Senior Specialist, Labour Relations 1 – Canada Post – Edmonton, AB

Canada Post is looking for a Senior Specialist, Labour Relations 1 to join their team in Edmonton, Alberta. This is a permanent, full-time position ideal for a labour relations professional who thrives in a complex, unionized environment and brings a strong working knowledge of collective agreements and the Canada Labour Code.

In this role, you’ll serve as a key advisor to plant and divisional management, facilitating labour relations activities across your assigned area. From navigating grievance procedures to supporting arbitration cases, the work is varied, impactful, and demands both technical expertise and strong interpersonal skills.

About the Role: Senior Specialist, Labour Relations 1

As a Senior Specialist in Labour Relations, you will provide specialist advice and guidance on the interpretation, application, and administration of Collective Agreements, policies, and procedures. Your work will directly support management in resolving employee concerns, handling grievances beyond the first level, and maintaining constructive labour/management relationships that support operational efficiency.

You’ll work within a highly labour-intensive environment, liaising with regional union and management representatives on disciplinary issues, working conditions, and problem resolution. Staying current on trends in labour relations and benchmarking against industry developments will be an important part of how you bring value to Canada Post’s national strategy.

Benefits and Salary

Canada Post offers a permanent, full-time position with a commitment to an equitable, respectful, and accessible workplace. The organization is dedicated to employment equity and actively supports Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and women. Preference for this role will be given to Indigenous People (First Nations, Métis, or Inuit) or Persons with disabilities as part of a special measure employment equity initiative.

Responsibilities

This position sits at the intersection of labour relations strategy and day-to-day operations, requiring you to balance policy interpretation with practical problem-solving. You’ll act as a resource for management while also maintaining productive relationships with union representatives — a role that demands both diplomacy and a solid grounding in labour law and procedure.

• Provide specialist advice and guidance to business partners on the interpretation, application, and administration of Collective Agreement(s), including changes to agreements and national policies
• Handle grievance procedures beyond the first level in a timely and effective manner, ensuring speedy resolution of employee problems and concerns
• Administer the Grievance Management System (GMS), ensuring proper documentation is collected, recorded, and maintained
• Present or assist in arbitration cases, advising on the handling of conciliation and arbitration matters
• Consult with regional union and management representatives on working conditions, disciplinary issues, and problem resolution
• Integrate and monitor business processes for regional consultations, grievance management, arbitration, and WCB appeals within the operating area
• Maintain a network of internal and external contacts to benchmark and stay current on future trends, developments, and best practices in labour relations
• Advise management of potential disruptive issues or activities in the labour force and make recommendations to avoid or resolve them

Requirements / Skills

The ideal candidate brings a solid academic foundation in industrial or labour relations combined with hands-on experience in a unionized environment. Canada Post values professionals who can navigate complex regulatory frameworks while fostering collaborative, respectful relationships with all parties involved.

• University degree in Industrial Relations, or a university degree with commensurate experience in Labour/Industrial Relations; alternatively, a completed post-secondary program with related Labour Relations coursework and equivalent experience
• 1 to 3 years of relevant functional experience in labour relations or a closely related field
• Experience in a unionized environment is considered a strong asset
• Knowledge of the Canada Labour Code, the Canada Labour Relations Board process, and Canada Post collective agreements
• Familiarity with provincial labour regulations, various labour organizations, and Canada Post’s Health and Safety programs
• Knowledge across multiple operational areas including Human Resources, Mail Operations, Collection and Delivery, and Retail Operations

How to Apply

To apply, visit the official Canada Post job posting using the link below. Make sure your resume is up to date and reflects your relevant labour relations experience before submitting.

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