What is the Opportunity?Aecon Industrial leads the way in industrial construction with a proven track record of safely delivering a broad range of project solutions for our clients - from fabrication and modularization to new builds, turnarounds and maintenance. Aecon Industrial provides its clients with a vertically integrated solution, self-performing all disciplines of work.
Reporting functionally to the Labour Relations Manager and operationally to the Project Director, the Site Labour Relations Advisor provides labour relations and workforce relations support to project leadership, supervisors, employees and union representatives. Based on a project site, this role works collaboratively with project teams and trade union partners to ensure compliance with collective agreements, project labour agreements, applicable legislation, and company policies.
The Site Labour Relations Advisor supports workforce planning, employee relations, dispute resolution, investigations, and the development of positive labour management relationships that contribute to project success.
Please Note:- Current project locations are in Fort Saskatchewan, AB and Gibbons, AB and all roles support work on active project sites. These projects are not accessible via public transportation.
- Regular working hours are between 6:00 am - 4:30 pm.
- Shifts may be 10 consecutive work days with 4 consecutive days off, or 5 consecutive work days (Monday - Friday) with 2 consecutive days off, depending on the assigned project site.
What You'll Do Here:- Serves as the primary labour relations contact for site management, front-line supervision, employees, and union representatives in a fast-paced construction environment.
- Maintain a visible and active presence on the project site through regular field walkthroughs and engagement with employees, supervisors, project leadership, and union representatives to build relationships, identify emerging workforce concerns, and provide proactive labour relations support.
- Provide day-to-day labour relations advice and guidance to project supervision and leadership regarding workforce management, collective agreement interpretation, employee relations matters, and workplace issues.
- Assist with the interpretation, administration, and consistent application of collective agreements, project labour agreements, company policies, and site procedures.
- Partner with project management to identify workforce risks and develop strategies to support project productivity and workforce stability.
- Monitor workforce trends including absenteeism, turnover, labour availability, and emerging site concerns.
- Participate in workforce planning discussions to support project staffing requirements.
- Participate in site leadership meetings and provide labour relations guidance on workforce matters.
- Support employee engagement initiatives and promote a respectful workplace culture.
- Conduct and support workplace investigations involving employee complaints, misconduct, harassment, policy violations, workplace conduct issues, and collective agreement or project labour agreement matters.
- Develop and maintain effective working relationships with project leadership, craft employees, union representatives, and client stakeholders.
- Coordinate the timely resolution of payroll inquiries and issues by working closely with payroll, project leadership, and employees.
- Assist with the creation, review, and maintenance of labour relations documentation, including wage schedules, pre-job conference materials, collective agreements, and related workforce records.
- Deliver training and educational sessions to stakeholders on labour relations matters, collective agreement interpretation, and workplace best practices.
- Partner with project leadership and union representatives to resolve labour relations matters, including grievances, workforce shortages, workforce referrals, collective agreement interpretation issues, and other workplace concerns.
- Support recruitment, workforce mobilization, onboarding, orientation, and workforce transition activities to meet project staffing requirements.
- Participate in workforce, payroll, and labour relations data audits as required.
- Participate on project, labour management, and stakeholder committees as required.
- Other duties as assigned.
What You Bring to the Team:- Degree or diploma in Business Administration and/or Labour Relations or Human Resources is an asset.
- Minimum 3-5 years of progressive labour relations, employee relations, human resources, or workforce relations experience, preferably within industrial construction, maintenance, mining, energy, or major projects environments.
- Demonstrated knowledge of labour relations practices within industrial construction environments, including experience working with CLAC, Building Trades unions, and/or non-union workforces.
- Working knowledge of Alberta employment standards, labour relations legislation, human rights legislation, occupational health and safety requirements, and privacy legislation.
- Knowledge of Alberta labour relations practices, collective bargaining frameworks, and applicable employment legislation.
- Experience conducting workplace investigations, managing employee relations matters, and providing guidance on collective agreement interpretation.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build superior working relationships.
- Excellent oral and verbal communication skills.
- Strong problem solving skills and the ability to manage conflict is essential.
- Demonstrated discretion, professionalism, and sound judgment in handling sensitive and confidential labour relations, employee, and business information.
- Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to multitask and to function independently.
- Experience with HRIS, applicant tracking systems, and workforce management platforms is considered an asset.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook.
- Valid Class 5 Driver's License and the ability to travel as required.
Working Conditions- Site-based position located in the Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta area.
- Regular interaction with employees, supervisors, project leadership, and union representatives in both office and field environments.
- Frequent attendance at project meetings, work areas, and employee gathering locations.
- Must be able to work in both office and active construction site environments and comply with all site safety requirements.
- Travel may be required between project locations and company offices.
