Director of Collective Bargaining

2 weeks ago


Dorval, Quebec, Canada Transat Full time

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Director Labor Relations and Negotiations to join our team at Transat. As a key member of our organization, you will play a critical role in ensuring the effective management of labor relations and negotiations across the company.

Key Responsibilities

  • Coordinate with the labor relations team to prepare for negotiations, participate in negotiation sessions, and assist in drafting collective agreements in accordance with management's orientations, mandates, and directives.
  • Conduct research and analysis to develop orientations, objectives, and mandate requests, support the argumentation for management proposals, and analyze union demands.
  • Consult with managers, executives, and the human resources team to obtain negotiation mandates.
  • Assist and support preparation and negotiation committees in identifying key issues and priority demands, and act as a strategist to develop necessary strategies and steps to achieve set objectives.
  • Establish innovative negotiation strategies adapted to the specific issues of each negotiation, working in collaboration with management and negotiation committee members.
  • Prepare and present negotiation mandates for approval by the Board, and assist the Chief as needed during presentations to the Board and management to address questions and present major issues related to each negotiation.
  • Act as a spokesperson and expert advisor during negotiations for the renewal of collective agreements and for certain committees stipulated in various collective agreements.
  • Provide recommendations to the CEO in developing proactive strategies related to collective negotiations and labor relations issues.
  • Coordinate and ensure the application of collective agreements and any resulting amendments (protocols, letters of agreement, grievance resolutions, etc.).
  • Share experience and expertise with other members of the negotiation committee while also being open to learning from their experiences.
  • Establish and maintain trust and good working relationships with union representatives and their members, acting as the employer's representative with union accreditations.
  • Address questions regarding the application of negotiated collective agreements.
  • Implement an effective governance structure and grievance management to minimize risks for the organization.
  • Participate in mediation meetings and grievance meetings as needed.
  • Assist labor relations team members and attorneys/legal counsel in certain litigation cases (grievance arbitration or differences, interpretation requests, judicial reviews, etc.).

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in industrial relations, business administration, or another relevant field of study.
  • Minimum of fifteen (15) years of experience in labor relations, negotiations, and legal affairs, including ten (10) years in supervisory or management roles.
  • Strong skills in writing and communication.
  • Strong grasp of financial issues and ability to create financial models.
  • The ability to exert influence.
  • Team-oriented.
  • Aptitude for conflict resolutions.
  • Versatile, autonomous, and meticulous.
  • Knowledge of the Canada Labour Code (an asset).
  • Experience with Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (an asset).
  • Proficient in MS Office software.
  • Excellent command of both French and English (oral and written).

About Transat

At Transat, we foster an environment where inclusiveness, respect, and equity reign. We endeavour to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers as well as the communities to which we travel. We encourage women, members of visible minorities, ethnic minorities, aboriginal peoples, as well as people with disabilities to submit their candidacy. Transat will accommodate people with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process. If you require an accommodation, please contact us in order to work together in meeting adequately your needs.



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