Job Level: RE-05 $77,281 to $102,535

Closing Date: 14/06/2026

Senior Human Resources Advisor, Employee Relations

The Human Resources and Workplace Management Branch is looking for a Senior Human Resources Advisor, Employee Relations, for an indeterminate position. The position is classified as an RÉ-05 ($77,281 to $102,535 per annum – under review).

ABOUT US

The National Capital Commission (NCC) is the federal Crown corporation dedicated to ensuring that Canada’s Capital is a dynamic and inspiring source of pride for all Canadians and a legacy for generations to come. Building on more than a century of experience, the NCC provides unique value in the Capital Region by fulfilling three specific roles: long-term planner of federal lands, principal steward of nationally significant public places, and creative partner committed to excellence in development and conservation.

Year after year, the NCC has been recognized as one of National Capital Region’s top employers. NCC employees can deploy to departments and separate agencies in accordance with the Public Service Employment Act.

DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION
Reporting to the Senior Manager, Employee Relations and Total Compensation, the Senior Advisor, Employee Relations provides expert guidance and strategic support across the full spectrum of labour relations activities. This role partners closely with leaders to manage complex, sensitive, and high-risk workplace matters, including conducting and leading workplace investigations, ensuring timely, consistent, and effective resolution.

The incumbent supports the collective bargaining process through research, analysis, preparation of materials, and implementation of collective agreements. The role also contributes to the development, interpretation, and consistent application of labour relations policies, programs, and collective agreements.

Acting as a trusted advisor, the Senior Advisor aligns labour relations strategies with organizational priorities, legislative requirements, and terms and conditions of employment. By staying current on emerging trends, case law, and best practices, the role delivers practical, high-impact solutions that strengthen union–management relationships, enhance the employee experience, and support the organization’s commitment to being an employer of choice.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION: A degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with specialization in human resources management, labour or industrial relations, public or business administration, or an acceptable combination of education, training and experience.

EXPERIENCE: A minimum of three (3) to five (5) years of progressive experience in each of the following criteria;

• Delivering a full range of HR services to client groups, with a focus on labour relations in a unionized environment.

• Advising on complex and high-risk employee relations matters, providing clear, practical, and risk-based guidance

• Conducting workplace investigations (e.g., harassment, misconduct, policy breaches), including interviews, analysis, and report writing.

• Interpreting and applying collective agreements, labour legislation, and organizational policies to ensure consistent and compliant outcomes.

KNOWLEDGE

• Labour relations trends, legislation, policies and practices.

• Workplace investigation principles.

• Federal Public Sector Labour Relations Act

• Canada Labour Code, Part II

ABILITIES

• Planning, organizing and prioritizing concurrent demands and multiple projects to meet client expectations, priorities, and deadlines.

• Providing professional services and advice in order to meet clients’ needs and expectations while respecting organizational and policy requirements.

• Analyzing, developing and recommending solutions, options and strategies on a variety of complex cases and risks.

COMPETENCIES

• Demonstrating Integrity and Respect - Civility and Well-Being.

• Thinking Things Through—Innovating Through Analysis and Ideas.

• Working Effectively with Others—Relationships and Trust Building.

• Showing Initiative and Being Action-Oriented—Getting Things Done.

ASSET

• Experience in Collective agreement bargaining process

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Possess or eligible to obtain secret security clearance.
• Linguistic profile: Bilingual CBC.
• Position is in the National Capital Region. The person selected for this position must reside within a commutable distance of the workplace.

The NCC is committed to building a skilled, diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society. As a result, it promotes employment equity and encourages candidates to indicate voluntarily in their application if they are a woman, an Indigenous person, a person with a disability or a member of a visible minority group.

The NCC is also committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted regarding this competition, please advise the Human Resources representative of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Requesting an accommodation will have no impact on your selection process. If you require additional information on the position or if you are experiencing technical difficulties, please contact us at hr.recruitment@ncc-ccn.ca.

Hearing impaired and speech impaired persons can contact us through a Teletype Device (TTY) at (613) 239-5090 or 1-866-661-3530 (toll free).

Please take note that only selected candidates will be contacted.