Labor Relations Specialist

Overview

FlatironDragados Canada is seeking a Labor Relations Specialist to support workforce and labor relations activities on a large-scale industrial construction project in Edmonton, Alberta. This role serves as a key liaison between project teams and union employees, to help ensure a productive, compliant, and highly engaged workforce.

The Labor Relations Specialist will assist with workforce planning, union onboarding, labor agreement administration, workforce reporting, and labour relations activities. The ideal candidate is a relationship-focused professional who can effectively communicate with field personnel, labor organizations, and project leadership while supporting workforce needs in a fast-paced construction environment.

Apply now and transform your career with us.

What you will be doing

• Support labor relations and workforce management activities for the project site.• Build and maintain positive working relationships with local union representatives, business agents, and workforce partners.• Assist with administration and interpretation of Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs).• Assist in resolving workforce concerns, employee issues, and labor-related inquiries.• Support grievance documentation and issue resolution efforts as directed by leadership.• Coordinates onboarding access, assets and activities for Unionized new hires to support an engaging onboarding experience. • Investigates labour relations inquiries and issues using prescribed Company processes and with the support and guidance of the corporate HR and legal compliance teams. • Documents and tracks labour relations issues within assigned projects to identify trends or training opportunities. Recommends training and employee development for identified trends and implements solutions with the oversight of direct supervisor.

What we are looking for

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, or a related field required. • 2-3+ years’ related experience required. • Some construction industry experience preferred. • Previous experience in high-volume environments is an asset. • Willingness to work varying schedules, including overtime, weekends, or rotational assignments when required.• Able to build relationships with internal and external business contacts required. • Able to influence with or without authority at all levels of the business. • Strong time-management skills required. Able to maintain professional composure under tight deadlines or sensitive situations. • Developing critical-thinking and analytical skills. • Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills required. • Able to maintain confidentiality over employment records, inquiries, medical information, investigations and other employment related items required.

Why work for us

Some of the benefits you may be eligible for as an employee are:

• Comprehensive compensation package and paid time off program
• Industry leading 401(k)/RRSP
• Medical/Extended Health Care, Dental, Vision and/or Provincial Medical
• Wellness benefits & Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

We are an EEO/ADA/Veterans employer.

Salary Min

CAD $75,000.00/Yr.

Salary Max

CAD $85,000.00/Yr.