Labour Relations Analyst (RFT 1.0 FTE)

• Conduct in-depth comprehensive research on collective agreements, arbitral jurisprudence, legal precedents, and labour board rulings to inform Labour Relations strategy.
• Provide subject expertise on interpreting complex collective agreement language and its practical application. Analyze payroll, demographic, and seniority data to support bargaining proposals and grievance cases.
• Synthesize findings into recommendations to support negotiations, grievances, and policy development.
• Prepare detailed, insightful and well-organized reports and presentation materials for Leadership & Labour Relations.
• Compile and maintain comprehensive databases of collective agreement provisions, corporate policies, and labour history documentation.
• Identify trends and present data-driven insights to support strategic planning and risk mitigation.
• Review, monitor and provide analysis on new or newly developing employment-related legislation that could impact The Royal’s operations, budget and people.

• Draft formal and strategic grievance responses and assist in preparing documentation for arbitration hearings.
• Coordinate files grievances, up to and including arbitrations, as well as arbitration witness preparation sessions.
• Support preparation and review of evidence and documentation for arbitration and grievance hearings.
• Maintain and manage detailed and time-sensitive grievance and arbitration tracking systems, ensuring deadlines, referrals, cancellations, and settlements are processed promptly.
• Collaborate with Legal Counsel on labour relations matters and provide costing information and analysis related to grievances and arbitrations to Finance.
• Compile and maintain detailed documents for negotiations and labour-related meetings, ensuring accurate documentation and follow-up.
• Serves as a trusted advisor and resource to HR team members by providing guidance and expertise on labour relations matters.
• Drive improvement initiatives for grievance handling processes to increase efficiency and compliance.

• Process and verify union leave requests, liaising with managers and unions to ensure policy and collective agreement compliance.
• Monitor union leave data, coordinate billing with Finance, and recommend corrective actions for any discrepancies or misuse.
• Coordinate with Finance for union leave billing and adjustments.
• Support implementation of arbitration awards and collective agreement provisions in partnership with HRIS and HR operations, ensuring accuracy and consistency across systems.

• Lead or contribute to special projects such as developing labour databases, seniority reconciliations, and pay equity research.
• Prepare reports and related documents for restructuring initiatives.
• Maintain, generate, and distribute regular reports to support strategic labour relations decision-making.
• Act as a resource to redeployment and the Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC).
• Contribute to major departmental restructuring or contracting projects by identifying potential risks and recommending safer ways to achieve project goals.

• Provide administrative support to the Labour Relations and Employee Relations team by preparing discipline, termination and related letters for review as required.
• Act as a point of contact for initial inquiries on collective agreement interpretation; triage complex cases appropriately.
• Maintain organized and up-to-date filing systems and tracking tools for grievances, arbitration processes, and union leave statistics.
• Draft routine correspondence and assist with communication between Labour Relations staff, union representatives, legal counsel, and other internal/external parties.
• Recommend improvements to enhance the efficiency, accuracy, and effectiveness of administrative processes.
• Assist in onboarding new team members and help maintain team documentation and training materials.
• Manage confidential and sensitive information with a high degree of discretion and professionalism.

• Diploma or degree in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Business Administration, or a related field required.
• CHRP designation is an asset.
• Minimum of 1 years of progressive HR or labour relations experience in a, multi-union environment.
• Proven experience in research, data analysis, and report preparation related to collective bargaining and grievance/arbitration processes.
• Strong analytical and research skills with the ability to interpret collective agreements, arbitral decisions, and legislative documents.
• Excellent written communication skills, including the ability to draft grievance responses, meeting minutes, and formal reports with accuracy and clarity.
• Proven organizational and time management skills to manage multiple competing priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain accurate records.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint); experience with HRIS systems and database tools is an asset.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when handling sensitive labour relations matters.
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills to interact effectively with union representatives, legal counsel, and internal stakeholders.
• Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy in data management, record-keeping, and document preparation.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently while also contributing to team-based projects and department goals.
• Legal research abilities including solid working knowledge of electronic legal databases and legal reference tools (CanLII, WestlawNext, LexisNexis, Quicklaw, Brown and Beatty, etc…).
• English level A- is mandatory in oral expression, oral comprehension, reading comprehension and written expression. Bilingual (French /English) is considered an asset.

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