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Labour relations specialist

@ Brandon University

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Brandon, Manitoba

Full-time5+ years experience
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Overview

Brandon University is hiring a full-time permanent labour relations specialist to administer HR programs, mediate grievances, and negotiate collective agreements. The role works 35 hours per week in English, requires five or more years of experience and a bachelor's degree, and offers pension, health, dental and vision benefits.

Responsibilities:

  • Administer grievance and staff consultation procedures
  • Mediate labour disputes and negotiate collective agreements
  • Advise managers and employees on HR policies and benefits
  • Plan and evaluate HR policies and programs
  • Train staff and supervise staff in various areas

Requirements summary:

  • Five years or more of experience
  • Bachelor's degree in HR or labour studies
  • Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP)
  • Excellent oral and written communication
  • Negotiation and union representation experience

Tools & skills

Human resources softwareMS ExcelMS AccessMS OutlookMS PowerPointMS WordMS Windows

Benefits mentioned

Health insuranceDentalVisionRetirement planWellness
Source and dates

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Employer posting date
2026-10-29
First seen by our source
2026-11-14
Source record updated
2026-11-14

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Job details

SenioritySenior
DepartmentHuman resources
Experience5+ years
Manages peopleYes
Hours per week35
Scheduleday
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingOffice
PositionMostly sitting
Physical demandsphysical low · computer high
LanguagesEnglish
Licences & certificationsCertified Human Resources Professional (CHRP), Criminal record check, Child Abuse Registry check
Background checkscriminal record
EducationBachelor’s degree (required)
Fields of studyHuman resources management/personnel administration, Labour and industrial relations, Labour studies, Human resources development
Perks mentionedRetirement plan, Wellness, Transit support

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Job description
  • Durée de l'emploi: Permanent
  • Langue de travail: Anglais
  • Heures de travail: 35 hours per week
  • Education:
  • Expérience:

Education

  • Bachelor's degree
  • Human resources management/personnel administration, general
  • Labour and industrial relations
  • Labour studies
  • Human resources development

Work setting

  • University or college

Budgetary responsibility

  • 0 - $100,000

Tasks

  • Administer staff consultation and grievance procedures
  • Plan, develop, implement and evaluate human resources policies and programs
  • Train staff
  • Advise managers and employees on the interpretation of human resources policies, benefit programs and collective agreements
  • Establish and implement policies and procedures
  • Mediate labour disputes and grievances
  • Oversee the classification and rating of occupations
  • Administer benefit employment equity and other human resources programs
  • Manage contracts
  • Co-ordinate employee performance and appraisal programs
  • Oversee the analysis of employee data and information
  • Oversee development of communication strategies
  • Oversee the preparation of reports
  • Advise senior management
  • Respond to employee questions and complaints
  • Liaise with management, union officials and HR consultants
  • Negotiate collective agreements on behalf of employers or workers
  • Organize staff consultation and grievance procedures
  • Provide customer service
  • Recruit and hire staff
  • Manage knowledge
  • Propose improvements to methods, systems and procedures

Supervision

  • Staff in various areas of responsibility

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

  • Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP)

Computer and technology knowledge

  • Human resources software
  • MS Access
  • MS Excel
  • MS Outlook
  • MS PowerPoint
  • MS Windows
  • MS Word
  • Electronic mail
  • Internet

Area of specialization

  • Union representation
  • Employment equity
  • Labour relations
  • Human resources
  • Job analysis and evaluation

Specialization/experience (business sales and services)

  • Negotiation

Security and safety

  • Criminal record check
  • Child Abuse Registry check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Ability to work independently
  • Fast-paced environment
  • Work under pressure
  • Tight deadlines
  • Attention to detail
  • Large workload

Personal suitability

  • Excellent oral communication
  • Excellent written communication
  • Flexibility
  • Judgement
  • Organized
  • Team player
  • Client focus
  • Efficient interpersonal skills
  • Reliability
  • Values and ethics
  • Ability to multitask
  • Accountability

Screening questions

  • Do you have experience working in this field?
  • Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?

Experience

  • 5 years or more

Employment terms options

  • Day
  • Overtime required

Health benefits

  • Dental plan
  • Health care plan
  • Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

  • As per collective agreement
  • Pension plan

Other Benefits

  • Parking available
  • Wellness program

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