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Position Title: Labour Relations Advisor (Bilingual)
Salary & Benefits: $76,000-$85,000, Benefits, RRSP matching, 3 weeks vacation
Position Status: Existing vacancy
Location: Ottawa, ON
Work Model: Onsite
Additional Notes:
Our client is seeking a Bilingual Labour Relations Advisor to provide expert guidance on employee and labour relations matters in both unionized and non-unionized environments. This role is central to fostering positive labour relations, ensuring legislative compliance, supporting workplace investigations, and partnering with leadership to manage complex and sensitive HR matters.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance to managers and employees on HR policies, collective agreements, and employment legislation
• Lead and manage complex workplace investigations
• Support performance management, attendance management, and disciplinary processes
• Facilitate accommodations and return-to-work plans
• Collaborate with union representatives and support grievance processes
• Assist in collective bargaining preparation
• Ensure compliance in sensitive employment actions, including terminations
• Coordinate organizational responses to external agencies
• Contribute to HR policy development and employee engagement initiatives

Ideal Candidate

• Proven experience advising on employee and labour relations matters in unionized and non-unionized environments
• Strong conflict resolution, negotiation, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage sensitive situations with tact, professionalism, and confidentiality
• Collaborative relationship-builder with strong stakeholder management skills
• Post-secondary education in HR or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• Progressive HR experience; CHRP designation preferred
• Career focus in Employee and Labour Relations with strong knowledge of applicable legislation
• Bilingual fluency in French and English (must have)
• Eligible to obtain Secret Security Clearance from the Government of Canada

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