Labour Specialist

Job Description

Labour Specialist

Vacancy Status

No: This posting is not for an existing vacancy within the organization and is open to new applications. (New Head Count)

AI Disclosure

As part of the application process, Artificial Intelligence will be used in the hiring process for this role

Hybrid - This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to the Oshawa Elevation Centre three times per week, at minimum [or other frequency dictated by the business].

Role Summary

The Labour Specialist at General Motors plays a critical role in supporting labour strategy across manufacturing operations. This position focuses on analyzing collective bargaining agreements, union trends, workforce data, and labour legislation to inform negotiations. This role combines data-driven research with strategic insight to help GM navigate complex labour environments and sustain operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed analysis of collective bargaining agreements, past negotiations, and arbitration outcomes

• Research labour trends affecting manufacturing, including wages, benefits, workforce demographics, and union strategies

• Monitor and interpret changes in labour laws, regulations, and rulings impacting GM operations

• Support negotiation preparation by developing data-driven insights, costing models, and scenario analysesAnalyze grievance patterns, dispute data, and plant-level labour relations metrics to identify risks and opportunities

• Conduct studies designed to improve existing labour relations programs or to develop solutions to complex labour relations operating problems

• Benchmark GM’s labour practices against competitors such as Ford Motor Company and Stellantis

• Prepare executive briefings, reports, and strategic recommendations for senior leadership

• Collaborate with HR, Legal, and leadership teams to align labour strategies with business goals

• Present economic analyses to support bargaining positions and clearly explain agreement content

• Identify opportunities to simplify, standardize, and harmonize labour practices across Canadian operation

• Lead or support special labour-related projects, ensuring alignment with overall business strategy

• Train and support local HR/LR teams on divisional labour objectives, insights, analytics, and strategy to ensure alignment across the organization

• Vendor Management, administer GM Canada’s hourly service award program

• Substance Use Disorder process management

• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a university Degree in business, HR management or any other related field.

• Preferable Previous experience in employee relations or HR management is usually required as well.

• Strong communication and negotiation skills, both written and oral

• Ability to effectively solve problems and make decisions

• Listening skills as well as the ability to understand people's background

• Maintaining confidentiality of work-related materials and information.

• Filing and data management

• Ability to manage and prioritize a diverse workload and adapt to changing priorities

• Preferable +2 years of experience in similar position or related job experience.

Compensation

The salary range for this role is $76,100.00 to $114,300.00. The actual base salary a successful candidate will be offered within this range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.

Benefits:

The goal of the General Motors of Canada total rewards program is to support the health and well-being of you and your family. Our comprehensive compensation plan currently includes the following benefits, in addition to many others:

• Paid time off including vacation days, holidays, and supplemental benefits for pregnancy, parental and adoption leave.

• Healthcare, dental and vision benefits including health care spending account and wellness incentive.

• Life insurance plans to cover you and your family.

• Company and matching contributions to a Defined Contribution Pension plan to help you save for retirement.

• GM Vehicle Purchase Plan for you, your family, and friends.

THIS JOB IS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR RELOCATIONS BENEFITS. ANY RELOCATION COSTS WOULD BE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE SELECTED CANDIDATE.

GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP NOW OR IN THE FUTURE.

About GM

Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.

Why Join Us

We believe we all must make a choice every day – individually and collectively – to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Every day, we want every employee to feel they belong to one General Motors team.

Non-Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunities

General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of unlawful discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that providing an inclusive workplace creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers.
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