Manager Labour Relations - Whitby, Canada - Ontario Power Generation

Ontario Power Generation

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Whitby, Canada

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Description

Location:
Whitby, ON, CA, L1N 9B2
Req ID:41380
Status:Regular Full Time

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Working Conditions:Hybrid Working Environment

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Education Level:Bachelor's Degree Required. Master of Industrial Relations (MIR), Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) or Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a focus in Labour Relations would be an asset
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Location:
Toronto, ON or Whitby, ON

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Travel: Yes

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Deadline to Apply: March 5, 2023

OPG continues to set the bar for environmental protection, community involvement and economic impact—all while safely keeping the lights on.- Now we've set our sights on being a net-zero carbon company by 2040 and a catalyst to help the economies where we operate achieve net-zero by OPG operates a diverse portfolio of generation assets including nuclear, hydroelectric, biomass and solar.

We are also a clean tech leader and innovator, offering challenging and unique work opportunities. Help us use our power to change the world.

In 2024, Ontario Power Generation (OPG) is establishing a new corporate headquarters on a campus setting within Durham Region.

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BE THE GENERATION to help build a brighter tomorrow.

JOB OVERVIEW
Ontario Power Generation (OPG) is looking for dynamic, consultative and results driven Labour Relations professionals to join our team in the role of
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Manager Labour Relations.

Reporting to the Senior Manager, the incumbent will be responsible for providing strategic advice and guidance on the interpretation of collective agreements, procedures and policies to HR Business Partners, Line Managers and Senior Leadership.
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This is an exciting opportunity to work in an environment where you will contribute to Ontario Power Generation's continued growth and success in generating safe, clean, reliable lowcost power in a sustainable manner.

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KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Partner with HR Business Partners, Line Managers, and Senior Leadership, providing advice on collective agreements and staff relations matters. Provide interpretation and explanation as to the clauses associated with OPG union collective agreements (e.g., PWU, Society, EPSCA);
Ensure grievances involving represented staff are efficiently and effectively processed by providing interpretation, advice and guidance on agreements, policies, and procedures ;
Act as management's advisor by providing and presenting management briefs, rebuttal material and supporting data as required to support OPG's position;
Assist HR and Line Management, in preparing cases for grievance meetings and ensuring that all relevant information is included in the grievance briefs;
Developing Letters of Understanding to facilitate agreement on issues;
Working with Legal Counsel, HR, and Line Management to prepare cases for mediation and arbitration;
Working with Legal Counsel to prepare briefs for arbitration and developing the strategy for presenting cases;
At times lead mediations or arbitrations when Legal Counsel not required
Assisting in the development of negotiation strategies for collective bargaining and participating on bargaining subcommittees;
Representing management on joint union/management subcommittees;
Recommending, developing, and delivering labour relations training and specialized seminars, as well as developing training materials;
Maintaining currency with employment law, legislative change, arbitration decisions, trends and developments in collective bargaining and other major events/matters related to labour relations;
Continuously enhancing and improving labour relations management methods, policies, and processes;
Serving as the point of contact with unions by resolving or arranging for the disposition of questions, complaints, or requests for information related to the treatment of unionrepresented staff;
Communicating with unions to convey information on new or amended corporate policies, practices, and procedures;
Developing and maintaining good working relationships with union representatives; and
Perform other duties as required.

EDUCATION

University Degree is required;
Master's of Industrial Relations (MIR), Bachelor of Laws (LL.B), or Master's of Business Administration (MBA) with a focus in Labour Relations; and
Professional Human Resources designation is an asset (such as CHRP, CHRL, CHRE).

QUALIFICATIONS

We are seeking a seasoned labour relations professional with the following:
Minimum of 5-8 years of progressive labour relations and or human resources experience;
Minimum of 35 years of strategic labour relations experience as a Labour Relations Advisor / Labour Relations Consultant in a unionized environment. Must be able to provide strategic labour relations advice and counsel;
Sound knowledge of labour relations principles, processes, best practices, theories, trends and related legislation and arbitral jurisprudence in both public and private sectors;
Demonstrated ability to collaborate