Senior Manager Labour Relations

1 day ago


Oshawa, Ontario, Canada Ontario Power Generation Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Manager Labour Relations to join our team at Ontario Power Generation. As a key member of our Labour Relations department, you will play a critical role in managing labour relations activities, resolving labour disputes, and providing strategic advice and guidance on the interpretation of collective agreements, procedures, and policies.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide oversight to all grievance activities and represent OPG in various processes as necessary.
  • Lead diverse negotiations, including contract renewals, midterm discussions, and drafting letters of expectations, as well as communicate and implement changes to the Collective Agreement.
  • Provide support, assistance, and advice to the Director and Vice-President of Labour Relations and other senior human resource professionals concerning Labour Relations matters.
  • Provide recommendations for collective agreement changes based on a thorough understanding of the agreement, labour relations practices, precedents, and policies.
  • Stay informed of current trends and events in labour relations and their significance to OPG.
  • Develop and maintain harmonious, effective working relationships with employee representatives, ensuring timely consultation and joint processes wherever possible.
  • Identify the need for Labour Relations training and ensure it is developed and delivered to meet client needs and expectations.
  • Interface with external contacts and agents to identify/resolve issues.
  • Lead and participate in committees, working groups, and strategic reviews for the purpose of exploring HR strategic issues and providing conclusions and recommendations.
  • Manage and mentor staff responsible for providing Labour Relations services.
  • Manage department budget to ensure financial results are realized.
  • Prepare briefing notes, board memoranda, and other submissions for senior management. Review submitted documents to ensure business implications are reflected appropriately.
  • Provide advice and support to senior management with respect to strategic Labour Relations issues impacting business success, collective bargaining, and relations with the unions, contractors, and other external groups.
Requirements
  • 4-Year University Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
  • Master's of Industrial Relations (MIR), Bachelor of Laws (LL.B), and/or Master's of Business Administration (MBA) with a focus in Labour Relations is an asset.
  • Certification in labour relations or Human Resources (CHRP, CHRL) is an asset.
  • Minimum of 3-5 years of strategic labour relations experience in a unionized environment. Must be able to provide strategic labour relations advice and counsel.
  • Sound knowledge of labour relations principles, processes, best practices, theories, trends, and related legislation and arbitral jurisprudence in both public and private sectors.
  • Extensive experience with grievance administration and collective agreement interpretation.
  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate with others and use superior judgement, business awareness, and political acuity to provide risk-based advice.
  • Strong knowledge of employment and other provincial and federal legislative requirements.
  • Ability to quickly understand business processes and navigate organization and support systems to deliver results.
What We Offer
  • Exceptional range of opportunities province-wide.
  • Long-term career growth and development opportunities.
  • Electricity is vital to the province and OPG's clean electricity is helping decarbonize other sectors.
Our Commitment to Employment Equity

We are committed to employment equity and encourage applicants from equity-seeking communities (Indigenous Peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, and women). We strongly believe that alleviating the under-representation of equity-seeking individuals will create a stronger OPG team and allow us to better serve the needs of our diverse communities.



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