Labour Relations Specialist
About the role
Full-Time Salaried
Hybrid Position, with Frequest Travel required across the Seasons Communities
Our Mission to You:
As a certified Great Place to Work®, Seasons believes that every single team member plays an important role in the overall happiness of our residents. We foster a culture of growth and support for our committed team members and offer opportunities for personal and professional development to advance a rewarding career in the seniors housing sector.
What We Look For:
Seasons looks for individuals who are enthusiastic about making a positive difference in the life of another person. We hire individuals who are committed to building meaningful relationships and strive for service excellence so our residents can be proud to call Seasons their home. Keen attention to details, going the extra mile and putting a little “wow” into everything we do is the Seasons way!
What You’ll Do:
As the Labour Relations Specialist, you will play a key role in supporting our unionized environments by managing day-to-day labour relations activities. You’ll take ownership of Step 1 and Step 2 grievance meetings, lead thorough workplace investigations, and help support and deliver collective agreement training for leaders. This is a great opportunity for a detail-oriented, people-focused professional looking to make an impact in a multi-jurisdictional setting.
Key Responsibilities:
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Lead and facilitate Step 1 and Step 2 grievance meetings across unionized sites.
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Conduct timely, fair, and well-documented workplace investigations into employee concerns or policy violations.
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Provide guidance on collective agreement interpretation and employee relations best practices.
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Support preparation for collective bargaining and labour-related reporting.
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Assist in delivering training to site leaders on collective agreements and labour relations processes.
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Maintain documentation and ensure compliance with applicable legislation in Ontario, Alberta, and BC.
What You Bring:
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3–7 years of experience in labour or employee relations, preferably in a unionized, multi-site environment.
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Strong knowledge of grievance handling and investigation procedures.
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Experience supporting or delivering training related to collective agreements is an asset.
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Post-secondary education in Labour Relations, Human Resources, Law, or a related field.
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Excellent communication, organization, and interpersonal skills.
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Ability to travel within multiple provinces.
All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada. As a condition of employment, a Criminal Record Search which may include a vulnerable sector screen, will be required.
Seasons Retirement Communities (“Seasons”) is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all interested parties. In accordance with Season’s Accessibility Policy, a request for accommodation will be accepted as part of Season’s hiring process.
About Seasons Retirement Communities
Established in 2009, Seasons is a Canadian company that owns and operates retirement communities in Ontario, Alberta, and British Columbia. Our company has grown an impressive three times its original size, with 25 locations in ON, AB, and BC, employing over 1,700 team members! Our management team has extensive experience in the senior housing sector and has developed a culture that is dedicated to providing residents with the superior care and customer service they so deserve.
The Seasons vision statement is Connect, Care, Change. These three words define our vision for exceptional customer service. Seasons believes that when we genuinely connect with and care about our residents, we can positively change their lives. We want our residents to feel proud to call us home and know they are surrounded by people who genuinely care.
Seasons Retirement Communities is proud to have been certified as a Great Place to Work® and named one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies.
To join the conversation, like or follow us on Facebook @SeasonsRetirement, Instagram @SeasonsRetirement, Twitter @SeasonsRC, and LinkedIn. Team members and job applicants are invited to like our Employee Facebook page, @SeasonsConnects.
Labour Relations Specialist
About the role
Full-Time Salaried
Hybrid Position, with Frequest Travel required across the Seasons Communities
Our Mission to You:
As a certified Great Place to Work®, Seasons believes that every single team member plays an important role in the overall happiness of our residents. We foster a culture of growth and support for our committed team members and offer opportunities for personal and professional development to advance a rewarding career in the seniors housing sector.
What We Look For:
Seasons looks for individuals who are enthusiastic about making a positive difference in the life of another person. We hire individuals who are committed to building meaningful relationships and strive for service excellence so our residents can be proud to call Seasons their home. Keen attention to details, going the extra mile and putting a little “wow” into everything we do is the Seasons way!
What You’ll Do:
As the Labour Relations Specialist, you will play a key role in supporting our unionized environments by managing day-to-day labour relations activities. You’ll take ownership of Step 1 and Step 2 grievance meetings, lead thorough workplace investigations, and help support and deliver collective agreement training for leaders. This is a great opportunity for a detail-oriented, people-focused professional looking to make an impact in a multi-jurisdictional setting.
Key Responsibilities:
-
Lead and facilitate Step 1 and Step 2 grievance meetings across unionized sites.
-
Conduct timely, fair, and well-documented workplace investigations into employee concerns or policy violations.
-
Provide guidance on collective agreement interpretation and employee relations best practices.
-
Support preparation for collective bargaining and labour-related reporting.
-
Assist in delivering training to site leaders on collective agreements and labour relations processes.
-
Maintain documentation and ensure compliance with applicable legislation in Ontario, Alberta, and BC.
What You Bring:
-
3–7 years of experience in labour or employee relations, preferably in a unionized, multi-site environment.
-
Strong knowledge of grievance handling and investigation procedures.
-
Experience supporting or delivering training related to collective agreements is an asset.
-
Post-secondary education in Labour Relations, Human Resources, Law, or a related field.
-
Excellent communication, organization, and interpersonal skills.
-
Ability to travel within multiple provinces.
All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada. As a condition of employment, a Criminal Record Search which may include a vulnerable sector screen, will be required.
Seasons Retirement Communities (“Seasons”) is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all interested parties. In accordance with Season’s Accessibility Policy, a request for accommodation will be accepted as part of Season’s hiring process.
About Seasons Retirement Communities
Established in 2009, Seasons is a Canadian company that owns and operates retirement communities in Ontario, Alberta, and British Columbia. Our company has grown an impressive three times its original size, with 25 locations in ON, AB, and BC, employing over 1,700 team members! Our management team has extensive experience in the senior housing sector and has developed a culture that is dedicated to providing residents with the superior care and customer service they so deserve.
The Seasons vision statement is Connect, Care, Change. These three words define our vision for exceptional customer service. Seasons believes that when we genuinely connect with and care about our residents, we can positively change their lives. We want our residents to feel proud to call us home and know they are surrounded by people who genuinely care.
Seasons Retirement Communities is proud to have been certified as a Great Place to Work® and named one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies.
To join the conversation, like or follow us on Facebook @SeasonsRetirement, Instagram @SeasonsRetirement, Twitter @SeasonsRC, and LinkedIn. Team members and job applicants are invited to like our Employee Facebook page, @SeasonsConnects.