Employee Relations Generalist

The Employee Relations Generalist works in the Employee Relations department and supports Business Leaders on subject area issues, grievance resolution, collective agreement interpretation and administration, while also supporting the delivery of Seaspan’s strategic talent management and retention strategy. Reporting to the Senior Employee Relations Manager, the ER Generalist supports assigned business units to provide expertise and advice on employee relations and human resources matters. Based in North Vancouver supporting our Vancouver Shipyards, the ER Generalist will collaborate and work closely with the wider Employee Relations team on strategic projects across all Seaspan’s business units.

Note: This position qualifies for an optional hybrid work schedule after 90 days of onsite work and onboarding. Employee will be subject to the terms of the Flexible Work Policy Agreement.

What you’ll do

• Participates in the investigation and resolution of complaints in assigned business units under our Respect in the Workplace Policy and Code of Conduct and Business Ethics.
• Provides discipline recommendations to management in respect to workplace disputes, Collective Agreement interpretation and grievances in assigned business units.
• Supporting Employee Relations during collective bargaining in assigned business units.
• Acts as a single point of contact for managers and employees in assigned business units to deliver end-to-end Employee Relations programs.
• Collaborates with HR Centres of Excellence and HR Business Partners to build and implement standard methodologies that drive employee attraction, retention and development.
• Proactively supports managers with the interpretation and application of relevant Company policies and programs.
• Promotes a culture of inclusion with a focus on employee engagement, diversity, and inclusion programs.
• Responsible for case management of complex organizational issues, including investigations, substance use issues and performance management matters.
• Other duties as assigned.

What you’ll bring

• A degree in Human Resources, Labour Relations, Business Administration required.
• A minimum of 5 years of HR or ER/LR Generalist experience, with at least 2 years of experience in a complex unionized environment.
• CHRP, SHRM or equivalent certification is preferred.
• Ability to build positive, collaborative relationships within the HR Department and at all levels of the organization.
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills to optimally address often complex and sensitive employee matters.
• Adaptable to fast-paced and quickly changing business units and work priorities.
• Proven attention to detail when reviewing HR analytics, Letters of Understanding, Discipline letters, Grievance Responses and program materials and processes.
• Excellent knowledge of provincial legislation including the Human Rights Code, Labour Relations Code, and the Employment Standards Act. Knowledge of federal employment statutes would be an asset.
• Outstanding Excel, PowerPoint, and Word skills required.

Why you’ll love working here

• This is a full-time, permanent position. With multiple operations and long-term projects, Seaspan employees enjoy job stability as we look ahead to build ships for decades to come.
• In addition to an annual bonus and pension plan matching, this role provides you with a very competitive salary in line with the successful candidate’s experience.
• We also provide the best-in-class health and wellness benefits package for this position, including things such as extended health care (i.e. paramedical services for massage therapy, speech therapy, mental health coverage, physiotherapy, and more), dental care, vision care, life insurance, medical leave coverage, parental leave coverage, childcare benefit partnership, $500 personal spending account, and an Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP).
• Free on-site gym.
• Parking is included and to assist those that are using transit, we operate a complimentary shuttle bus Monday through Friday with various pick up and drop off points around North Vancouver.

The estimated salary for this position is $82,700 - $99,200. In determining final salary, Seaspan considers many factors including the successful Candidate’s skills and experience as well as position location and internal equity. The final base salary offer will be at the Company’s sole discretion and presented as part of a competitive total compensation package.