HR Advisor, Labour Relations

HR Advisor, Labour Relations

Vacancy Status: Existing Vacancy
Branch: Human Resources Branch
Section: Labour Relations
Employment Type: Indeterminate
Linguistic Requirement: Bilingual (English, French)
Global Linguistic Level: C1
Salary: $120,659 to $135,808 + $1,834.55 (Bilingual Allowance)
Location: Ottawa Headquarters
Search Area: Internal;
Membership;
Public
Closing Date: 03/11/2026

Employment Equity Designation: As a result of the PSAC Workforce and Availability Analysis and in accordance with the PSAC Employment Equity Plan, the successful candidate for this appointment will be a qualified person from one of the following groups:
Racially Visible

Founded in 1966, the Public Service Alliance of Canada represents 245,000 workers in every province and territory in Canada and in locations around the world. PSAC is headquartered in Ottawa with regional offices across the country. PSAC strives to enhance its members’ quality of life and has been at the forefront of significant and successful campaigns for workplace and human rights.

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• Flexible work arrangements (hybrid employees may have their own dedicated workstations).
• Group benefits (health, dental, life insurance, disability insurance, employee and family assistance), such as $7,500 for mental health professionals, that are 100% paid by the employer. Defined benefit pension plan (50/50 contribution from you and us).
• Three weeks’ vacation to start, plus extra paid leave to support your wellness.
• Generous support for your professional growth and career development.
• $800 per year recreation allowance.

Under the direction of the Manager Labour Relations, and as a member of the Labour Relations and Human Resources teams, the HR Advisor, Labour Relations provides advice to management on internal labour/employee relations matters within a unionized environment and supports the operational and strategic goals and objectives of the PSAC.

The position has primary responsibility for providing comprehensive labour relations/legal advice and support services in representing the interests of the employer in staffing, policy development, collective bargaining, and dispute resolution in accordance with numerous collective agreements, policies and across all provincial, territorial and federal legislations.

• Completion of a law degree from a recognized university, called to the bar and a member in good standing of a provincial or territorial law society.
• Experience representing the employer in adjudication before Boards of Arbitration, the Ontario Labour Board, Workplace Safety and Insurance Board, Human Rights Tribunal, Pay Equity Tribunal, and other forums for dispute resolution.
• Two (2) to Four (4) years of experience working in an Employee/Labour Relations role in a unionized workplace.
• Knowledge of several Human Resources disciplines, including job analysis and design, recruitment, staffing, compensation, attendance management, learning and development, pension/benefits administration, employee orientation, feedback process, diversity management and organizational design.
• Experience managing all levels of the grievance process in accordance with the applicable collective agreements, including researching legal precedents, gathering evidence, providing advice, attending grievance hearings and drafting responses.

• Knowledge of the political and operational inter-relationships within a large national union organization and a thorough understanding of the sensitive political and social issues between an employer union and its internal bargaining agents.
• Strong knowledge of legal research methodology and mechanisms to develop alternative dispute resolution approaches.
• Strong knowledge of the principles of employment equity, human rights obligations and accommodation in the unionized workplace.
• Knowledge and understanding of Labour Relations initiatives and activities that are impacting upon the PSAC and the broader labour movement.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of labour management…