Senior Labour Relations Manager & Chief Negotiator (Richmond)

Humans of HR is partnering with a well‑established organization in Vancouver to recruit a Senior Labour Relations Manager & Chief Negotiator. Key Responsibilities Collective Bargaining & Negotiations Serve as the organization's lead negotiator and primary advisor on collective bargaining initiatives. Develop negotiation strategies, bargaining proposals, and supporting analysis. Lead negotiation preparation activities and provide strategic guidance throughout the bargaining process. Support the implementation and communication of negotiated agreements. Monitor labour trends, legislation, and market developments to inform negotiation strategy. Labour Relations Leadership Provide expert guidance on collective agreement interpretation and administration. Lead complex labour relations matters, including grievance management, dispute resolution, and arbitration preparation. Build and maintain constructive working relationships with union representatives and key stakeholders. Identify emerging labour relations risks and develop proactive solutions. Employee & Workplace Relations Advise leaders on employee relations matters, workplace investigations, performance management, and progressive discipline. Support fair, consistent, and compliant workplace practices. Provide coaching and guidance to leaders on effective labour and employee relations strategies. Strategic Partnership Partner closely with senior leaders to align workforce strategies with organizational objectives. Support change initiatives, workforce planning efforts, and organizational effectiveness programs. Act as a trusted advisor on matters impacting workforce performance and employee engagement. Organizational Effectiveness Analyze workforce trends and labour relations metrics to support informed decision‑making. Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of people practices, policies, and processes. Support initiatives that enhance leadership capability and workplace culture. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Business, Law, or a related discipline. 8+ years of progressive labour relations experience within a unionized environment. Demonstrated success leading or supporting collective bargaining negotiations. Strong experience in grievance administration, collective agreement interpretation, investigations, and dispute resolution. Comprehensive understanding of labour legislation and labour relations best practices. Proven ability to influence stakeholders and build credibility across all levels of an organization. Exceptional communication, negotiation, and relationship‑building skills. Experience supporting complex operational environments is strongly preferred. Preferred Qualifications Experience serving as chief spokesperson, lead negotiator, or senior member of a bargaining team. CPHR, MIR, JD, or other relevant professional designation. #J-18808-Ljbffr