labour relations advisor

LABOUR RELATIONS ADVISOR

WINNIPEG, MB

Manitoba Hydro is consistently recognized as one of Manitoba's Top Employers

Great Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Defined-benefit pension plan.
• Nine-day work cycle which normally results in every other Monday off, providing for a balanced approach to work, family life

and community.

• Flex-time and partially remote work schedule (providing the option to work remotely 3 days per 2 week period), depending on

nature of work, operational requirements and work location.

Manitoba Hydro is a leader among energy companies in North America, recognized for providing highly reliable service and

exceptional customer satisfaction. Join our team of Manitoba's best as we continue to build a company that supports innovation,

commitment, and customer service, while actively supporting a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace.

Under the general direction of the Employee and Labour Relations Department Manager, will apply labour relations expertise to

complex human resource matters and provide professional advice to staff within the HR community and management across the

Enterprise. The position will also establish, foster, and maintain a collaborative work environment between management and the

bargaining units on a wide array of items such as joint labour/management activities, collective bargaining, jurisdictional matters,

grievance/arbitration, and collective agreement and policy administration.

Responsibilities:

• Provide expert and strategic advice to drive enterprise decision making and provide recommendations on complex employee

and labour relations matters ensuring compliance with labour law, employment standards, the Human Rights Code, collective

agreements, corporate policy, and other applicable legislation.

• Responsible for soliciting feedback and obtaining buy-in from the bargaining units on change management initiatives to

support the implementation of enterprise objectives and strategies.

• Lead administration of the internal grievance process: develop strategy, prepare corporate responses, and recommend

potential resolutions. Act as a key advisor to legal counsel at arbitration and MLB proceedings.

• Support the collective bargaining process: contribute to collective bargaining strategy; drafting, reviewing, and modifying

proposals; documenting agreements; drafting collective agreement language; and communicating/implementing negotiated

changes.

• Provide expert labour relations advice, guidance, and input into complex misconduct investigations. Ensure standard

investigative principles are followed and develop sound, well-reasoned, and defensible discipline recommendations which

take into consideration all relevant information and represent and protect long-term corporate interests. May also be required

to conduct workplace investigations as required.

• Responsible for consistent interpretation of collective agreements and corporate policies, promoting consistent labour

relations practices across the Corporation.

• Collaborate with Legal Services to develop legal documents including last chance agreements, accommodation agreements,

minutes of settlement, and general releases, including coordinating implementation of agreement terms.

• Develop and foster collaborative labor/management relations and approaches to conflict management and problem solving.
• Recommend, develop, and/or amend current human resource policies to reflect changing organizational needs and contribute

to the continuous improvement of labour relations systems and practices.

• Work collaboratively with stakeholders to resolve bargaining unit jurisdictional disputes, ensuring compliance with labour

board certificates and support the implementation of business initiatives that have jurisdictional implications.

• Develop and deliver educational training sessions for human resources, management, and supervisory staff.

MANITOBA HYDRO IS COMMITTED TO DIVERSITY AND EMPLOYMENT EQUITY

Reference Code: CO

Qualifications:

• A four-year Bachelor of Commerce Degree (HR Major) and five years of directly related experience;

OR

• A two-year Business Diploma (HR) and seven years of directly related experience;

OR

• An equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR) designation would be an asset.
• In depth understanding of, and experience administering, grievances, workplace investigations, progressive corrective

discipline, and collective bargaining processes.

• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Labour Laws, Employment Standards, Human Rights Code.
• Demonstrated understanding of the strategic, legal, and political implications and influences on labour relations practices,

processes, and policies.

• Specialized knowledge of and expertise in interpretation and application of Manitoba Hydro's collective agreements, corporate

policy, precedent, and past practice.

• Proven integrity and ability to build effective working relationships with bargaining unit representatives, HR colleagues and all

levels of management through the Executive.

• Demonstrated success prioritizing and multi-tasking complex and diverse workload in a challenging and fast-paced

environment.

• Possess initiative and sound judgement with corresponding ability to make, justify, and implement decisions in a timely

manner.

• Demonstrated ability to research, analyze, and formulate recommendations, bargaining proposals, and collective agreement

language that protect the interests of the corporation.

• Committed to remaining current with labour relations issues through activities such as membership in human resource

associations, attendance at conferences and seminars, and regularly reviewing arbitration, labour board, and human rights

decisions.

Salary Range

Starting salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The range for the classification is $43.44-$59.95 Hourly,

$83,247.84-$114,870.60 Annually.

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The deadline for applications is NOVEMBER 3, 2025.

We thank you for your interest and will contact you if you are selected for an interview.

This document is available in accessible formats upon request. Please let us know if you require any accommodations

during the recruitment process.