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    "description": "<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">Are you a seasoned Human Resource and Labor Relation Specialist with the ability to drive change from within a company? Are you passionate about providing Peace of Mind to your client group? Are you looking to be a part of a growing team and company?</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif\">The Universal Group, recognized as one of <a href=\"https://www.deloitte.com/ca/en/services/deloitte-private/perspectives/best-managed-companies-gold-standard-winners.html?icid=mosaic-grid_gold-standard-winners\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Canada's Best Managed companies in 2026</a><a href=\"https://www2.deloitte.com/ca/en/pages/canadas-best-managed-companies/topics/canada-best-managed-companies.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"></a>,has exciting opportunity for a Human Resources &amp; Labour Relations Business Partner ! Reporting to the VP-Human Resources, you will </span>serve as a strategic advisor and partner to the organization, ensuring the alignment of human resources and labor relations functions with the company's business objectives. This role encompasses a broad spectrum of responsibilities, focusing on managing and enhancing the relationship between key stakeholders with the organization, unions, and its workforce.</span></p>\n<p><br><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">What you will be responsible for:</span></span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><em>Human Resources Partnership:</em></span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Offer subject matter expertise in Human Resources and Labour Relations services.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Serve as a trusted advisor to frontline management and leadership on HR and LR matters.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Provide guidance on HR policies, procedures, and best practices.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Collaborate with management to deliver HR programs aligned with business objectives.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Partner with internal clients to integrate talent programs into strategic plans.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Continuously seek value-add opportunities and risk mitigation.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Utilize business intelligence (BI) for data-driven decision-making and improvement opportunities.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Execute talent management strategies to enhance retention and employee experience.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Deliver talent programs, including Continuing Education and leadership development.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Offer guidance and support on performance management, employee relations, and HR compliance.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Assist in developing compensation and benefits strategies for attracting and retaining top talent.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Oversee the implementation of employee engagement initiatives to enhance job satisfaction.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Ensure compliance with all HR-related legal and regulatory requirements.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Maintain and organize HR administrative and services.</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><em>Labour Relations Partnership:</em></span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Act as lead representative for the regional employers as assigned for all union relationships and transactions.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Support senior management and executive leadership on tactical approaches to union and performance matters.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Manage and nurture relationships with union representatives as well as internal clients.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Deliver advisory services to assist management in handling of performance and behaviour.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Support management to continually improve employment knowledge, best practices, and leadership.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Support negotiations of supplementary agreements outside principle CBAs (MOAs, LOUs, etc.)</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Interpret and apply collective agreements, respective employment legislation, and Human Rights principles.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Produce bargaining preparation including cost modeling and research.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Facilitate grievance handling at all steps including preparation for potential arbitrations.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Assist in preparing responses for arbitration and human rights claims.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Maintain in-depth knowledge and understanding of unionized workforces and labour trends</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Conduct workplace investigations.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Support attendance management.</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><em>Employee Communication and Support:</em></span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Respond to all daily employee emails and phone calls within 48 hours.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Provide guidance to employees by answering questions or investigating concerns.</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><em>Record Keeping and Communication:</em></span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Updates employee files as necessary.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Liaise with all stakeholders by responding to requests in a timely fashion.</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><br><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">What you get from us:</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Extended Medical, Vision, and Dental benefits. </span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Competitive compensation package.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Access to Employee Assistance Program. </span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Paid vacation.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">RRSP</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Access to a growing organization with lots of advancement opportunities.</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">What we need from you:</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Minimum level of education equivalent to a bachelor’s degree.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Minimum 5 years of experience in an HR/LR advisory or BP role with a track record of progressive scope of responsibility in unionized environments.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Bi-lingual in French and English would be a strong asset.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Minimum of 3 years of experience in unionized environments are required.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Expert understanding of employment regulations and legislation.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Solid knowledge of employment, labour, and privacy laws.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Proven abilities with office productivity software and HRIS systems (e.g. BambooHR/ADP)</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><br><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">Why Universal Group?</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">The Universal Group is driven by our purpose to provide Peace of Mind to both our clients and team members. Our people embrace our core values of being ‘Passionate, Authentic, and Driven’ in everything we do and in every decision we make every day. They are the fabric of who we are and, without question, the reason for our success and continued growth.</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">The safety of our team members and the public drives us daily.</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">The Universal Group is an industry leader in traffic control services, traffic management planning, traffic equipment supply, landscaping, temporary labour and occupational health and safety training. We are a one-stop shop, as our full suite of services ensures that we can manage projects from conception to completion.</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">For more information about the company, please visit our <a href=\"https://ca.indeed.com/cmp/The-Universal-Group-5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Indeed Profile</a>! </span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">Our Commitment to Diversity</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">The Universal Group is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. </span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic.</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Apply today; we can’t wait to hear from you. Come grow with us!</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">APPLY NOW</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">UNV2</span></p>",
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