Manager, Industrial Relations

Fluor is one of Canada's top employers and is recognized globally as a leader in the Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Fabrication, and Maintenance industry. Our focus on innovation and providing cost-effective technology-based solutions is second to none. As we look to the future, we need creative, ambitious, and innovative professionals who can help us fulfill our purpose to Build a Better World.

Fluor team members are at the heart of our success in executing projects safely, thoughtfully, and with the highest quality. If you value teamwork, empowerment in your career, and are eager to champion innovative and sustainable solutions to our clients, this opportunity just may be for you!

Job Description

The Labour Relations Manager provides strategic labour relations guidance and support for a managed open-shop industrial construction project. This role is responsible for fostering positive workforce and labour relations, ensuring legislative compliance, managing union engagement, and supporting workforce planning and stability. Acting as the primary liaison between project leadership, employees, contractors, unions, industry stakeholders, and government agencies, the position leads investigations and resolution of grievances, regulatory complaints, and workplace issues. The role also conducts labour relations audits, develops and implements labour relations strategies, analyzes labour market trends, delivers training, and advises project leadership throughout all phases of the project to support successful project execution.
• Manage and coordinate the daily activities of the Industrial Relations functions and Industrial Relations specialists

• Set priorities for the Industrial Relations specialists to ensure task completion and coordinates work activities with supervisors/managers. Decisions are guided by policies, procedures, and business plan

• Maintain in-depth knowledge and understanding of Industrial Relations procedures

• Analyze and make independent recommendations regarding solutions to problems with varying complexity in accordance with organization and/or project objectives and guidelines

• Typically manage personnel and provide an environment for the development and professional advancement of staff members, including on-the-job and formal training and development opportunities, and timely performance feedback

• Other duties as assigned

Basic Job Requirements

• Accredited four (4) year degree or global equivalent in applicable field of study and ten (10) years of work-related experience or a combination of education and directly related experience equal to fourteen (14) years if non-degreed; some locations may have additional or different qualifications in order to comply with local requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Labour Relations, Business Administration or Human Resources is preferred.

• 5+ years of professional experience in personnel administration and/or labour relations.

• Experience working under a Project Labour Agreement in a Managed Open Site environment.

Strong understanding of provincial labour legislation and construction/labour arbitration case law.

• The ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and with adversarial personalities is a prerequisite.

• Prior experience of large industrial construction projects.

• Strong negotiation and conflict-resolution skills with unions, contractors and client representatives

• Very strong investigation and research skills.

• Knowledge of contingency planning, proactive employee relations programs, supervisory training, mentoring and employee complaint resolutions.

• Comprehensive knowledgeable with Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, and various databases.

• Strong written, verbal and presentation skills.

• Exceptional organizational skills.

Other Job Requirements

• Participate in and responsible for all functions such as Area Labor Market Analyses (ALMAs), labour relations plans, labour posture letters, project interface and maintain a close relationship with groups inside and outside the organization (other departments, business groups, contractors, vendors, associations, labor organizations, etc.).
• Manage record keeping, reporting, and documentation that may be required to meet corporate or regulatory requirements, including monitoring initiatives.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of contingency planning, proactive employee relations programs, supervisory training and employee complaint solutions.

• Advanced computer and software skills to include the use of word processing, presentations, reports, and email as well as the advanced use of spreadsheets and electronic presentations.

Fluor Canada rewards hard work, knowledge, and commitment. Fluor offers competitive employee compensation packages, comprehensive benefit programs including Health, Dental and Vision Care, flexible spending dollars, group registered retirement program, parental top-up, education reimbursement, employee and family assistance programs, and much more. Fluor also offers several employee resource groups that aim to provide opportunities for professional and personal growth, improved wellness, and involvement in the community.

At Fluor, we believe that overall wellness encompasses the four wellness pillars of mental, physical, financial and social. Upon these pillars we are committed to fostering a healthy, inclusive and psychologically safe workplace by creating awareness through knowledge building and communication while focusing on measurable outcomes.

The market rate for the role is typically at the mid-point of the salary range; however, variations in final salary are determined by additional factors such as the candidate’s qualifications, relevant years of experience, geographic location, internal pay equity, and prevailing market conditions for the specific role.

Fluor uses artificial intelligence (AI) in its hiring process to review applications and identify qualified candidates. More information including contact information is available in our Applicant Notice when creating a profile on our recruiting platform.

Notice to Candidates: As required by some of our clients and projects, to the extent allowed by law, offers may be conditional upon consent and clearance of a satisfactory background check which could include, but is not limited to, a criminal records check, and confirmation of education, professional registration, employment history, and references.

While only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview, be sure to continually check our website for other related positions as they are posted. Are you ready to join us? We are looking forward to hearing from you today!