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VON Canada

Director, Labour and Employee Relations

VON Canada

Director for Labour and Employee Relations overseeing strategies at VON Canada. Accountable for collective agreement administration and employee relations services.

Posted 7/16/2026full-timeNova Scotia • 🇨🇦 CanadaLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in Labour and Employee Relations, including collective agreement administration, grievance management, and legislative compliance. Proven ability to lead negotiations and manage a multi-unionized environment while ensuring adherence to HR principles and applicable laws.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Labour Relations ManagementCollective BargainingGrievance ManagementLegislative ComplianceEmployee Relations Strategy

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Hard Skills
Labour RelationsCollective Agreement AdministrationGrievance ManagementContract AdministrationProvincial Employment LawHuman Rights StatutesLabour NegotiationsWorkplace InvestigationsHR PrinciplesProvincial Worker Compensation Legislation
Soft Skills
LeadershipCoachingCommunicationProblem-SolvingTeam Management
Certifications & Qualifications
University Degree in Human Resources Management
Industry Keywords
Labour/Management PrinciplesLabour Relations Board ProcessesMulti-Unionized EnvironmentProvincial Labour RegulationsLabour Organizations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • The Director Labour and Employee Relations manages a team of Labour and Employee Relations professionals in the execution of VON’s national Labour and Employee Relations Strategy.
  • The Director is accountable for labour and employee relations services, including collective agreement administration, grievance and arbitration management, labour negotiations, workplace investigations, legislative compliance and management coaching.
  • Establishes performance standards, and operational practices to ensure consistent, high-quality labour and employee relations services.

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • University Degree in Human Resources Management or related field, or equivalent.
  • A minimum of 8 years of progressive labour relations experience at a senior level plus 3 years’ experience at a management level.
  • Knowledge of labour/management principles, provincial employment law, Human Rights, statutes and the Labour Relations Board processes and collective agreement administration is required.
  • Experience leading collective bargaining, contract administration and interpretation.
  • Familiarity with provincial labour regulations, collective agreements, provincial worker compensation legislation and practice, and various labour organizations.
  • Strong background in employee and labour relations in a multi-unionized environment.
  • Thorough knowledge of HR principles and applicable laws and regulations.

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • VON is committed to meeting the needs of persons with disabilities and to providing accessibility accommodations for candidates who require them.
  • Criminal Records Check is required upon the start of your employment.
  • Vulnerable Sector Search and/or Child Abuse Registry Check may be required.
  • Travel, overtime and irregular work schedules as required.
  • Work/life balance fostering professional excellence and personal fulfilment and health.