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45144 - Toronto - Rotation - 18 months

Safety Comes First is a core value at Hydro One, and we remain committed to taking every reasonable precaution to ensure a respectful, safe and healthy working environment. Further to this commitment, we have adopted a COVID-19 Vaccination Policy to protect the health of our employees from the hazard of COVID-19. New employees will be required to declare their vaccination status to Hydro One. Employees who do not provide proof of vaccination status may not enter any 3rd party locations that require full vaccination (e.g. customer properties).

Hydro One is proud to be the largest electricity transmission and distribution provider in Ontario, serving nearly 1.5 million customers. We have a long history in the industry with our roots dating back over 110 years to 1906. Since then, we have worked to grow and evolve to meet the changing needs of our customers and communities across Ontario. Today, we’re focused on providing exceptional customer service and ensuring we are building safe communities where we live, work and play.

It’s an exciting time to join the team at Hydro One!

*NOTE* Hydro One introduced a Hybrid Work Pilot Project in 2022 for most office-based roles. Employees work in-office/on-site two days a week and remotely from home for three days a week. Hydro One is adding refreshed workspaces and technology to support these changes. Join us as we ‘trial & learn’ a new modern way of working and be a key driver of future state!

In office but with intention – a time for team and trust building, collaboration, and socialization. Please reach out to us to learn more!

Labour Relations Consultant Job Posting 2022 – Temporary 18 months (September 2022 – March 2024)

General Accountabilities:

• Provide advice, guidance and direction to Human Resources and Line Management on the administration and interpretation of Hydro One’s collective agreements.
• Participate in the development, recommendation, review and update of labour relations strategies, policies, and programs.
• Represent and support management in internal and external grievances proceedings such as mediations, arbitrations, Human Rights Tribunals, and Labour Board processes.
• Work with legal counsel, Human Resources, and Lines of Business to prepare and finalize arbitrations briefs.
• Support management bargaining committee for collective agreement renewal negotiations with Hydro One's unions and/or conducting environmental scanning and research.
• Contribute to the effective maintenance of Hydro One’s Collective Agreements on the basis of continuing administration and pertinent labour relation practices, arbitration awards, recent settlements, changes in legislation etc.
• Maintain knowledge of Employment legislation.
• Perform activities relative to the Labour Relations Act and other relevant legislation.
• Prepare and present labour relation training material to various internal clients.
  
  Selection Criteria:

• Masters of Industrial Relations, JD/LLB, or equivalent education and experience.
• Requires a demonstrated knowledge of Employment Legislation.
• Knowledge of English to effectively communicate with various stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to interact and communicate effectively with all levels of employees, senior management and external contacts
• Demonstrated ability to build, maintain and leverage relationships with union representatives – from Shop Stewards to Staff Officers
• Experience participating in external disputes and working through Labour Board processes.
• Experience dealing with grievances to present on behalf of management.
• Previous Experience with Building Trades/Construction Labour Relations would be an asset.
• A period of 2-5 years is considered necessary to gain this experience.

At Hydro One we understand that the success and strength of our business rests with our people. When we develop their skills, we are investing in both their success and ours. To secure the best talent, we seek to create a workforce that reflects the diverse populations of the communities where we live and work and to create a culture based on safety, innovation and inclusiveness.

We are honoured to be recognized by Forbes in its list of Canada’s Best Employers for 2021.

Thank you for considering a career with Hydro One, we welcome applications from all qualified candidates. If you are having difficulty using our online application system and you need an accommodation due to a disability, please email careers@hydroone.com. Hydro One will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in the job application process.

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Deadline: August 09, 2022

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