Interim Director of Labour Relations

6 days ago

Greater Calgary Metropolitan Area, Canada JUST HR Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

Just HR
has an immediate need for an
Interim Director, Labour Relations
to lead a short-term engagement with a large, unionized public-sector organization. This role exists to assess and support an employee and labour relations team currently in transition. The organization is seeking a senior professional who can step in, provide experienced guidance to the team, and deliver strategic recommendations on structure, process, and alignment with the organizations legal function. The goal: clearer division of responsibilities, a more effective team model, and a plan for what's next.

Responsibilities

  • Provide interim leadership to the employee and labour relations (ELR) team during a period of organizational change.
  • Support two experienced advisors in their day-to-day work and offer expertise where needed.
  • Evaluate team structure, workflows, and alignment with the legal department.
  • Identify points of friction or overlap between ELR and legal, and offer clear recommendations for improvement.
  • Conduct a functional assessment of ELR's current responsibilities, capacity, and scope.
  • Advise on possible reorganization, including whether a director-level role is still needed long term.
  • Collaborate with internal legal counsel and act as a liaison to improve cross-functional effectiveness.
  • Offer candid, thoughtful feedback to senior leadership on areas for operational improvement.
  • Potentially assist with resolving existing grievances or Letters of Understanding (LOUs), if appropriate.

Requirements

  • Proven leadership experience in employee and labour relations, ideally at the director level.
  • Strong background in HR within unionized environments; public sector experience is an asset.
  • Clear understanding of the legal interface in HR, including workplace investigations and grievance support.
  • Skilled in team assessment, process evaluation, and organizational design.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
  • Comfortable stepping into an advisory role and offering strategic insights.
  • Available for a 6-8 week engagement starting as soon as possible.
  • Experience in mid-to-large organizations (5,000+ employees preferred).

Remuneration

Competitive hourly consulting rate, based on experience and fit.

Only candidates eligible to work in Canada will be considered.

JUST HR is a specialized Human Resources recruitment and search firm with seven practice areas: General HR, Compensation & Benefits, Talent Acquisition, Learning & Organizational Development, Labour & Employee Relations, HRIS, Health & Safety.

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