Metrolinx

Runs regional transit and fare system

Employee & Labour Relations Lead

HR Generalist & Employee RelationsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeCanada$110.9k - $153.9kIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Completion of a degree in Human Resources Management or a related field, or a combination of education, training, and experience deemed equivalent.
Demonstrated experience in labour and employee relations, including grievance management, collective agreement interpretation and advice, management of hearings, and collective agreement negotiation processes; public-sector experience is preferred.
A minimum of three years of experience working with workplace harassment legislation and policies, including investigations and reporting.
Thorough knowledge of labour relations and human rights legislation, including the Ontario Labour Relations Act, Employment Standards Act, Crown Employees Collective Bargaining Act, workplace harassment provisions of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, and Human Rights Code.
Research and analytical skills to analyze and summarize grievances, arbitrations, harassment statistics, and related reports.
Investigation skills to lead or manage investigations of grievances and complaints of workplace harassment and discrimination.
Problem-solving, negotiation, and mediation skills.
Oral communication, presentation, and consultation skills to advise colleagues and management and provide direction to legal counsel.
Written communication skills to prepare internal and external reports, briefings, and memoranda.
Ability to develop and maintain productive working relationships with colleagues, management teams, and union officials.
Ability to manage projects within areas of accountability.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office software applications.
Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada.

Responsibilities

Provide project leadership and management for the administration of collective agreements with ATU Local 1587 and IAM Local 235, participate in negotiations, and provide corporate labour and employee relations guidance, direction, and consultative services.
Provide collective agreement interpretations and advice regarding their application, and attend and advise on labour relations at management committees, working groups, task forces, and corporate initiatives.
Manage grievances from receipt through resolution, including leading investigations where required, developing management's response, representing the Corporation at grievance meetings and mediation, and leading efforts to achieve satisfactory resolutions.
Attend hearings and support the corporate position before arbitrators and the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario; prepare case files, direct internal and external legal counsel, coordinate evidence and presentations, and support negotiated resolutions.
Investigate allegations of violations of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Employment Standards Act, Labour Relations Act, and Crown Employees Collective Bargaining Act.
Manage collective agreement negotiations, including developing proposals and negotiation strategies, overseeing research and data analysis relevant to contract issues, drafting proposed contract provisions, and participating in negotiation meetings.
Build and maintain effective union-management relationships, including representing the Corporation at Union/Management Committee meetings.
Provide strategic labour advice, consultation, and partnership on operational issues, business transformations, and projects.
Collect and analyze data, conduct data analytics, report on activities within areas of accountability, and maintain corporate policies arising from the Public Service of Ontario Act.

Desired Qualifications

Public-sector labour and employee relations experience.
Human Resources Professional (CHRP) certification.

Metrolinx is connecting communities across the Greater Golden Horseshoe. Metrolinx operates GO Transit and UP Express, as well as the PRESTO fare payment system. We are also building new and improved rapid transit, including GO Expansion, Light Rail Transit routes, and major expansions to Toronto’s subway system, to get people where they need to go, better, faster and easier. Metrolinx is an agency of the Government of Ontario.

At Metrolinx, equity, diversity and inclusion are essential to living our values of serving with passion, thinking forward and playing as a team.

Our Employee & Labour Relations Office is looking for an Employee & Labour Relations Lead. The individual will provide project leadership/management for the administration of two current collective agreements with Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) Local 1587 and International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) Local 235; participate in negotiations, and provide corporate labour and employee relations guidance, direction, and consultative services.

They will manage the full process from receipt to resolution for a portfolio of grievances, including leading investigations where required, developing management's position in response to grievances, attending and representing Corporation at grievance meetings and mediation, and leading efforts to achieve satisfactory resolutions. The individual is also required to attend hearings and supports corporate position before arbitrators, OLRB and Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario, preparing case files, providing direction to internal and external legal counsel, and supporting coordination of evidence.

What will I be doing?

Providing collective agreement interpretations and advice regarding the application of collective agreements as required for Corporation. Attending and advising on labour relations at management committees, working groups, task forces and corporate initiatives.
Managing the full process from receipt to resolution for a portfolio of grievances, including leading investigations where required, developing management's position in response to grievances, attending and representing Corporation at grievance meetings and mediation, and leading efforts to achieve satisfactory resolutions.
Attending at hearings and supporting corporate position before arbitrators and Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario, preparing case files, providing direction to internal and external legal counsel, and supporting coordination of evidence, presentations and any negotiated resolutions.
Investigating allegations of violations of Occupational Health and Safety Act, Employment Standards Act, Labour Relations Act and Crown Employees Collective Bargaining Act.
Managing the process for collective agreement negotiations including developing proposals, contributing to development of negotiation strategies, overseeing the research and analysis of data pertinent to contract issues, preparing and drafting proposed contract provisions, participating in negotiation meetings.
Proactively building and maintaining effective union - management relationships, including attendance and participation in Union / Management Committee meetings as the Corporation's representative.
Providing strategic labour advice, consultation and partnership on operational issues, business transformations and projects.
Collecting, analysing, conducting data analytics, and reporting on activities within areas of accountability and maintenance of the corporate policies arising from the Public Service of Ontario Act.

What Skills and Qualifications Do I Need?

Completion of a degree in Human Resources Management or related field – or a combination of education, training and experience deemed equivalent.
Demonstrated experience in labour and employee relations, with experience in the public sector preferred, including grievance management, collective agreement interpretation and advice, management of hearings and collective agreement negotiation processes, and minimum three years’ experience working with workplace harassment legislation and policies, including investigations and reporting.
Human Resources Professional (CHRP) certification considered an asset.
Thorough knowledge of labour relations and human rights legislation (e.g., Ontario Labour Relations Act, Employment Standards Act, Crown Employees Collective Bargaining Act, workplace harassment provisions of Occupational Health and Safety Act, and Human Rights Code). Research and analytical skills to analyze and summarize grievances, arbitrations, and harassment statistics and related reports.
Investigation skills to lead/manage the investigation of grievances and complaints of workplace harassment and discrimination.
Highly effective problem solving, negotiation and mediation skills.
Oral communication, presentation and consultation skills to provide expertise/advice to colleagues and management, and to provide direction to legal counsel.
Superior written communication skills to provide internal and external reports, briefings and memoranda.
Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain productive working relationships with colleagues, management teams and union officials.
Ability to manage projects within areas of accountability.
Proficiency in MS Office software applications.

Don’t Meet Every Requirement?

If you’re excited about working with Metrolinx but your past experience doesn’t quite align with every qualification of this posting, we encourage you to apply. You just might be the right candidate for this or other roles. We are always looking for great talent to join our team.

We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from members of equity-deserving communities, including those who identify as Indigenous, Black, racialized, women, people with disabilities, and people with diverse gender identities, expressions and sexual orientations.

Accommodation:
Metrolinx is an equal opportunity employer and committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are also committed to offering reasonable accommodation to job applicants in accordance with applicable legislation. If you require assistance or an accommodation at any point during the hiring process, please contact us at: 416-202-5601 or email [email protected].

Application Process:

All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada. Metrolinx will be using email to communicate with you for all job competitions. It is your responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked daily and accepts emails from unknown users. As we send time-sensitive correspondence, we recommend that you check your email regularly. If no response is received, we will assume you are no longer interested in pursuing the opportunity. Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate.

Should it be determined that any background information provided is misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, Metrolinx reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of your application.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

WE ARE AN EQUITABLE AND INCLUSIVE EMPLOYER.

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Minimum Pay Range: $110,854.00

Maximum Pay Range: $153,872.00

About the Company

Metrolinx

Runs regional transit and fare system

Metrolinx is a government agency in Ontario that plans, finances, and coordinates transportation across the region. It runs GO Transit, UP Express, and the PRESTO fare system, and steers major investments to improve how people travel. How it works: it manages regional transit services and the fare network, partners with municipalities and other agencies, and directs infrastructure projects to create a connected travel system. How it differs from competitors: it is a public sector, multi‑modal regional operator and planner focused on coordinating services and fares across communities, rather than a single private operator. Its goal is to connect communities and make travel faster, easier, and more convenient through large investments and integrated networks.

Company size: 5,001-10,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Toronto, Canada
Founded: 2007

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