Senior Labour Relations Lawyer

2 weeks ago


Calgary, Alberta, Canada Ledcor Construction, Inc. Full time
Labour Relations Expertise

We are seeking an experienced Senior Labour Relations Lawyer to join our legal team at Ledcor Construction, Inc.

This role will provide expert advice and strategic guidance on complex Labour Relations and Human Resources legal matters across the organization, ensuring effective resolutions are established efficiently within company guidelines. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of Canadian federal and provincial employment law and human rights legislation.

The successful candidate will have significant experience in representation and case development in unjust dismissals, grievance arbitration, and human rights complaints, as well as expertise in conflict resolution and mediation.

This position can be based in various locations, including Vancouver, Edmonton, Calgary, or Toronto, with occasional travel required for project meetings and training sessions.

We offer a competitive salary range of $140,000 - $180,000 per year, depending on experience, as well as a comprehensive benefits package, ongoing employee training and development opportunities, and career growth prospects.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide expert legal advice on labour relations strategies when bidding on and setting up new projects and/or during the life cycle of a collective agreement.
  • Advises stakeholders through research and analysis of current labour relations issues, including labour codes and other relevant legislation, case law, and previous opinions obtained in current and new markets for Ledcor, providing insights and recommendations to support strategic decision-making.
  • Leads and represents (with assistance from external counsel where warranted) Ledcor's interests at hearings, mediations, and civil proceedings for all employment law issues, including unjust dismissals, discrimination claims, grievances, mediations, arbitrations, and Labour Board matters as required.
  • Partners with senior HR leadership to provide expert legal advice and guidance to managers, HR colleagues, and other Ledcor stakeholders on a variety of employment legal issues.
  • Develops and implements compliant employment policies that align with current best practices.
  • Provides training and education to colleagues on labour law implications and compliance.

Requirements:

  • A minimum of 8 years of legal experience specializing in labour relations and employment law, with some in-house legal experience preferred.
  • Bachelor's Degree (Canada) / Juris Doctor in Law.
  • Member in good standing of a provincial law society.
  • Familiarity with United States employment law is an asset.
  • Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and build relationships at all levels.

About Us:

Ledcor Construction, Inc. is one of North America's most diversified construction companies. We believe diversity, equity, and inclusion should be part of everything we do. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer and welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds.



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