Senior Labour Relations Consultant for CIRNAC - Government of Canada

49 Solutions • Gatineau, QC

16d • Onsite

About The Position

Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC) is seeking an experienced and seasoned Labour Relations Consultant to provide senior-level support to its Labour Relations team. This consultant will help address workload demands and resource constraints while providing expert guidance on complex labour relations matters across both corporate and operational environments.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in Labour Relations advisory and consulting roles.
• Demonstrated experience supporting both corporate and operational labour relations functions.
• Experience preparing grievance analyses and responses at various levels.
• Experience responding to CHRC complaints and managing related processes.
• Knowledge and experience in strike preparation, essential services, and exclusion requests.
• Proven ability to mentor and develop junior Labour Relations professionals.
• Exceptional analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent writing and drafting abilities, including preparation of complex labour relations documentation.
• Fluency in both English and French (oral and written).
• A valid Reliability Security Clearance.
• Availability to work on-site in Gatineau four (4) days per week.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
• Sound judgment and discretion when handling sensitive labour relations matters.
• Comfortable balancing multiple priorities and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Developing grievance analyses and preparing responses at all stages of the grievance process.
• Responding to complaints filed with the Canadian Human Rights Commission (CHRC).
• Supporting strike preparedness activities and contingency planning.
• Providing expertise related to essential services agreements and designations.
• Preparing and managing exclusion requests.
• Advising management on complex labour relations issues and strategies.
• Training, coaching, and mentoring junior Labour Relations Advisors.
• Producing high-quality written analyses, recommendations, briefing materials, and correspondence.
• Collaborating effectively with stakeholders while managing sensitive and confidential matters.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed