We are looking for a Labor Relations Specialist to join a transport organization in North Vancouver, British Columbia on a Long-term Contract basis. This fully on-site role will support leaders and HR partners with employee and labour relations matters in a complex unionized setting, with a strong focus on grievance management, workplace investigations, collective agreement interpretation, and arbitration preparation. The successful candidate will work closely with managers, legal counsel, and cross-functional HR teams to address sensitive issues, promote consistent practices, and help maintain a respectful and productive workplace.

Responsibilities:
• Manage day-to-day labour relations matters, including reviewing grievances, assessing risk, and guiding managers through appropriate next steps.
• Conduct and coordinate workplace investigations involving policy concerns, employee complaints, conduct issues, and performance-related matters, and prepare clear documentation of findings.
• Interpret collective agreements and provide practical advice to leaders on discipline, dispute resolution, and the consistent application of labour practices.
• Prepare case files, background materials, summaries, and supporting documentation for arbitration hearings and external legal review.
• Participate in union-management discussions and contribute to constructive working relationships with bargaining unit representatives.
• Support labour relations activities connected to collective bargaining by gathering information, organizing documentation, and assisting with issue analysis.
• Partner with HR colleagues and business leaders to address complex employee relations cases and align recommendations with broader people practices.
• Use employee relations systems, grievance tracking tools, spreadsheets, and reporting resources to maintain accurate records and analyze trends.
• Contribute to initiatives that strengthen employee engagement, inclusion, retention, and fair workplace practices across assigned client groups.

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