Senior Labour Relations Advisor

Advise University of Waterloo leaders on complex labour relations, collective agreements, and sensitive employee matters with considerable independence and judgement.This senior role supports academic, operational, and strategic objectives across Faculty and Academic Life. You will guide organizational change, lead dispute resolution, and provide recommendations grounded in legislation, policy, and institutional priorities. The position also supports bargaining and constructive labour-management relationships.Key Responsibilities:
Provide strategic advice on complex labour and employee relations mattersLead grievances, investigations, complaints, and workplace dispute resolutionInterpret collective agreements, policies, and employment practicesDevelop bargaining proposals, strategies, and agreement languageIdentify and mitigate labour relations risks proactivelyRequirements:
Undergraduate degree in human resources, industrial relations, or related fieldHuman Resources or Industrial Relations certificationMinimum six years of related work experienceAdvanced negotiation, investigation, consultation, and conflict-resolution skillsKnowledge of employment and labour legislationApply your labour relations strategy, investigation, and negotiation expertise to complex matters at University of Waterloo.
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