Work as a Labour Relations Specialist in a Dynamic Environment

3 days ago

Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada Valard Group of Companies Full time

Valard Group of Companies, a leading utility contractor and part of the Quanta Group, is seeking an experienced Labour Relations Specialist to join our team. As a dynamic and fast-paced environment, this role plays a key role in recruiting skilled field workers and ensuring effective labour relations.

This position focuses heavily on sourcing and recruiting skilled trade professionals, including heavy-duty mechanics, equipment operators, labourers, etc., while also supporting collective agreement administration, grievance handling, and employee relations. The ideal candidate thrives in fast-paced environments, enjoys hands-on recruitment, and has a solid understanding of unionized workplaces.

This is a fixed-term role with a competitive salary range of $80,000 - $110,000 per year, depending on experience. Valard offers a complete range of employee benefits and opportunities for career growth.

Responsibilities:
  • Lead full-cycle recruitment for skilled trade and field roles, including heavy-duty mechanics, equipment operators, laborers, etc.
  • Partner with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and action proactive recruitment processes.
  • Create and post job advertisements with local and participating Indigenous communities and applicable unions.
  • Collaborate with Indigenous and local communities to create talent pipelines.
  • Represent the company at career fairs, community events, and networking functions to build brand awareness and attract candidates.
  • Conduct candidate screening and communicate position offers to successful applicants.
  • Administrated onboarding processes for new hires, including site-specific orientations, union paperwork, and collecting required certifications.
Labor Relations:
  • Assist with the administration and interpretation of collective agreements, ensuring compliance.
  • Support the grievance process by documenting issues and gathering documentation.
  • Participate in labour-management meetings.
  • Serve as the first point of contact for union representatives and employees regarding labour-related matters.
Requirements:
  • 2-5 years of experience in HR, recruitment, or labour relations, preferably in a unionized environment.
  • Primarily camp-based with occasional travel to other project sites and job fairs.
  • Availability outside of regular working hours may be required to meet project needs.
  • Experience recruiting in the construction, utility, or heavy industry sectors.
  • Familiarity with employment laws and safety standards applicable to field operations.
  • Knowledge of full-cycle recruitment processes, especially for trades and field positions.
  • Experience with collective agreements.
  • Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with multiple stakeholders.
  • Proficiency in HRIS systems, applicant tracking systems (ATS), and Microsoft Office.
  • Valid driver's license required.

We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates' education and experience best meets the needs of the position. Only individuals selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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