Senior Advisor, Labour Relations
Location(s)
Montreal, QC (Canada)Job Description
MandateUnder the supervision of the Manager, Human Resources, the Senior Specialist, Labor Relations is responsible for the strategic and operational management of labor relations for Velan North America.
More specifically, the incumbent acts as the spokesperson for the organization in the establishment and creation of the mandate and the negotiation of collective agreements to ensure the success of the company’s transformational project and the sustainability of its operations.
Key Responsibilities
Transformation and collective agreements
- As a principal negotiator, work with human resources leadership, executive group, operations team and union leadership in the preparation and creation of new collective agreements in line with an evolving manufacturing strategy, based on the model of partnership previously established during the course of an organizational transformation program.
- Develop and draft texts of collective agreements, protocols, agreements or other types of contracts.
- Advise managers on labor relations to maintain a positive work climate and optimize the performance of individuals and groups, notably by quickly finding effective resolution to labor relations related problems.
- Manage all aspects of governance and represent the organization on various committees, working in partnership with union leaders to proactively address issues, concerns and opportunities.
- Participate in organizational development issues and work closely with the human resources management and organizational development team to support related changes.
- Ensure the implementation of working conditions in line with collective agreements and develop related operational processes.
- Contribute to the development of the culture change plan and to the coaching of the operations management team.
- Monitor the application of collective agreements and document the interpretations thereof.
- Analyze contentious situations and recommend appropriate interventions (crisis management, disciplinary and administrative investigations, harassment complaints, etc.).
- Analyze grievances, disagreements and other submitted disputes by assessing their merits, formulating appropriate recommendations and advising managers on settlement opportunities.
- Monitor case laws, perform analyses and formulate recommendations in areas of expertise.
Requirements
Scope- Velan North America
Education
- Bachelor's degree in industrial relations, law or related field.
- Member of the Ordre des conseillers en ressources humaines agréés (asset).
Experience
- 10 to 15 years of experience in labor relations in the manufacturing sector in Canada and the United States, specifically in the creation, negotiation and implementation of labor relations strategies at the corporate level
Knowledge
- Fluency in French and English (written and oral).
Skills
- Ability to manage working relationships with multiple unions.
- Ability to adapt to different clienteles and to act in a context of transformation.
- Ability to make decisions and make clear recommendations related to the strategy and objectives of the organization.
- Ability to demonstrate rigor.
- Sense of responsibility in the performance of their duties and the ability to identify organizational priorities.
- Ability to communicate both in writing and orally (summary of analysis, report, listening skills, ability to make presentations and lead groups).
- Ability to work in a team and demonstrate initiative, autonomy and creativity.
- Possess a strong sense of ethics in customer relations and service within a public company.
Teamwork & Cooperation
Is willing and able to work cooperatively and supportively with colleagues; develops positive and open relationships with team members to solve problems and achieve business goals.
Results Orientation
Can be counted on to exceed expectations successfully; is constantly and consistently an excellent performer; is very bottom-line oriented; steadfastly pushes self and others for results.
Communications
Must have very good oral and written communication. Ability to lead discussion, workshop and meeting. Demonstrate assertiveness and capacity to influence.
Working Conditions
- Extra hours on weekdays and weekend in peak periods.
- Regular travel to various plants across North America.
