The Manager, People Relations provides strategic and operational leadership to a team of People Relations consultants and advisors within a complex healthcare environment. This role is accountable for advancing a high-performing, innovative People Relations function that supports organizational transformation while ensuring legal compliance and ethical practice. The manager leads, coaches and develops team members, setting clear priorities, allocating resources effectively and monitors service delivery to meet evolving organizational needs. They foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, continuous improvement and adaptability, guiding the team through change and transformation with confidence and clarity. This position provides oversight and escalation support for high-risk, sensitive and complex employee relations matters, including grievances, investigations, discipline and performance management. The manager ensures fair, evidence-based outcomes and alignment with labour legislation, collective agreements and organizational policy through rigorous review and quality assurance practices. Working closely with senior leadership and cross-functional partners, the manager designs and implements proactive employee and labour relations strategies that enhance engagement, strengthen workplace culture, mitigate risk and support organizational effectiveness. This role champions innovation modernizes processes and drives continuous improvement initiatives that move the function from transactional response to strategic partnership. The manager serves as a trusted advisor to leaders, provides expert guidance on complex workplace issues, develops and delivers education programs and ensures all practices reflect Covenant Health’s Mission, Vision, and Values. This is a non-unionized position.

• Classification: Manager
• Union: COV OUT OF SCOPE
• Unit and Program: HRCP
• Primary Location: Grey Nuns Community Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 21-MAY-2026
• Date Available: 31-MAY-2026
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 10
• Shift Pattern: Days
• Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
• Minimum Hourly Salary: $49.02
• Maximum Hourly Salary: $73.53
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Industrial Relations or related field. 10+ years of progressive HR experience, including 5+ years in a formal or informal leadership role within employee relations or labor relations. Advanced knowledge of labor laws, collective agreements, and conflict resolution strategies.

Additional Required Qualifications:

Proven ability to lead teams handling complex investigations and high-stakes employee relations issues. Exceptional leadership, coaching, decision making and team development skills. Strong interpersonal, communication, and negotiation abilities. Ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure while maintaining discretion and professionalism. Demonstrated ability to work with a range of personalities and within an interprofessional environment. Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team environment to develop and achieve shared goals and objectives. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and HR systems. Understanding of the healthcare system from a corporate, HR standpoint and Commitment to Covenant Health Vision, Mission and Values.

Preferred Qualifications:

CPHR Designation. Certification in workplace investigations and/or labor relations.