Become a Employee Relations & Labour Relations Consultantwith MPACJob DescriptionWhat makes you great for this role?As a trusted advisor, you leverage your expertise in labour relations, workplace investigations, conflict resolution, ollective agreement interpretation, and occupational health and safety to deliver practical and fair solutions. You build strong relationships with leaders, employees, and union partners, providing thoughtful guidance and practical support that focuses on positive workplace outcomes. You communicate decisions clearly, navigate complex situations with professionalism, and help foster a safe, respectful, and high-performing workplace.
We have: - A team of highly skilled, dedicated and collaborative staff
- Leadership that supports you
- An enterprise that embraces change
- A work environment that has flexible work locations (including hybrid), hours of work and overall employee wellness support
You have: - Post-secondary education in Industrial Relations, Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
- 5 years of experience in human resources, with 3 years specializing in employee and labour relations role within a broader public sector agency and/or medium to large sized private or public corporation with unionized workforces
- Strong knowledge of employment legislation, collective agreements, and labour relations frameworks
- Proven ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and maintain confidentiality
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to interact effectively with union representatives, employees, and management
- Conflict resolution, mediation, and negotiation skills
- Demonstrated organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Self-motivated, proactive, flexible and able to work in a high performing work environment
- Willingness to travel occasionally to head office and field offices across Ontario as needed
Nice to have: - Certified Human Resources Professional/Leader (CHRP/L) designation
What you will do: - Develop and administer the grievance management process, including mediation, arbitration procedures, and negotiation of settlements
- Lead investigations of employee misconduct and provide guidance on corrective actions
- Advise managers on the implementation, interpretation, and application of Employee and Labour Relations policies, legislation, and collective agreements
- Facilitate mediation sessions to resolve workplace conflicts and build positive working relationships
- Collaborate with union representatives and participate in union-management committee meetings
- Support collective bargaining preparation and negotiations alongside senior management
- Develop and maintain policies, procedures, and documentation for employee and labour relations, health and safety, and WSIB matters, ensuring compliance with organizational standards and legislative requirements
- Implement and oversee health and safety programs, including Joint Health & Safety Committees and ergonomics, while managing accident reporting, WSIB compliance, and related records
- Provide backup support for leave management and disability claims processes as needed
- Monitor compliance with labour laws, regulations, and collective agreements, and implement corrective actions as necessary
- Provide guidance on workplace accommodations and return-to-work plans
- Track metrics, analyze trends, and provide insights to inform policy improvements and proactive strategies
- Undertake other duties as assigned
Additional Information:- Requisition ID: 3203
- Existing Vacancy: Yes
- Job Type: Non-Union Staff
- Closing Date: October 13, 2026
Ready to apply?Please note, only applications submitted through the Applicant Tracking System will be accepted.
