Specialist Labour Relations Saskatoon

Position #: 9011726

Expected Start Date: June 29, 2026

Union: OOS

Facility: Nurses Alumni Wing

City/Town: To be Determined

Department: Labour Relations

Type: Full-time temporary

Expected Up to Date: June 30, 2027

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days, Standby

Number of Hours per Rotation: 5 shifts of 7.5 hours per 1 weeks

Relief: No

Float: No

Salary or Pay Band: As per Terms and Conditions of Employment

Travel Required: Yes

Job Description: Labour Relations Specialists are responsible for providing advanced knowledge as a strategic partner and subject matter expert in the design, delivery, and implementation of human resource services and strategies to improve operations, achieve goals, and resolve issues. The Specialist provides solutions for labour relations issues including interpretation, application and administration of collective agreements and relevant legislation, labour relations and conflict resolution advice in support of managing workplace matters, strategic labour relations advice and support for organization change and strategic initiatives, conducting the grievance process, negotiating and documenting grievance settlements, preparing for arbitration and other adjudications, contributing to labour relations policy development, conducting workplace investigations, preparing for and participating in collective bargaining, and providing training on labour relations matters within the organization.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience

• 3-5 years' experience in Human Resources

Education

• Bachelor of Commerce (BComm)
• Juris Doctor (JD)
• Industrial Relations degree/diploma
• Business Administration diploma (DBA)
• Masters of Law
• Human Resources diploma
• Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)

Licenses

• Valid Class 5 driver's license

Other Education and Training

• Licensed, and in good standing, with regulatory body, if applicable
• Undergraduate degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Competencies

• Analytical skills
• Capability to transform systems: Encourage and support innovation
• Mobilizes people, inspires and leads by example
• Critical thinking skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Ability to lead and coach others
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Proven ability to collaborate and partner with a wide variety of stakeholders
• Commitment to quality, safety, and improvement striving towards zero harm
• Knowledge in applicable legislation and standards
• Knowledge in First Nation and Metis history in Saskatchewan
• Knowledge in organization's goals, vision, mission and values
• Knowledge in Labour Relations concepts, principles and issues
• Commitment to a diverse, representative workforce and cultural safety
• Ability to adapt to and implement change
• Committed to delivering on patient and family centred care
• Knowledge in the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action
• Knowledge in applicable human resource functions and disciplines
• Knowledge in the Saskatchewan health care system
• Exemplifies ethical practices, professionalism and personal integrity

Other Information

• Travel within Saskatchewan