Labour Relations Specialist Job Fredericton New Brunswick Canada,HR/Recruitment

Labour Relations Specialist

“Do you enjoy building strong workplace relationships and helping leaders navigate complex employee relation matters with confidence, fairness and integrity?”

We’re looking for a permanent Labour Relations Specialist
, to serve as a trusted advisor and key contact for union-related matters across our Retail Locations & Warehouse Operations. In this role you will partner closely with our HR Business Partners and Operational leaders to foster positive labour management relationships and support the consistent, fair application of collective agreements, labour legislation, and organizational policies.

We’re seeking someone whose values align with ours — Integrity, Caring, Trust, Community, and Celebration — and who brings those principles to life in how they approach collaboration, decision-making, and workplace relationships.

At Alcool NB Liquor and Cannabis NB, provincial Crown corporations committed to a people-first culture, responsible retailing, and exceptional customer service across New Brunswick, we take pride in giving back 100% of profits are returned to the Government of New Brunswick.

Recognized as Atlantic Canada’s Top Employer in 2025, we offer:

Health benefits (majority employer-paid), plus a Shared Risk Pension with employer contributions of over 11% on eligible earnings

Paid sick, wellness, and volunteer days

A Personal Wellness Account

Ongoing learning and development opportunities

Flexible and remote work arrangements

An accountable, high-performance culture where people are empowered to do their best work and be their best selves

What You’ll Do

Act as a collaborative partner and primary resource for union-related matters across retail and warehouse teams

Provide thoughtful guidance to leaders by interpreting and applying collective agreements, policies, and legislation

Support the grievance process from intake through resolution, including arbitration when required

Contribute to collective bargaining preparation, costing, and strategy

Participate in labour-management meetings and help nurture respectful, constructive union relationships

Conduct or support workplace investigations with a focus on fairness, timeliness, and procedural integrity

Analyze trends in grievances and employee relations matters to recommend proactive solutions

Support policy development and continuous improvement to ensure alignment with legislation and collective agreements

What You Bring

Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field

3-5 years of labour relations experience in a unionized environment

Strong working knowledge of New Brunswick labour and employment legislation

Demonstrated experience managing grievances and supporting arbitration processes

Excellent judgement, communication, and stakeholder management skills

Ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters with professionalism and discretion

Language Competencies

Written and spoken French competence is an asset, please state your language capability.

Work Location

The Retail Operations Centre is located in Fredericton, New Brunswick.

The successful candidate must be based in New Brunswick, remote work is possible.

Travel throughout New Brunswick as required.

Note

Only candidates with legal authorization to work in Canada will be considered

Closing Date:
March 22nd, 2026

If you believe smooth workplaces start with strong labour relations and putting people first,
we’d love to hear from you. Apply now! Closing Date


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