Specialist Labour Relations Saskatoon

Position #: 193824
Expected Start Date: November 09, 2026
Union: OOS
Facility: Nurses Alumni Wing
City/Town: Saskatoon
Department: Labour Relations
Type: Full-time regular
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

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

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

Knowledge and Abilities

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

Other Information

• For more information on the city of Saskatoon please visit https://www.saskatoon.ca/
• Travel within Saskatchewan