Labour Relations Specialist, Construction

Apply By: Thursday, November 20, :59 pm EST

Labour Relations Specialist, Construction

Job ID:

235358

Posting status:

Open

Organization:

Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development

Division:

Ontario Labour Relations Board

City:

Toronto

Position(s) language:

English

Job term:

1 Permanent

Job code:

I1109C - Legal/Regulatory51

Salary:

$100, $141,361.00 Per year

Shape the future of labour relations in Ontario's construction sector.

As a Labour Relations Specialist (Construction), your work helps resolve complex disputes that impact workers, employers, and communities across the province, with particular focus on the construction sector. Through expert mediation, you'll contribute to safer, fairer workplaces and support the ministry's mission to foster stability and economic growth in Ontario.

About the job

You will:

• lead complex mediations and resolve disputes in sensitive and specialized cases
• analyze cases to focus issues and discussions and direct the efforts of the parties towards settlement
• act as a mentor to develop and train staff through tutorials and on-the-job exposure
• develops guides and procedures for new and evolving facets of the Board's work

What you bring to the team
Mandatory requirements

• The position requires the successful candidate to have a valid G license or equivalent. The offer of employment is conditional upon the successful candidate providing proof that s/he has a valid driver's license upon being hired.

Analytical and Judgment Skills

• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and apply significant independent judgement and sound decision-making on the spot.

Labour Relations Knowledge

• Knowledge of labour relations theory, principles and practices, relevant legislation, statutes and regulations.
• Knowledge of employment standards and health and safety practices, processes and policies and employment rights under common law.
• Knowledge of developments in the labour relations/ employment law field, and Board jurisprudence and processes..
• Experience applying mediation techniques and practices to mediate between parties and achieve satisfactory outcomes.
• Knowledge of the rules of evidence and the conduct of hearings to facilitate procedural and factual agreements.

Construction Industry Knowledge

• Knowledge of the construction industry, related regulations, and construction employment law in the construction field.

Communication and Negotiation Skills

• Demonstrated interpersonal and communications skills to gain and maintain confidence, credibility and respect of the parties in a mediation setting.
• Proven negotiation skills to resolve high-profile, complex disputes.

Don't meet every qualification?

If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate

How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility

We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.

Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please contact us.

Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace:

• diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives
• accessibility
• Anti-Racism Policy

What we offer

Why work for the Ontario Public Service?

The Ontario Public Service (OPS) is committed to being an employer of first choice, creating a positive and inclusive work environment.

We offer:

• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Collegial and professional work culture
• Career growth and development opportunities across multiple business areas
• On-the-job training to support your success in the role

Additional information:

Apply by:

Thursday, November 20, :59 pm EST

Position details:

• 1 English Permanent, 505 University Ave, Toronto, Toronto Region

Compensation group:

Management Compensation Plan

Work hours:

Schedule 6

Category:

Legal Services

Posted on:

Wednesday, November 5, 2025

How to apply:

• You must apply online.

• Your cover letter and resume combined should not exceed five (5) pages. For tips and tools on how to write a concise cover letter and resume, review the Writing a Cover Letter and Resume: Tips, Tools and Resources.

• Customize your cover letter and resume to the qualifications listed on the job ad. Using concrete examples, you must show how you demonstrated the requirements for this job. We rely on the information you provide to us.

• Read the job description to make sure you understand this job.

• OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying.

• If you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please Contact Us to provide your contact information. Recruitment services team will contact you within 48 hours.

Language requirements and assessment:

All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the "position(s) language" section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you'll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.

Exigences en matière de langue et évaluation:

Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario (FPO) sont affichées en français et en anglais. Consultez la section « Langue du ou des postes » en haut de chaque offre d'emploi pour connaître les exigences linguistiques. Pour tous les postes, les candidats sont évalués en anglais, la langue d'affaires de la FPO. Si le poste est bilingue (anglais/français), vous devrez également passer un test de compétences linguistiques en français.

Strengthening Ontario, together

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