Director, Labour Relations

2 days ago

Burnaby, Canada DP World Full time

**Role Purpose**

The Director, Labour Relations is responsible for the direction and oversight of the company’s labour relations programs, policies, and procedures.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Establish and maintain positive and productive labour-management relations with all Canadian ILWU locals and representatives.
- Responsible for the preparation of and participation in labour arbitration hearings.
- Develop and ensure that onsite Operational, Maintenance and HSSE management teams receive adequate training and support to ensure the continuity of the business.
- Provide day-to-day counsel on labour contract interpretation and risk assessment.
- Provide advice and counsel to management in collective bargaining contract interpretation and discipline matters.
- Prepare and negotiate initial and renewal direct labour agreements in accordance with organization’s mandate. Monitors implementation of negotiated contract terms.
- Work closely with the BCMEA to support labour relations initiatives, strategy, objectives and industry alignment.

**Knowledge & Qualifications**
- A degree in industrial labour relations, business, operational management, logistics, HR or other related discipline.
- PMP certification is an asset.
- A minimum of five to ten years of demonstrated experience in labour relations (or equivalent), preferably in a federal multi union environment with primary responsibility for managing labour and employee relations.
- Proven leadership skills to develop and motivate project teams, combined with the ability to foster positive relationships both with and among team members.
- Demonstrated experience negotiating with unions and handling grievances and arbitrations.
- Exceptional communication and organizational skills, including the ability to work with and influence all levels in the organization.
- Sound judgement and analytical thinking that enables decision making, ability to manage projects and prioritize and manage timelines.
- Ability to gather, analyse and evaluate data within a complex environment.
- Thorough understanding of the collective agreement, dispatch rules, gang structure, and all government regulations regarding the handling, stowage and securing of cargo.
- Fluent in English.
- Previous Canadian work experience or experience working directly with Canadian industries.

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