevant legislation, and case law.
• In coordination with the LR Intern, manage and lead the OT equalization process including ensuring minimization of liability and leading EOY reconciliation.
• Provide advice and counsel on matters related to discipline up to and including termination, human rights, harassment, discrimination, and workplace violence.
• As required, develop training for leaders on various issues related to the administration of the collective agreement such as overtime and discipline.
• Responsible for assisting the Manager, LR and Director, HR in collective bargaining in the aerospace manufacturing sector with UNIFOR, Local 112 and Local 673
• Collaborate with management regarding communication of departmental objectives and development, and implementation of labour relations initiatives.
• Attend various union committees with the management team including but not limited to the joint labour management committee or the joint training committee.
• Participate in ad hoc projects and assignments related to labour relations such as implementing a grievance management system or developing various leadership tools.
• In coordination with the LR Intern, responsible for ensuring grievance files contain required documentation and the grievance tracker has up to date information.
• As required, conduct complex internal investigations in an aerospace manufacturing environment that are thorough, complete, objective, and defensible.
• Provide advice and counsel to the health centre on complex return to work and duty to accommodate cases and assist in managing issues through to arbitration.
• Participate and lead grievance hearings and prepare grievance replies and prepare for and attend mediation and/or arbitration, as required.

• You have at least five (5) years experience in labour relations and/or human resources preferably in a senior role with complex responsibilities.
• You possess a bachelor’s degree in labour relations, industrial relations, law, legal studies, human rights, and/or human resources management, or equivalent.
• You have proven and demonstrated experience leading a labour relations portfolio in a complex unionized environment preferably with multiple unions.
• You have demonstrated technology skills including ability to use Microsoft Office (e.g., Excel) and have experience with SAP and other HR related software.
• You have excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills as well as strong mediation and deescalation skills to manage difficult conversations.
• You have demonstrated experience in collective bargaining including conducting research, preparing mandates, and preparing and/or costing proposals.
• You have strong communication, problem solving, and leadership skills necessary to effectively work across all functions and…