Labour Relations Consultant

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Time Type:
Full time Employee Group:
Staff Job Category:
Human Resources Advisory

Employment Type:

Permanent Department:
Human Resources - Labour Relations Hiring Range: $80,248.28 - $

Posting Information:
This posting is for an existing vacancy. The internal posting deadline for this position is Thursday, October 1 2026, at 11:59PM.

Provides senior-level labour relations expertise to support the University’s operational and strategic objectives. The position advises leaders on complex employee and labour relations matters, promotes consistent collective agreement and policy administration, supports grievance resolution and collective bargaining, strengthens constructive labour-management relationships, and identifies and mitigates institutional risk. Through sound professional judgment, research, analysis, and collaboration, the role delivers practical and defensible solutions aligned with institutional needs.

Provides specialized advice and guidance to leaders on labour relations, collective agreement interpretation, and employee relations matters. Advises on the labour relations implications of organizational change, restructuring, workforce planning, and strategic initiatives.

Facilitates the resolution of complex labour and employment matters, including grievances, complaints, workplace disputes, and investigations, in collaboration with employees, leaders, and union or employee association representatives. Supports the University in grievance meetings, mediations, and other dispute resolution processes by preparing and presenting information, recommendations, and supporting documentation. Oversees labour relations case files and ensures records are accurate, complete, confidential, and maintained in accordance with legislative, regulatory, collective agreement, and institutional requirements.

Promotes consistent interpretation, application, and administration of collective agreements, policies, and employment practices while supporting compliance and mitigating institutional risk.

Provides strategic bargaining support through sector scans, benchmarking, and analysis of labour relations trends, emerging issues, and institutional priorities. Supports the development and evaluation of bargaining proposals, strategies, and collective agreement language through research, analysis, and recommendations aligned with institutional goals. Prepares reports, settlement agreements, bargaining documentation, and related labour relations materials.

Identifies, assesses, and mitigates labour relations risks through proactive consultation, analysis, and recommendations that support compliant and effective employment practices.

Develops and maintains effective working relationships with unions and their representatives, faculty and staff associations, and leaders to support constructive labour-management relations. Participates in labour relations and other institutional committees as required, providing labour relations expertise and recommendations.

Contributes to the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of labour relations policies, programs, practices, and resources. Collaborates with leaders to develop tools, resources, and training that strengthen leadership capability and support effective labour relations administration across the University.

• Undergraduate degree specializing in Human Resources, Business, Law, Industrial Relations, or a related field, or an institutionally recognized equivalent combination of education and experience. Formal education in Industrial Relations is preferred. Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) or Certified Human Resources Leader (CHRL) designation is preferred.

• Minimum four years of related work…