Human Resources/Labour Relations Advisor

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Human Resources/Labour Relations Advisor
Competition #: NLH-NR-26-044
Status: Permanent
Location: St. John's, NL

Our employees are at the heart of what we do. We're looking for passionate and performance focused people - people who want to make a difference for our customers and who share our values.

Key Responsibilities:

Supporting the Employee Relations and Workforce Planning team, you will provide strategic advice, guidance and support on labour and employee-related matters, collective agreement and policy interpretation, and corrective action. You will participate in investigations, dispute resolution, grievance management, arbitration, and support negotiating various agreements including collective bargaining process. You will collaborate with other professionals including HR Business Partners, managers and union representatives and build strong relationships in support of implementing people solutions aligned with Hydro's policies, principles and values. You will support compliance of Hydro's corporate policies and standards of business conduct. You will have the highest regard for confidentiality and foster mutual respect in your dealings with diverse individuals. You are a high-impact communicator, exceptional listener and facilitator with the ability to convey key and critical information in an effective manner.

What You'll Need:

You have graduated with a Bachelor Degree of Commerce or Business Administration with specialization in Human Resources and/or Industrial Relations with a minimum of five (5) years' experience in the Human Resources and/or Labour Relations field. Master of Business Administration/Master of Employment Relations or CPHR designation would be an asset. You must have strong interpersonal skills and have a demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve complex issues. You must have excellent oral and written communication skills and be able to work effectively to prioritize and manage competing priorities. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Ideally this position would reside in our Corporate Office; however, we may be able to consider requests to work from one of our other locations within the province. Travel to Hydro's various locations in Newfoundland and Labrador may be required.

CLOSING DATE: August 24, 2026

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Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro is the people's utility that you can count on - providing safe, cost-conscious, reliable electricity while harnessing sustainable energy opportunities to benefit the people of Newfoundland and Labrador. We value our employees, we take care of each other, we recognize excellence, we respect individuality and we work hard to create an inclusive and welcoming workplace. People who work at Hydro feel like they're part of a community and we give back to the communities where we live and work to make them stronger. There's lots to learn at www.nlhydro.com

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Our company values diversity and inclusion in the workplace and encourages applications from diverse candidates, including women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities.

Submit your application online. Please quote the competition number with your application. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.