Director of Labour Relations

6 days ago

Mississauga, Ontario, Canada Maple Leaf Foods Full time

The Opportunity:

Reporting to the VP of Labour Relations, the Director of Labour Relations is a key member of the HR Labour Relations team at Maple Leaf Foods. This role is responsible for the strategic and tactical execution of the Employee and Labour Relations strategy and operational plan for the company's network of manufacturing and distribution locations.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Oversee and manage plant-based HR staff on Labour Relations matters, including building effective union relations, investigations, performance matters, complaints, grievances, labour relations-related legislation, and other union-related issues.
  • Participate in the development of the Maple Leaf LR/ER strategic and tactical plan, contributing to the formulation of HR's operational and strategic goals and objectives.
  • Negotiate and draft settlement agreements, implement, interpret, and administer Collective Agreements.
  • Create a team-based and integrated approach to Labour and Employee Relations.
  • Work with stakeholders on grievance, complaints, and conflict resolutions, representing Maple Leaf Foods at arbitration/board hearings when necessary.
  • Develop and manage LR/ER/HR KPIs.
  • Ensure the development of labour relations skills through training seminars and information sessions.
  • Leverage best practices across the network to establish Maple Leaf standards for attendance management, discipline, policies, and labour-related topics.
  • Support locations with positive employee relations activities to ensure strong communications and relations between management and workers.
  • Advise on behalf of HR and Labour Relations for Corporate initiatives to ensure worker-related perspectives are considered.

Requirements:

  • 7-10 years of working experience in Human Resources and Labour Relations in a unionized environment, with an emphasis on significant multi-site collective agreement locations.
  • Demonstrated knowledge/experience of leading collective agreement negotiations.
  • Ability to provide advice and counsel to business while using influence.
  • Broad knowledge of employment legislation: Labour Relations Act, Human Rights Code, Employment Standards Act, etc.
  • Strong leadership skills with emphasis on coaching, teamwork, development, and influencing others.
  • Excellent verbal and written communications with excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and opportunities, translate these into clear and effective goals while maintaining a continuous improvement mindset.
  • Strong business acumen and labour analytics experience.
  • University Degree or completion of a College Diploma Program in Human Resources or related discipline. Human Resources Leader (CHRL) or Master of Industrial Relations (MIR) desirable.

What We Offer:

  • Being part of a high-performance, people-focused company with a unique vision to become the most sustainable protein company on earth.
  • An inclusive company culture and a work environment that keeps our people safe, rewards excellence, and empowers everyone to learn and contribute their best.
  • A hybrid work model that balances remote work and office collaboration.
  • Competitive Health and Wellness benefits, including programs focused on improving mental health and wellbeing.
  • Defined Contribution Pension Plan with company matching.
  • Learning and development opportunities, including workshops and resources for skill development.
  • Comprehensive tuition reimbursement program.
  • Support for community impact through volunteer days.

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