Employee & Labour Relations Manager

Job Overview

We are seeking a seasoned Employee & Labour Relations Manager with extensive experience in the construction or mining industry to lead our employee and labour relations functions. This position will be based in Timmins, ON. This critical role requires a strong understanding of Ontario’s Employment Standards Act, Labour Code, and industry-specific employment challenges. The successful candidate will be a strategic partner, trusted advisor, and compliance leader who can navigate complex workplace dynamics while supporting a safety-focused, performance-driven culture.

Key Highlights

• 100% Employer Paid Benefits
• Matching RRSP at 4%
• Lifestyle Spending Account
• Childcare Subsidy Program
• Professional Membership & Tuition Reimbursement
• Sponsored company events (i.e. family BBQ)
• Exciting Employee Perks including discount on gym membership and home/vehicle insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• We offer competitive wages

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary expert in labour and employee relations matters.
• Ensure compliance with Ontario labour legislation, including the Employment Standards Act (ESA), Labour Relations Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), and Human Rights Code.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with project teams and internal/external stakeholders.
• Develop and implement labour relations strategies aligned with company goals, focusing on employee engagement, compliance, and operational stability.
• Assist with the creation and administration of new company entities.
• Provide leadership on workplace investigations, disciplinary actions, grievance handling, and conflict resolution.
• Regularly monitor legislative and regulatory developments and proactively assess their impact on company operations.
• Coach managers and site supervisors on best practices in employee relations and human resources management.
• Collaborate with operations, project managers, and field supervisors to apply consistent HR and labour relations practices across diverse work sites.
• Oversee talent management initiatives such as recruitment & onboarding, performance management, workforce planning, employee development, and policy updates.
• Create a positive and engaging work environment by planning and executing programs, initiatives, and activities aimed at boosting employee morale, motivation and satisfaction.
• Contributes to the development of HR policies and procedures that support company objectives and effectively address employee and labour relations matters.
• Analyze HR data to identify trends and prepare reports on key HR Metrics.
• Support workforce planning initiatives, particularly in response to project-based staffing needs or labour availability in the construction and mining sectors.
• Provide support with the collective bargaining process, including preparation, negotiations, contract interpretation, and labour dispute resolution.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources or labour relations.
• CHRP designation is a strong asset.
• Minimum 7 years of progressive HR experience, with a strong emphasis on employee and labour relations in a construction, mining, or heavy industrial setting.
• Proven experience engaging with the workforce, preferably in remote or project-based environments.
• Thorough understanding of Ontario’s employment legislation, including ESA, LRA, OHSA, and Human Rights Code.
• Proven ability to manage workplace investigations, employee grievances, and performance-related issues.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills with the ability to influence, coach, and partner with operations teams and site supervisors.
• Experience establishing and managing company entities.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and exercise excellent judgment in complex or sensitive situations.
• Proficient with HR systems and Applicant Tracking systems (i.e. Arcoro).
• Ability to travel to various project sites as needed.
• Able to successfully meet all pre-employment conditions including alcohol & drug test and criminal record clearance.
• Local to the Timmins area or willing to relocate.
• Strong command of both English and French is essential.

Company Overview

SITE Resource Group Limited Partnership (“SRG”) excels in providing comprehensive solutions from initial conception to project completion, adeptly handling the construction, maintenance, and reclamation of assets across a broad spectrum of industries. Our expertise spans four primary service lines: Infrastructure & Maintenance, Environmental & Civil, Piling & Foundations, and Vegetation Management. Operating extensively in Canada and Puerto Rico, we serve a variety of sectors, including oil and gas, SAGD, mining, renewable energy (wind and solar), upstream and downstream facilities, pipeline projects, power transmission and distribution, and municipal, federal, and provincial initiatives, as well as agriculture and private ventures.

With over 1,000 pieces of equipment and a dedicated team of professionals, SRG is well-equipped to execute projects of all sizes, across all sectors. More than just service providers, we are committed to creating significant and sustainable impacts in the communities we serve by investing in local talent and forming lasting partnerships.

At SRG, our operations are guided by our core values:

“PEOPLE FIRST, ALWAYS”

“WE STAND TOGETHER”

“WE LISTEN”

“WE LEAD”

These principles drive our mission to build a sustainable energy future, ensuring that both our projects and our practices have a lasting positive impact.

• At SRG, we are committed to diversity and inclusion and encourage all qualified individuals to apply, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.