Director, Labour Relations

Join to apply for the Director, Labour Relations role at Trillium Health Partners Posted: Monday, December 8, 2025 closing on January 23, 2026 at 11:59PM EST Base Rate: $135,934.50 - $203,911.50 (salary band placement commensurate with experience) Reports To: Chief People Officer & SVP, Talent Trillium Health Partners is one of Canada’s largest community-based teaching hospitals, serving the growing and diverse populations of Mississauga, West Toronto, and surrounding communities through the Credit Valley Hospital, the Mississauga Hospital, the Queensway Health Centre, the Reactivation care Centre (Church Site) and the new THP-UHN Reactivation Care Centre. Guided by our values of compassion, excellence, and courage, and through our strategic roadmap, Plan to 2030, we are creating a new kind of health care - defined not by illness, but by the health and well‑being of people and communities. If you are passionate about your career, motivated to improve the health of the community, committed to excellence, quality and patient safety, consider joining our Better Together team Job Summary The Director, Labour Relations plays a critical leadership role in advancing a collaborative and high-performing labour environment at THP. This role is responsible for developing and executing labour relations strategies that foster strong union partnerships, support operational effectiveness, and align with THP’s People Blueprint and organizational values. Reporting to the Chief People Officer and SVP, Talent, the Director will lead a team of labour relations professionals and serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders across the organization. A key focus of this role is to support leaders across THP in building the knowledge, confidence, and capability to fulfill commitments under collective agreements, while fostering respectful and constructive relationships with union partners. Key Responsibilities Strategic Labour Relations Leadership Lead the development and implementation of a proactive labour relations strategy that supports THP’s mission, values, and operational goals. Build and maintain strong, trust-based relationships with union partners to enable collaborative problem-solving and shared accountability. Provide strategic advice to senior leaders on labour relations matters, including collective agreement interpretation, workforce planning, and organizational change. Partner with leaders across the organization to build capacity and confidence in managing within a unionized environment, ensuring commitments under collective agreements are understood and upheld. Lead collective bargaining processes, including mandate development, negotiations, and implementation of agreements across multiple bargaining units. Oversee grievance and arbitration processes, ensuring timely and effective resolution that aligns with THP’s values and legal obligations. Support leaders in managing complex employee relations issues with a focus on fairness, consistency, and compliance. Labour Relations Enablement Monitor trends in healthcare labour relations and employment law to inform strategy and mitigate risk. Collaborate with People Services and operational leaders to ensure alignment between labour relations practices and clinical operations. Develop and deliver training for leaders on collective agreement administration, labour legislation, and effective union-management relations. Compliance & Risk Management Ensure compliance with all relevant labour legislation, including but not limited to, the Ontario Labour Relations Act, Human Rights Code, and Employment Standards Act. Support the development of policies and procedures that reflect best practices in labour relations and uphold THP’s commitment to equity and inclusion. Qualifications Post-Secondary education in Industrial Relations, Human Resources, Law, or a related field; Master’s degree or LLB considered an asset. Minimum of 10 years of progressive leadership experience in labour relations, preferably in a unionized healthcare or public sector environment. Demonstrated success in leading collective bargaining, grievance resolution, and union engagement. Deep knowledge of Ontario labour legislation and collective agreement administration. Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills. Proven ability to influence and collaborate with senior leaders and union stakeholders. Experience navigating complex organizational change in a unionized setting is an asset. Notes to applicants If you do not see yourself fully reflected in every job requirement listed on this posting, we still encourage you to reach out and apply. Research has shown candidates from underrepresented groups often only apply when they feel 100% qualified. We encourage applicants who are members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the Ontario Human Rights Code to consider this opportunity. Trillium Health Partners is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a healthy, safe and respectful environment for healing, based on our values compassion, excellence and courage. To be Better Together, we commit to fostering a respectful workplace culture that promotes a safe and supportive environment for everyone who provides care, supports caregiving, receives care or visits the hospital. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Trillium Health Partners will provide accommodation throughout the recruitment and selection process to applicants with disabilities as required. Applicants must be eligible to work in Canada. We would like to thank all applicants for their interest in this position, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Trillium Health Partners is recognized under the French Language Services Act. Internal Candidates who believe they possess the necessary qualifications and experience for this position and who have been in their current position for at least six (6) months are encouraged to apply. Seniority level Director Employment type Full-time Job function Health Care Provider, Legal, and Consulting Industries Hospitals and Health Care #J-18808-Ljbffr