Senior Labour Relations Specialist leading collective bargaining for Federated Co-operatives Limited. Supporting local Co-ops through labour strategy, negotiations, and work-stoppage planning.
Responsibilities
Lead collective bargaining negotiations as management’s chief spokesperson
Develop bargaining mandates and present proposals
Secure agreement approvals
Build partnerships with senior leaders, HR teams, and business stakeholders
Align bargaining strategies with organizational priorities and market trends
Analyze bargaining outcomes
Maintain detailed negotiation records
Identify opportunities to improve future labour relations strategies
Support business continuity planning
Assist with labour negotiations and prepare for potential work stoppages
Support a portfolio of local Co-ops
Collaborate with Total Rewards, Employee Experience, and HR Business Partnering teams
Report to the Senior Manager, Labour Relations
Requirements
Minimum of 6-9 years of experience as a Labour Relations Advisor within a complex, multi-union environment
Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Relations, Labour Studies, Human Resources, or Commerce; a combination of relevant education and experience may be considered
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