Labour Relations Manager

At Environmental 360 Solutions Ltd. (E360S), we don’t just manage waste - we redefine the industry. Fueled by an ambitious and innovative entrepreneurial vision and decades of leadership, we’re building a smarter, cleaner, and more sustainable future. Our team is made up of driven professionals who thrive on challenge, embrace technology, and never stop learning. If you’re looking to do work that matters - where your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and your impact is real - you’ve come to the right place.

Position Overview

The Labour Relations Manager leads labour relations across E360S, currently supporting operations in British Columbia, Ontario and Québec. This hands-on role manages collective bargaining, union relationships, grievances and collective agreement administration, partnering with HR and operational leaders to resolve issues and support consistent practices across the company.

The successful candidate will translate operational needs into practical bargaining proposals, clarify and negotiate collective agreement language, and provide clear recommendations on complex labour relations matters. This position is based in our Aurora office five days per week, with travel to operating locations and bargaining meetings as required.

Position Responsibilities

• Act as the primary company resource for labour relations matters across all unionized operations, providing timely guidance to HR, managers and senior leadership.
• Lead collective bargaining preparation and negotiations within approved mandates, coordinating with leadership and legal counsel as needed.
• Gather operational input, review existing agreements and bargaining history, and develop monetary and non-monetary proposals that address business priorities.
• Prepare and exchange bargaining proposals and counterproposals, seek clarification on union submissions, and draft clear contract language, letters of understanding and settlement documents.
• Assess the operational and financial implications of proposals with HR, Operations and Finance; obtain required approvals before making commitments.
• Maintain accurate bargaining records, proposal tracking and agreement versions, and communicate negotiation progress, risks and recommendations to leadership.
• Manage grievances through all stages, including fact gathering, meetings, written responses and settlement discussions; coordinate mediation and arbitration preparation with legal counsel.
• Interpret and administer collective agreements, advising on seniority, job postings, scheduling, overtime, discipline, layoffs, recalls and other negotiated provisions.
• Build constructive working relationships with union representatives and lead labour management discussions to address concerns before they escalate.
• Support managers and HR with investigations, discipline and other employee matters involving unionized employees, ensuring a consistent and well-documented approach.
• Monitor relevant labour relations developments in all provinces we operate in and work with legal counsel to assess implications for company practices and agreements.
• Train managers and HR teams on collective agreement obligations, grievance handling, documentation and effective union relationships.
• Support labour relations due diligence and integration for acquisitions, identifying agreement obligations, outstanding disputes and operational risks.
• Maintain a central inventory of collective agreements, expiry dates, grievances and settlements; develop labour relations processes, templates and reporting.
• Support contingency planning for bargaining disputes and work stoppages in partnership with Operations, HR and legal counsel.

Qualifications and Experience

• 3–5 years of directly related labour relations experience in a unionized environment, with practical involvement in collective bargaining and grievance management.
• Ability to work from the Aurora, Ontario office five days per week and travel to company locations and meetings as required.
• Demonstrated experience preparing and exchanging bargaining proposals, seeking clarification on proposed language, and negotiating non-monetary provisions.
• Working knowledge of labour relations frameworks and collective agreement administration across British Columbia, Ontario and Québec.
• Postsecondary education in human resources, industrial relations, labour relations or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Strong negotiation, conflict resolution, research and writing skills, with sound judgment when handling confidential and sensitive matters.
• Ability to advise and influence operational and senior leaders, balance competing priorities and independently manage files across multiple locations.
• Experience in waste management, transportation, environmental services or another operational business is an asset.
• Experience supporting mediation, arbitration and acquisition integration is an asset.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel, and the ability to maintain organized records and reporting.
• Bilingual in English and French, with the ability to conduct meetings, participate in negotiations and draft employment and labour relations documents in both languages is considered an asset.

Salary: 110,000 - 130,000

This is an active job posting for a net new vacancy. As part of our recruitment process, we may use automated or artificial intelligence–based tools in a limited way to support the initial screening and organization of applications. All hiring decisions are made by our recruitment and management teams.

Due to the high volume of resumes we will only be contacting candidates that best meet the needs of the business. Thank you for your interest in E360S.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned in this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment practices without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, physical or mental disability, or any other category protected by law. As part of this commitment, the Company shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable an applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by law.