Labour Relations Advisor - Calgary, Canada - WestJet

WestJet

Verified Company

Calgary, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Why WestJet:

Every WestJet journey has the potential to enrich lives; a career with us is no exception.

WestJet arrived on the Canadian airline scene in 1996 and changed the industry for the better. We made air travel more affordable for Canadians and now we're going global.

Join us and love where you're going.

Remote Work:

This position is eligible for remote work,
within Vancouver, Calgary or Toronto, under our mobile workforce program.

Overview of role:

WestJet is looking for a dynamic and energetic Advisor, Labour Relations, this professional will be a key member of the People and Culture team, providing Labour Relations support and advisory service within their respective business units.

The Advisor, Labour Relations is an integral role assisting all levels of leadership to maximize the effectiveness of our people and business.

Key Deliverables:

Each Advisor, Labour Relations is responsible for one or more bargaining units/collective agreements and is expected to:
Actively participates in collective bargaining process and administering collective agreements
Identify external business and market trends with respect to bargaining unit(s), and align labour relations strategies to various external influences
Lead the investigating and resolution of grievances and the administration of the grievance/arbitration process
Provide advice and training to management on Labour Relations issues and legislation
Possess a clientcentric, inclusive and consensusbuilding style
Build and maintain relationships in the labour relations context
Possess superior knowledge of labour relations principles and provide practical and strategic advice regarding the same including on discipline/discharge, performance and attendance management, grievances, collective bargaining
The position formulates partnerships across the People and Culture function to deliver valueadded service to leaders that drive the business objectives of the organization
The Advisor, Labour Relations maintains an effective level of business literacy about the business unit's financial position, its midrange plans, its culture, and its competition
Educate and assist with legislation and compliance issues and work to mitigate risk
Partner with other areas within the People and Culture department
Participate in the development and execution of the People and Culture Plan
Provide input and support change management initiatives, for the successful roll out and adoption of corporate initiatives as applicable in the labour relations context

Education and Qualifications:

An accomplished labour relations practitioner with strong technical skills and a minimum of 5 years' of progressively responsible experience in a labour relations capacity within a complex business and operational environment
Must possess excellent leadership and influencing skills

The benefits of being a WestJetter:
WestJet provides all WestJetters with a competitive total rewards package.

On top of that, we offer:

A fun and friendly culture with colleagues who work together to win
Travel privileges for you and your family, effective from your start date
Savings and Benefit programs that are flexible to meet your specific needs

About WestJet Group of Companies

Together with WestJet's regional airline, WestJet Encore, we offer scheduled service to more than 100 destinations in North America, Central America, the Caribbean and Europe and to more than 175 destinations in over 20 countries through our airline partnerships.

Our Safety Promise

At WestJet, the safety and security of our people and our guests is a core value and at the heart of what we do.

As safety and security is a shared responsibility, it is expected that you will use safe work practices to ensure your well-being and the safety of others.

WestJet recognizes that the use of Alcohol and Drugs can adversely impact a safe work environment and the well-being of others including guests, suppliers and the public, as well as place WestJet's operations at risk.

All roles that are identified as safety sensitive are required to pass a Pre-Employment Alcohol and Drug Test as per WestJet's Alcohol and Drug Policy.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
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