Manager, Labour Relations, Occupational Health and Safety
Reporting to the Senior Director, Human Resources, the Manager, Labour Relations, Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) is responsible for leading labour relations and occupational health & safety programs, providing expert guidance to management while fostering a high-performing team and ensuring compliance with legislation and collective agreements.
The incumbent performs the following duties:
- Lead and support a skilled labour relations and OH&S team by coordinating work, enabling development, and maintaining a respectful, inclusive, and high-performing environment.
- Plan and oversee the delivery of labour relations and OH&S programs, translating organizational priorities into clear operational approaches and consistent service delivery.
- Provide strategic advice and insight to management on employee and labour relations matters, identifying risks, trends, and practical solutions.
- Ensure compliance with collective agreements, legislation, and policies by guiding interpretation, supporting consistent application, and improving practices where needed.
- Represent the organization’s interests in collective bargaining and union engagement, supporting effective resolution of issues.
- Oversee grievance management and OH&S programs, ensuring sound case strategies, strong stakeholder relationships, and continuous improvement.
Education:
- A Bachelor’s Degree in a field related to the position or an acceptable combination of education, training and relevant experience.
Experience:
- Experience leading or coordinating teams, with a focus on supporting performance, development, and a positive, collaborative work environment.
- Experience in collective bargaining and grievance resolution, including working with union representatives and external adjudication bodies.
- Experience supporting occupational health & safety programs and ensuring compliance with applicable legislation.
- Experience translating organizational priorities into operational plans and delivering programs or services effectively.
- Experience working within a unionized environment and building constructive labour-management relationships.
- Experience identifying risks, trends, and opportunities, and contributing to improvements in policies, practices, or service delivery.
Knowledge:
- Comprehensive knowledge of labour relations principles, collective agreement interpretation, and grievance/arbitration processes.
- Comprehensive knowledge of employment-related legislation (e.g., labour standards, human rights, occupational health & safety) and their practical application.
- Knowledge of occupational health & safety frameworks, programs, and joint committee processes.
- Knowledge of labour‑management relations in a unionized environment, including collective bargaining practices and trends.
- Knowledge of performance management and accommodation principles.
- Knowledge of organizational planning and service delivery, including how to translate strategic direction into operational work.
- Awareness of emerging trends and risks in workforce management, employee relations, and workplace safety.
Competencies:
- Adaptability
- Client Focus
- Embracing Diversity
- Exemplifying Integrity
- Managing People
- Decision-making
- Achievement Orientation
- Communication
- Organizational Awareness
- Resilience
Operational Requirements:
- The position requires regular on-site attendance, with a minimum of three days per week based on operational requirements.
Conditions of Employment:
- A successful employment security screening.
- A second-language evaluation (Bilingual staffing – imperative): CBC/CBC.
Second language self-assessment test:
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The Library of Parliament welcomes all candidates to apply and encourages applications from Indigenous persons, racialized persons, 2SLGBTQIA+ persons and persons with disabilities for this position.
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Education and experience requirements will be used to determine which candidates will be asked to participate in the next stage of the selection process.
This selection process may include a second-language evaluation, a written exam, and an interview. The interview will consist of behavioural, situational and knowledge-based questions. Candidates will be required to pass each stage in order to move to the next stage of the selection process.
Qualified candidates from this selection process may be considered for determinate or indeterminate positions at the Library of Parliament that require similar knowledge and/or competencies.
Satisfactory references and proof of education are essential conditions of appointment.
Travel and relocation expenses are the responsibility of the candidates.
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