Manager, Employee & Labour Relations (Pickering)

Job Description What makes you great for this role? Be part of HR’s transformation—drive change, spark innovation, and champion exceptional employee experience. You are a strategic, customer‑focused Employee and Labour Relations (ER/LR) leader committed to building positive and productive relationships across the organization. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in shaping ER/LR, disability management, wellness, and health & safety strategies that reflect MPAC’s values and support our people. As a trusted advisor and subject‑matter expert, you will partner with leaders and employees to provide proactive guidance, lead collective bargaining and workplace investigations, and deliver creative programs that create a healthy, inclusive, and engaged workforce. We have: A team of highly skilled, dedicated and collaborative staff Leadership that supports you An enterprise that embraces change A work environment that has flexible work locations (including hybrid), hours of work and overall employee wellness support You have: A university degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field - or an equivalent combination of education and experience 7 years of experience in a progressively responsible labour relations role within a broader public sector agency and/or medium to large sized private or public corporation with unionized workforces, including at least 3 years of program or people leadership experience Experience in collective bargaining and grievance/arbitration processes Expertise in developing and managing programs that enhance employee wellness, facilitate workplace accommodations, and ensure successful return to work transitions Strong leadership skills to coach, mentor, and lead teams Excellent verbal and written communication, facilitation, and presentation skills Strong analytical, strategic, and problem‑solving skills with the ability to influence and build trust at all levels Willingness to travel to head office, field offices and corporate events across Ontario as needed Nice to have: Certified Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) designation What you will do: Lead the development of ER & LR strategies, frameworks, and policies that promote a positive and legally compliant workplace Manage the collective bargaining process, grievance handling, workplace investigations, and union‑management committees Provide expert advice to leaders and executives on employee relations, labour disputes, CBA interpretation, and employment legislation Oversee disability management, workplace accommodations, and return‑to‑work programs, ensuring compliance with legal and organizational requirements Direct health and safety, wellness, and risk assessment initiatives, including WSIB programs and Joint Health and Safety Committee processes Partner with HR colleagues and business leaders to align ER/LR strategies with organizational priorities Develop and deliver training, workshops, and educational tools to strengthen ER/LR knowledge across the organization Coach and mentor team members, fostering a culture of service excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement Manage budgets, third‑party service contracts, and business cases to ensure effective resource allocation and operational efficiency Additional Information: Requisition ID: 3057 Existing Vacancy: Yes Job Type: Non‑Union Management Location: Pickering, ON, CA Salary: $108,208 – $135,259 per year MPAC is committed to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Anti‑Racism. #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjob.ca/job/2ppc57