Advisor, Labour Relations

At Lowe’s Canada, over 26,000 employees let their passion blossom every day. Our teams are driven by the desire to help people bring their projects to life and are committed to making a difference in the communities we serve.

We operate or service some 450 corporate and affiliated dealer stores. With a distinctive product and service offering and complementary store formats ranging from neighbourhood hardware stores to big box stores, our Lowe’s, RONA, Reno-Depot, and Dick’s Lumber banners are always looking for dedicated employees to help meet the needs of all DIYers and contractors.

You’ve got the talent? We’ve got the tools Here, your work and ideas will contribute to building a flourishing organization. Your voice will always be heard and valued. You’ll find career opportunities that live up to your ambitions and be able to further develop your unique set of skills.

So if you’re looking to do what you love, and to grow and evolve within our family—one of the best employers in Canada according to a recent Forbes survey—we could be perfect for each other.

**Our expectations**:
Reporting to the Director, Labour Relations, the incumbent will collaborate closely with various departments within the company to develop, prepare and fulfill labour relation cases for which they are assigned mandates.

**Your role**:

- Act as an employer spokesperson when renewing collective bargaining agreements for the Rona and Réno-Dépôt banners.
- Negotiate and draft letters of agreement related to existing collective bargaining agreements.
- Actively participate in developing, monitoring and updating strategic directions with regard to labour relations.
- Build a close partnership with the Operations Project teams to ensure that business projects align with the collective bargaining agreements’ reality.
- Make comparisons between the content of all collective bargaining agreements (internal) and some external ones.
- Propose content for monetary negotiation mandates in accordance with the company’s strategic directions in terms of labour relations.
- Thoroughly follow up on the steps subsequent to the signing of a collective bargaining agreement.
- Provide training on specific labour relation topics.
- Represent the company before the Tribunal administratif du travail, if necessary, during conciliation and mediation sessions following complaints.
- Maintain good business relationships with the various unions with a view to continuous improvement in terms of labour relations.
- Be able to replace one’s supervisor during sporadic absences.

**The qualifications we are looking for**:

- Bachelor’s degree in industrial relations, law or equivalent.
- Five to seven years of experience in labour relations or human resources, with experience as a spokesperson during the renewal of collective bargaining agreements.
- Experience in labour relations in distribution and retail centres (multiple locations).
- Good proficiency with Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Available to travel in Quebec and occasionally in Nova Scotia.
- Skilled communicator.
- Proven strategic sense.
- Analytical skills.
- Strong synthesis skills and sound judgment.
- Known for maintaining harmonious professional and business relationships.
- Ability to work under significant pressure in various contexts
- Keen team spirit.
- Keen leadership skills.

**Your benefits of working for Lowe’s Canada**:
By joining the Lowe’s Canada family, you’ll enjoy many benefits, such as:

- A fitness centre, sports activities, and showers
- A childcare centre that can accommodate up to 78 children
- A cafeteria with a delicious menu prepared by a dedicated chef, healthy options, as well as FARO Roasting Houses and Tim Hortons coffee stations
- Exclusive employee discounts, plus a 10% discount on store merchandise (at all Lowe’s Canada locations)
- Benefits: retirement savings plan, annual bonuses, stock purchase plan, student incentive program, etc.
- Flexible hours and remote working
- Electric car charging stations
- Career growth opportunities within the company
- An inclusive and safe working environment
- Promotion of work-life balance
- An employer that’s involved in the community
- And much more