Director, Labour Relations

If you take pride in being compassionate, honest, professional and safe, consider an exciting and rewarding career at Shannex. Our communities offer more than a place to work – they welcome and celebrate Great People who inspire meaningful connections while Leading the Way to Better Living ™. We are searching for a Director, Labour Relations to join our Human Resources Team. Meaningful Benefits You will be surrounded by supportive and talented team members who make our communities great places to live, work and visit. As an established and respected organization in the healthcare sector, Shannex offers opportunities for growth, development and advancement. And at the end of every day, you will know you’ve made a measured difference in the lives of our residents. Additional benefits include:

• Comprehensive health and dental benefits plan including an Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Access to virtual healthcare 24/7 for FREE through the group health benefit plan
• RRSP program (with employer matching)
• Vacation accrual (begins immediately) and travel insurance
• Free onsite parking
• Access to thousands of vendors offering perks and discounts through our WorkPerks program
• Access to continuing education and training through Shannex’s Centre of Excellence
• Opportunities to be part of sector innovation and continuous improvement initiatives
• Recognition and Rewards for service excellence and safety

About the Opportunity

• Develop and implement labour relations strategies and best practices for the Company;
• Develop strategic and informed negotiating mandates for approval by operational and corporate leaders;
• Provides leadership for the company in collective bargaining and labour negotiations, including preparation and acting as Chief Negotiator for the company;
• Representing the company at arbitration hearings, administrative matters, and litigation in partnership with legal counsel as required;
• Provide subject matter expertise and leadership to the HR team and all levels of management in the company, on labour and employment law matters and regulatory matters;
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with provincial and local union leadership, relevant government and regulatory bodies, and external labour/legal counsel;
• Maintain and track labour relations data (metrics & KPIs) on complaints, grievances, disciplines, performance management, etc. to identify themes and trends, and Provides analysis and interpretation of labour relations data to senior management to support better outcomes and reduce risk.
• Maintains a current data base of all Labour Relations documents;
• Responsible forthe maintenance and development (as required) of the Company’s Human Resources policies;

About You

• Minimum of 15 years of HR and/or Labour Relations experience, with a minimum of 5 years of leadership experience.
• Proven subject matter expertise in labour and employment relations, preferably in multiple provinces
• Prior advocacy experience such as leading collective bargaining, arbitration hearings, mediations, and other labour and employment related proceedings.
• Prior experience with negotiating matters to resolution, preferably in a labour and employment context.
• Ability to Travel within NS, NB and Ontario as a required
• A passion for the healthcare sector and/or ensuring seniors have access to quality accommodations, services and care.

About Us It all began in 1988 when our Founder, Joseph Shannon, purchased a single nursing home in his hometown of Sydney, Cape Breton. For 35 years, Shannex has grown as a trusted provider of senior accommodations, services and care in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Ontario. Our industry-leading services are inspired by residents and delivered by Parkland Retirement Living and Lifestyle Residences, Shannex Enhanced Care, Faubourg du Mascaret, and a home care division of team members who create an exceptional resident experience and a positive, fulfilling work environment where every voice matters. If you’re ready to join the Shannex team of Great People , apply today! Great People is a core value at Shannex based on the belief that our team members are the spirit and foundation of the organization. Shannex believes equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging is about creating a culture that embraces the uniqueness of individuals, where every person is treated fairly and where racism and discrimination are not tolerated. At Shannex, every team member belongs. All applications are kept in strict confidentiality. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.