Manager, Labour Relations

**Job Description**:
**Manager, Labour Relations**

**Human Resources, Corporate Services**

**Status**:Regular Full Time

**Salary Range: $104,508.00 to $130,636.00 **per annum (plus comprehensive benefits)

**Work mode: Hybrid** see below for more details about this work mode.

**Location: 7120 Hurontario Street, Mississauga ON**

**Hours of work: 35 hours per week**

**Who we are**:
The
**Corporate Services** teams deliver vital services and functions for the organization and the community by providing expertise and advice that support the overall success of our organization, and work towards building a
**_Community for Life._** Corporate Services department plays a pivotal role in supporting the completion of Term of Council Priorities, Organizational Priorities and Executive Leadership Team Opportunities, including:

- Adapting to and mitigating the effects of Climate Change
- Supporting resiliency and mental health of all staff
- Removing systemic barriers and building a diverse and inclusive workplace
- Advancing the Corporate Social Responsibility strategy
- Design and deliver corporate security, emergency management and preparedness processes
- Corporate Compliance

The
**Human Resources** team proactively partners with our clients to support them in achieving their business outcomes and create a positive and inclusive work environment and employment experience that is built on trust, respect and teamwork. We are looking for a
**Manager, Labour Relations** to join our team

Are you an
**inclusive** leader who strives to
**mentor, develop and coach** a high performing team of human resources professionals?

Do you
**collaboratively** look for ways to create meaningful dialogue with others to achieve a common goal?

Are you an
**impactful communicator** who actively listens to others, and can present succinct arguments using logic and conviction to seek resolution?

Are you an
**effective decision-maker** who can empower team members to ensure a high standard of professional service?

Are you
**client focused** and thrive in a team where collaboration,
**relationship building** and passion to excel are celebrated?

If yes, this role may be for you

**The Role **

The Manager, Labour Relations will report to the Director of Human Resources and will lead a small team of labour relations experts who are responsible for the development and implementation of a variety of labour relations strategies to support the organization.

**What you will do in this role**:

- Develop and implement progressive labour relation strategies.
- Provide guidance and assistance to clients and human resources staff on labour relation matters.
- Form strong and collaborative relationships with clients and bargaining unit representatives.
- Act as the Region of Peel's spokesperson during collective bargaining negotiations.
- Develop and manage the bargaining strategies, conduct labour market research and gather requirements from business leaders to support negotiations and arbitrations.
- Be accountable for managing the administration of collective agreements for over 3000 unionized employees.
- Be accountable for progressive grievance, mediation and arbitration outcomes.
- Partner with leaders from all regional departments on matters relative to labour relations issues and strategies.
- Partner with Human Resources managers to ensure the delivery of seamless, cost effective, high quality and technically sound human resources services to all regional staff.
- Participate in the development and delivery of Human Resources Business Plan and other divisional initiatives.

**What the role requires**:

- Relevant university degree in human resources, industrial relations or business combined with a minimum of eight (8) years of human resources experience
- Five (5) years demonstrated inclusive leadership experience with a proven ability to build, mentor, coach, engage, and motivate a team of Human Resources professionals
- Expert knowledge of Human Resources practices, theories, trends and legislations with special emphasis on employee and labour relations
- Expert knowledge of relevant employment legislation and the ability to interpret legislation and contract language. Combination of education and experience may be considered.

**Skills/Abilities**:

- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to deal effectively with individuals, groups and external agencies
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with management, staff, clients and union representatives
- Demonstrated success in building and maintaining strong teams and ensuring high standards of professional service is delivered.
- Proven success in building and maintaining strategic relationships
- Proven communication skills, including decision facilitation, influence strategies and change management.
- Demonstrated report writing, analytical and project management skills to meet program objectives and work to tight deadlines
- Dem