Job ID #32054: Labour Relations Analyst

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• Job ID #32054: Labour Relations Analyst


• Union: Non-Union


• Job Description ID #: 4236


• Close date: Interested applicants please submit your application online at www.hamilton.ca/city-council/jobs-city
  by 4:00 p.m. on July 8 2026.


• Duration: Up to 18 months


• Vacancy type: This posting is for an existing vacancy 


• Internal applicants should apply with your work e-mail address. External applicants are considered only after the internal posting process has been completed. Only applicants chosen for an interview will be contacted.
  

SUMMARY OF DUTIES

Reporting to the Manager, Labour Relations, provides a comprehensive range of analytical and support services to all labour relations processes, including collective bargaining and grievance administration.  Responsible for the delivery of administrative and technical support to the Labour Relations Officers as well as the administration of the Labour Relations Administration Tracking System.

GENERAL DUTIES

• Input and track grievances into HRIS, schedule all meetings as appropriate, implement settlements at every step in the grievance process.


• Develop proposals for the collective bargaining process ensuring that all committee members have adequate and appropriate information.


• Conduct research and analysis for benchmarking purposes within relevant market sectors.


• Interpret information researched and provide analysis on the monetary implications of all scenarios.


• Prepare costing scenarios during collective bargaining negotiations.


• Assist in the development of reports, including the research and gathering of relevant information.


• Attend collective bargaining negotiations to support Labour Relations team, analyze scenarios being discussed.


• Assist in the development of Council related reports with respect to status of the respective collective bargaining processes.


• Modify and revise the existing collective agreement which incorporates all newly negotiated changes, revisions and deletions to form part of the newly created collective agreement.


• Arrange for the printing and distribution of the new collective agreements.


• Provide administrative support to the Labour Relations Officers including scheduling meetings, tracking grievances, researching issues and preparing files for the grievance process.


• Utilize competencies to interact and develop working relationships with a variety of stakeholders including union representatives.


• Work in accordance with the provisions of applicable Health and Safety legislation and all City of Hamilton corporate and departmental policies and procedures related to Occupational Health and Safety.


• Perform other duties as assigned which are directly related to the responsibilities of the position.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Candidates must have recent a post-secondary education in Labour or Industrial Relations and/or equivalent experience in a highly unionized public sector environment.


2. Well developed research, reasoning, mathematical, analytical and problem-solving skills.


3. Strong knowledge of current issues in Labour Relations and Labour/Employment Law as well as knowledge and awareness of other employment related legislation.


4. Ability to search and navigate through collective agreements as well interpret articles.


5. Knowledge of the collective bargaining process is required and previous experience participating in collective bargaining is an asset.


6. Superior and proficient understanding of computer systems (Word, PowerPoint, Excel and PeopleSoft).


7. Strong data entry skills and attention to detail.

Disclaimer:

Be advised that Human Resources frequently audits resumes of internal/external applicants to ensure/validate information provided is consistent and trustworthy. Falsification of information provided at any time throughout the recruitment process may be grounds for disqualification, and for internal applicants, subject to discipline up to and including termination.

Terms:

The City is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. Consistent with our Values and Corporate Culture Pillars, the City of Hamilton is committed to providing equitable treatment to all with respect to barrier-free employment and accommodation without discrimination. The City will provide accommodation for applicants in all aspects of the hiring process, up to the point of undue hardship.  If you have an accommodation need, please contact Human Resources as soon as possible to make appropriate arrangements.