About the role
Job description:
JOB SUMMARY:
The Employee Relations Specialist plays a critical role in managing employment and labour relations within our organization, offering expert advice and support to internal clients, and fostering a collaborative relationship with unions.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Advise management and internal stakeholders on employment and labour relations policies and practices.
- Interpret and ensure compliance with collective agreements and labour laws.
- Mediate and resolve disputes between union and management.
- Conduct investigations.
- Prepare and present cases for grievances and other labour hearings.
- Collaborate with union representatives to negotiate collective agreements.
- Develop and implement labour relations strategies and initiatives.
- Conduct training sessions for management and employees on employment and labour relations topics.
- Provide guidance on disciplinary actions and terminations.
- Monitor and analyze labour market trends and developments.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of labour laws and regulations.
- Prepare reports and documentation related to labour relations activities.
- Lead and/or participate in cross-functional projects to provide functional expertise for corporate and departmental strategic planning initiatives
- Represent the department and prepare and present material to internal and external audiences as required
- Maintain knowledge of industry developments and best practices related to area of specialization and adapt them to SaskPower’s operational environment
- Provide leadership and direction to project teams and/or assigned staff as required
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:
- Degree in Business Administration, Commerce or other related equivalent AND/OR;
- Related professional designation(s) and/or certification(s) AND/OR;
- Five (5) years experience in labour relations or human resources
- In-depth knowledge of employment/labour laws, collective agreements, and dispute resolution.
- Experience in developing and sustaining collaborative relationships through understanding, involvement, engagement, and communication with diverse clients and stakeholder groups;
- Strong persuasive, tactful, consultative, and communication skills, both written and oral;
- Experience with grievance, arbitrations and collective bargaining processes.
- Strong negotiation and mediation skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Team player with the ability to build and maintain strategic relationships both internal and external to SaskPower
- Results oriented thinker, with the ability to manage and provide advice regarding complex and confidential issues with sensitivity and professionalism
- Excellent analytical, research and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work and manage in a changing environment
- Excellent facilitation, project management and decision-making skills
- Ability to foster a culture focused on safety, innovation and teamwork
- Demonstrated skill in SaskPower’s competencies
- Must have a continuing record of professional development
A suitable combination of relevant education and experience may also be considered
We offer:
Candidates under consideration may be required to participate in an assessment process consisting of any/all of the following: interview, abilities test, case study and/or presentation.
At SaskPower, we believe in the importance of diversity and inclusion. We’re dedicated to creating and cultivating an inclusive workplace and a workforce that represents the communities we serve.
We acknowledge and recognize equity groups designated by the Canadian Employment Equity Act. These include:
• Indigenous Peoples
• members of Visible Minority Groups
• persons with disabilities
• women
• LGBTQ2S+ community
• persons who served and are serving in the military
• newcomers to Saskatchewan
We base our selection process on merit and encourage all diverse groups to participate fully.
As part of our ongoing commitment to reconciliation, we prioritize hiring Indigenous Peoples as we recognize and respect their knowledge and experience. We acknowledge the barriers that affect equity groups, and we’re committed to addressing, mitigating and accommodating these barriers to strive for equity in the workplace. Learn more at Commitment to Diversity.
Please apply by 07/20/2025.
About SaskPower
Since 1929, we've delivered power throughout Saskatchewan. Today, we strive to serve an increasingly diverse and sophisticated customer base of over 550,000 customers. Our team of dedicated employees is made up of over 3,100 permanent full-time employees.
We manage over $13 billion in generation, transmission and distribution assets.
Our power comes from: • 3 coal-fired power stations – 1,389 MW • 7 hydroelectric stations – 864 MW • 8 wind facilities – 617 MW • 3 solar facilities – 83 MW • 10 natural gas stations – 2,160 MW • import power purchase agreements – 290 MW • small independent power producers – 34 MW
Our total available generation capacity is 5,437 MW.
Our network serves a large geographic area and widely dispersed population. We maintain more than 160,000 kilometres of power lines, 59 high voltage switching stations and 200 distribution substations. We also have interconnections at the Manitoba, Alberta and North Dakota borders.
*Information as of July2023
About the role
Job description:
JOB SUMMARY:
The Employee Relations Specialist plays a critical role in managing employment and labour relations within our organization, offering expert advice and support to internal clients, and fostering a collaborative relationship with unions.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Advise management and internal stakeholders on employment and labour relations policies and practices.
- Interpret and ensure compliance with collective agreements and labour laws.
- Mediate and resolve disputes between union and management.
- Conduct investigations.
- Prepare and present cases for grievances and other labour hearings.
- Collaborate with union representatives to negotiate collective agreements.
- Develop and implement labour relations strategies and initiatives.
- Conduct training sessions for management and employees on employment and labour relations topics.
- Provide guidance on disciplinary actions and terminations.
- Monitor and analyze labour market trends and developments.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of labour laws and regulations.
- Prepare reports and documentation related to labour relations activities.
- Lead and/or participate in cross-functional projects to provide functional expertise for corporate and departmental strategic planning initiatives
- Represent the department and prepare and present material to internal and external audiences as required
- Maintain knowledge of industry developments and best practices related to area of specialization and adapt them to SaskPower’s operational environment
- Provide leadership and direction to project teams and/or assigned staff as required
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:
- Degree in Business Administration, Commerce or other related equivalent AND/OR;
- Related professional designation(s) and/or certification(s) AND/OR;
- Five (5) years experience in labour relations or human resources
- In-depth knowledge of employment/labour laws, collective agreements, and dispute resolution.
- Experience in developing and sustaining collaborative relationships through understanding, involvement, engagement, and communication with diverse clients and stakeholder groups;
- Strong persuasive, tactful, consultative, and communication skills, both written and oral;
- Experience with grievance, arbitrations and collective bargaining processes.
- Strong negotiation and mediation skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Team player with the ability to build and maintain strategic relationships both internal and external to SaskPower
- Results oriented thinker, with the ability to manage and provide advice regarding complex and confidential issues with sensitivity and professionalism
- Excellent analytical, research and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work and manage in a changing environment
- Excellent facilitation, project management and decision-making skills
- Ability to foster a culture focused on safety, innovation and teamwork
- Demonstrated skill in SaskPower’s competencies
- Must have a continuing record of professional development
A suitable combination of relevant education and experience may also be considered
We offer:
Candidates under consideration may be required to participate in an assessment process consisting of any/all of the following: interview, abilities test, case study and/or presentation.
At SaskPower, we believe in the importance of diversity and inclusion. We’re dedicated to creating and cultivating an inclusive workplace and a workforce that represents the communities we serve.
We acknowledge and recognize equity groups designated by the Canadian Employment Equity Act. These include:
• Indigenous Peoples
• members of Visible Minority Groups
• persons with disabilities
• women
• LGBTQ2S+ community
• persons who served and are serving in the military
• newcomers to Saskatchewan
We base our selection process on merit and encourage all diverse groups to participate fully.
As part of our ongoing commitment to reconciliation, we prioritize hiring Indigenous Peoples as we recognize and respect their knowledge and experience. We acknowledge the barriers that affect equity groups, and we’re committed to addressing, mitigating and accommodating these barriers to strive for equity in the workplace. Learn more at Commitment to Diversity.
Please apply by 07/20/2025.
About SaskPower
Since 1929, we've delivered power throughout Saskatchewan. Today, we strive to serve an increasingly diverse and sophisticated customer base of over 550,000 customers. Our team of dedicated employees is made up of over 3,100 permanent full-time employees.
We manage over $13 billion in generation, transmission and distribution assets.
Our power comes from: • 3 coal-fired power stations – 1,389 MW • 7 hydroelectric stations – 864 MW • 8 wind facilities – 617 MW • 3 solar facilities – 83 MW • 10 natural gas stations – 2,160 MW • import power purchase agreements – 290 MW • small independent power producers – 34 MW
Our total available generation capacity is 5,437 MW.
Our network serves a large geographic area and widely dispersed population. We maintain more than 160,000 kilometres of power lines, 59 high voltage switching stations and 200 distribution substations. We also have interconnections at the Manitoba, Alberta and North Dakota borders.
*Information as of July2023