Job Requisition Id: 199689
Business Function: Labour Relations
Primary City: Ottawa
Province: Ontario
Employment Type: Full-Time
Employment Status: Permanent
Language Requirement: Bilingual Imperative (BBBB)
Employee Class and Level: CPMGA01
Number of Vacancies 2
Job Closing Date (YYYY-MM-DD): 2026/05/22
The Specialist, Labour Relations (National) provides, in accordance with the national policy of the Corporation, strategic advice to internal clients on issues of interpretation and application of the collective agreements in a labour intensive, mechanized, evolving and politically sensitive environment consisting of a large number of unionized employees.
Below are the main job requirements and responsibilities for the Specialist, Labour Relations (National).
• Provides specialist advice and guidance to Head Office, Area and Divisional management in the interpretation of all collective agreements, policies and procedures consistent with Corporate directives.
• Assists in the determination, development and maintenance of interpretations of all collective agreements, national policies and directives within the assigned area of responsibility in a manner consistent with Corporate objectives and activities.
• Provides input to Corporate National Policy Development labour relations negotiations and arbitrations, as required.
• Maintains professional Labour Relations contacts within and outside Canada Post (e.g. unions, labour associations, government departments, private businesses) in order to remain current on trends and developments.
• Assists in the development of strategic positions to assist in the implementation of national changes in operations and policies.
• Establishes, promotes and maintains effective working relationships with National Union Officials and union representatives.
• Documents and monitors the portfolio, maintaining thorough records of activities.
• Advises the Manager of potential disruptive issues and/or activities which may arise in the labour force and makes recommendations for resolution.
Education
• Completed post-secondary, preferably in a related field such as Labour Relations.
Experience
• 2 to 3 years of relevant functional experience.
Other Candidate Requirements
• Knowledge of labour management principles.
• Ability to understand the intricacies of mail flow, and have analytical, interpretive and decision-making abilities as they pertain to work function.
• Proficient computer skills and competent with Microsoft Office programs.
• Strong communication, analytical, and customer service skills.
• One or more years of experience in a unionized environment an asset.
Canada Post’s values and behaviours
Our Values - Trust, Respect and Deliver represent our fundamental promise to ourselves, our expectations of one and another and our shared duty to our country.
Our behaviours – Make the call, Know the destination, Deliver for others, Ignite our pride; embody our values, bringing them to life and guiding our actions.
We’re committed to living these values and practicing these behaviours every day. Learn more about the values and behaviours by visiting the Canada Post website
As the country's postal service and leading ecommerce delivery company, we’re committed to serving Canadians and Canadian businesses, working for the greener good, and delivering a stronger Canada.
We are the only delivery organization with the network and commitment to serve all of the more than 17 million addresses across Canada. We operate the largest retail network in Canada, with almost 5,900 post offices in every corner of the country. Our nearly 68,000 employees connect us with Canadians and are proud to serve the communities where they live and work.
Canadians are at the heart of everything we do. We are dedicated to meeting their rapidly evolving needs and expectations. Our purpose, A Stronger Canada – Delivered, is anchored in our commitment to provide a service all Canadians can count on; demonstrate environmental and social leadership; and create a safe and welcoming workplace for all employees.
En tant que service postal et chef de file de la livraison des colis du cybercommerce au pays, nous sommes déterminés à servir la population et les entreprises d’ici, et à être porteurs d’un Canada plus fort et plus vert.
Grâce à notre réseau de livraison inégalé, nous avons la responsabilité de servir plus de 17 millions d’adresses d’un océan à l’autre. Avec près de 5 900 bureaux de poste, nous exploitons le plus vaste réseau de vente au détail au pays. Nos gens – quelque 68 000 employées et employés – servent fièrement les collectivités où ils vivent et travaillent, et nous relient à la population.
Les Canadiennes et les Canadiens sont au cœur de tout ce que nous faisons, et nous mettons tout en œuvre pour répondre à leurs besoins et à leurs attentes qui évoluent rapidement. Notre raison d’être, Porteurs d’un Canada plus fort, repose sur notre volonté d’offrir un service sur lequel tout le monde peut compter, de faire preuve de leadership en matière d’environnement et de responsabilité sociale, et de créer un milieu de travail sécuritaire et accueillant.
