Labour Relations Advisor

Job Description

Job title: Labour Relations Advisor

Company: Government of Yukon

Job description: Labour Relations AdvisorThis posting is to fill one term fulltime position to March 31, 2026. Temporary Assignments may be considered.Yukon government’s vision is an engaged and diverse public service that embraces innovation to deliver positive outcomes for Yukoners.Our department makes a difference…At the Government of Yukon, our vision is to create an engaged and diverse public service that embraces innovation to deliver positive outcomes for Yukoners – this vision is close to our hearts in the Public Service Commission. We are passionate about our people, and we strive to build a workplace that is inclusive, diverse, respectful, and continuously improving. We do this through maintaining internal HR systems, policies and collective agreements and providing human resources advice and support to departments and employees.The opportunity…The Labour Relations branch provides labour relations leadership and expertise for the development and administration of employee relations for the Yukon government, manages the collective bargaining processes and supports departments in employee relations matters.The Labour Relations Advisor provides advice and recommendations to departmental Human Resources staff and all levels of supervisory personnel on a broad range of challenging employee relations matters, working closely with colleagues within the Public Service Commission.The position also provides interpretation and advice on Yukon government’s two collective agreements and human resources policies as well as managing the resolution of grievances, human rights complaints and employment-related litigation. This position participates in a number of labour relations focused projects and working groups and supports the collective bargaining process.Why choose us?Yukon government cares about their employees and strives to offer a variety of learning and developmental opportunities including in-house training. Funding may also be available to support further education.Flexible work and leave options may be available allowing you to balance your personal and professional needs.We also have a comprehensive and generous benefits plan, providing for the health and wellbeing of you and your family.Discover why the Yukon government has been recognized as a since 2014.– Discover what makes the Yukon unlike any other place in the world.Follow us on .Essential Qualifications
Important application requirements:Please submit your resume clearly demonstrating how you meet each of the following qualifications. Emphasize how your work experiences and related duties align with the essential and asset qualifications listed below. Note that selection for further consideration is based solely on the information you provide in your resume.Include the month and year you started and ended a job when you list your work experience. This allows us to accurately calculate the length of time you were in the position.For more information on how to prepare and submit your resume visit this resource on .

• Degree or significant post-secondary education in Labour Relations/Industrial Relations or Human Resources Management, with a preference for labour law;
• Considerable labour relations experience within a unionized environment, dealing with workplace/disciplinary investigations, grievances, performance management, etc.;
• Experience in the development of labour relations policies or contributing to projects/work that have significant labour relations impacts
• Experience implementing integrated solutions and strategies and providing advice to all levels of management; and
• Collective bargaining experience will be considered an asset.

Candidates who have education, training, and/or experience equivalent to the essential qualifications listed above may be equally considered.Desired Knowledge, Skills and SuitabilityCandidates should have and may be assessed on their:

• Leadership and management skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Thinking strategically
• Modelling interpersonal skills and personal responsibility
• Developing people
• Promoting common values and ethics
• Relationship building kills
• Problem solving skills
• Ability to influence others

Contact details:If you have any questions about this position, please contact: Dave Anderson, Manager Labour Relation at .If you have questions about our recruitment process, please contact: Marg Webb, Human Resources Consultant at

Location: Whitehorse, YT

Job date: Sun, 06 Jul 2025 04:14:46 GMT