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Position Summary
Reporting to the Senior Director Labour and Employee Relations, support the labour relations team, including labour relations advisors, in the administration of grievances, arbitrations and collective bargaining files. Administer certain processes related to human resources management and labour relations.
Main responsibilities and tasks
- Collect documentation relevant to disputes and grievances from the Faculties or Units concerned and ensure compliance with the various deadlines.
- Participate in the basic analysis of grievances upon receipt and in the formulation of responses and transmit them.
- Enter information in the case management system. Collaborate in maintaining and updating information in the case management system.
- Conduct research and benchmarking in preparation for collective bargaining and grievance arbitration. Make recommendations based on findings.
- Provide information to Human Resources Advisors, managers and employees regarding a variety of human resources policies and procedures and/or the application and interpretation of collective agreements.
- Participate in the drafting of transactions and individual or collective agreements as well as in the creation or revision of internal policies or procedures.
- Provide support in the preparation and follow-up of labour relations committees (drafting of agendas, drafting of minutes, follow-up of activities resulting from them, etc.)
- Conduct a periodic review (monitoring) of case law and legislative changes.
- Transmission of information to Unions (periodic reports, seniority lists, etc.)
- Produce various statistical reports, summary tables and briefing notes, for research, analysis, or decision-making purposes.
- Sort and assign incoming requests, from various sources, in the Human Resources Portal (Jira).
- Maintain and update information in the Knowledge Base (KB) dedicated to labour relations.
- Collaborate on various projects related to labour relations or human resources including the facilitation of meetings or workshops.
- Any other duties related to labour relations.
Other Qualifying Skills And/Or Abilities
- Undergraduate degree in Human Resources Management or Industrial Relations strongly preferred.
- Work experience related to labour relations or human resources.
- Designation of certified human resources professional (CRHA, CHRP, CRIA) or ORHRI candidate (asset).
- Advanced Microsoft Office skills.
- Strong analytical skills, great attention to detail and professionalism.
- French and English bilingualism (spoken and written).
- Team spirit and ability to develop good interpersonal relationships.
- Excellent sense of organization and priority management.
As one of Montreal's Top Employers, here is what we offer:
- Competitive benefits package (Health, Dental, Life Insurance)
- Defined contribution pension plan (with employer contribution up to 10%)
- Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) and Tax Free Savings Account (TFSA)
- Competitive vacation policy
- Two (2) personal days
- Two (2) floating holidays
- Nine (9) "Summer Fridays" - paid days off between the St-Jean Baptiste holiday and Labour Day
- Paid time off over the December holiday period
- Tuition waiver for regular employees and their dependents
- Up to two (2) days of remote work per week where the position permits
Before applying, please note that to work at McGill University, you must be both authorized to work in Canada and willing to work in the province of Quebec at the campus where the position is based / located.
Knowledge of English: McGill University is an English-language university where day to day duties may require English communication both verbally and in writing. The level of English required for this position has been assessed at a level #4 on a scale of 0-4.
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Minimum Education and Experience:
DEC III 3 Years Related Experience /
(MPEX Grade 03) $61,990.00 - $72,930.00 - $83,870.00
Job Profile:
MPEX-HRM1D - Human Resources Generalist - Professional 1 (Excluded)
33.75 (Full time)
Senior Director, Labour and Employee Relations
Position End Date (If applicable):
2026-05-07
McGill University hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community. We welcome applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated groups to self-identify. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, accessibilityrequest.hr@mcgill.ca.