Manitoba Hydro

EMPLOYEE AND LABOUR RELATIONS DEPARTMENT MANAGER

EMPLOYEE AND LABOUR RELATIONS DEPARTMENT MANAGER
LocationWinnipeg, MB
Hybrid
Remote
Utilities

About This Job


EMPLOYEE AND LABOUR RELATIONS DEPARTMENT MANAGER


WINNIPEG, MB

Manitoba Hydro is consistently recognized as one of Manitoba's Top Employers!


Great Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package.
Defined-benefit pension plan.
Nine-day work cycle which normally results in every other Monday off, providing for a balanced approach to work, family life


and community.

Flex-time and partially remote work schedule (providing the option to work remotely 3 days per 2 week period), depending on

nature of work, operational requirements and work location.

Manitoba Hydro is a leader among energy companies in North America, recognized for providing highly reliable service and

exceptional customer satisfaction. Join our team of Manitoba's best as we continue to build a company that supports innovation,

commitment, and customer service, while actively supporting a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace.

We are looking for an Employee and Labour Relations Department Manager to join our team. Reporting to the Director People

Services & Operations, and as a key member of the management team, the Employee and Labor Relations Department Manager

will provide strategic leadership to a team of Labour Relations professionals and is responsible for the overall design, governance,

and delivery of the Labour Relations strategy and programs. In this critical role, you will be responsible for developing and

implementing labour relations strategies to maintain positive and productive relationships between management and employees.


Responsibilities:

Define the strategy and philosophy of labour relations programs, plans, and policies aligned with HR and business strategies


and priorities.

Maintain knowledge of labour laws, collective bargaining agreements, and union-management contracts.

Lead contract negotiations and provide guidance to management in labour relations matters.
Investigate and resolve employee complaints and disputes, including grievances.
Develop and deliver training programs for management and employees on labour relations topics.
Prepare and analyze data on labour relations trends and make recommendations to senior management.
Represent the company in administrative and legal proceedings, including arbitrations, mediations, and other forums.
Collaborate with HR and other departments to ensure labour relations strategies align with overall business goals and


objectives.

Engage with Business HR, Employee Experience Services, and other SMEs to identify key business imperatives,

operationalize strategy and program changes, and align Total Rewards with talent programs.

Provide leadership, guidance, and direction to direct reports through thought leadership and industry best practices while

ensuring the program aligns with business priorities, fosters an excellent employee experience, and is cost-effective.

Ensure internal equity and external competitiveness across all total rewards programs through detailed reporting and analytics


and external benchmarking.

Champion the new business model, partnering with other HR teams to understand the needs of the business and providing

support for escalated issues related to total rewards (as needed).


Qualifications:

Completion of a four-year degree from an institute of recognized standing in an applicable discipline, plus nine years of

directly related experience, demonstrating progressively greater responsibility in a supervisory/leadership capacity or an

equivalent combination of related education and experience.

A Labour Relations Professional designation would be an asset.

Demonstrated ability to provide mature leadership in planning, organizing, and managing multiple activities within strict


timelines.

MANITOBA HYDRO IS COMMITTED TO DIVERSITY AND EMPLOYMENT EQUITY


Reference Code: CO57053494-01

Superior interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with all


levels throughout the enterprise.

An ability to work effectively with a broad network of internal and external stakeholders.
A problem solver who is comfortable being hands-on or facilitating and implementing process improvement initiatives involving


multiple stakeholder groups.

Experience in strategic planning and business unit planning activities.
Strong business acumen with the ability to take business needs and translate into HR solutions.
In-depth knowledge of compensation, benefits, pension, and job evaluation processes.
Proven ability to lead teams through times of transformation.
Highly proficient in the areas of coaching, consulting, and influencing.
Demonstrated ability to research, evaluate, and develop new programs or recommendations using creative, data driven, and

innovative approaches to problem solving that represent the best overall interests of the enterprise.


Salary Range

Starting salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The range for the classification is $60.99-$83.57 Hourly,

$116,866.62-$160,132.70 Annually.


Apply Now!

Visit www.hydro.mb.ca/careers to learn more about this position and to apply online.

The deadline for applications is JULY 4, 2025.

We thank you for your interest and will contact you if you are selected for an interview.

This document is available in accessible formats upon request. Please let us know if you require any accommodations

during the recruitment process.

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