Description
The Labour Relations Advisor supports a manufacturing workforce of approximately 500 unionized employees. The incumbent provides day-to-day labour relations support, ensuring the consistent application of collective agreements, employment policies, and applicable legislation. The role serves as a trusted advisor to leaders and employees while contributing to organizational initiatives within a manufacturing environment undergoing significant transformation.
This position operates within a manufacturing organization that is actively transforming its processes, facilities, and ways of working, including the implementation of LEAN management practices and manufacturing floor modernization projects.
Responsibilities
Manage and support labour relations matters, including workplace investigations, disciplinary processes, grievances, accommodation requests, and other employee relations issues.
Advise and support managers on the interpretation and application of collective agreements, labour legislation, and human resources policies.
Support managers in disability management, return-to-work programs, and reasonable accommodation processes.
Analyze labour relations trends and recurring issues, including grievances, discipline, absenteeism, and workplace climate concerns, and recommend preventive actions and sustainable solutions.
Prepare and support cases for union meetings, mediations, arbitrations, and other dispute resolution processes.
Coach managers on the prevention, management, and resolution of labour relations issues while strengthening their understanding of contractual and legal obligations.
Support leaders through organizational change initiatives by promoting proactive communication, employee engagement, and alignment between labour relations practices and business objectives.
Participate in transformation and continuous improvement projects, including initiatives related to LEAN management and manufacturing modernization.
Communicate and support the implementation of new or revised human resources policies and practices.
Collaborate with HR and change management teams to support organizational transformation initiatives.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Industrial Relations, Human Resources, Labour Relations, or a related field.
Minimum of five (5) years of experience in labour relations.
Experience supporting a unionized workforce.
Experience interpreting and applying collective agreements.
Experience managing grievances, disciplinary matters, workplace investigations, and accommodation requests.
Knowledge of applicable labour laws and employment regulations.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced and complex environment.
Strong conflict resolution, mediation, and stakeholder management skills.
Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to coach and influence managers on labour relations matters.
Bilingualism in English and French, both written and spoken.
Ability to work on-site four (4) days per week.
Availability to work a standard Monday-to-Friday schedule (40 hours per week).
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in a manufacturing, operational, or industrial environment.
Experience supporting organizations undergoing transformation, cultural change, or operational modernization initiatives.
Experience working in environments utilizing LEAN management principles.
Experience collaborating with change management teams on organizational initiatives.
Experience supporting large employee populations.
Benefits
Environment where initiatives are recognized and valued.
Opportunity to participate in a variety of projects within a multidisciplinary team.
Occasional remote work flexibility based on business requirements.
Flexible work arrangements.
Competitive employee benefits program.
At CAE, our mission is clear: to help make the world a safer place. For nearly 80 years, we’ve driven innovation in simulation, training, and mission readiness to support critical operations worldwide. By leveraging advanced technologies, we empower our customers to operate smarter, faster, and more sustainably. Join a purpose-driven organization where bold ideas are encouraged, collaboration drives progress, and your growth fuels our shared success.
Position Type RegularEqual Opportunity & Accommodations
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Industrial Relations, Human Resources, Labour Relations, or related field.
- Minimum of five (5) years of experience in labour relations.
- Experience supporting a unionized workforce.
- Experience interpreting and applying collective agreements.
- Experience managing grievances, disciplinary matters, workplace investigations, and accommodation requests.
- Knowledge of applicable labour laws and employment regulations.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced and complex environment.
- Strong conflict resolution, mediation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to coach and influence managers on labour relations matters.
- Bilingualism in English and French, both written and spoken.
- Ability to work on-site four (4) days per week.
- Availability to work a standard Monday-to-Friday schedule (40 hours per week).
What We Do
CAE is a high technology company, at the leading edge of digital immersion, providing solutions to make the world a safer place. Backed by a record of 75 years of industry firsts, we continue to reimagine the customer experience and revolutionize training and operational support solutions in civil aviation, defense and security, and healthcare. We are the partner of choice to customers worldwide who operate in complex, high-stakes and largely regulated environments, where successful outcomes are critical. Testament to our customers’ ongoing needs for our solutions, over 60 percent of CAE’s revenue is recurring in nature. We have the broadest global presence in our industry, with approximately 13,000 employees, 180 sites and training locations in over 35 countries
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