Sr Labour Relations Advisor

Work Arrangement: Hybrid 
Department: Advisory Services Area 
Pembina Pipeline Corporation is a dynamic energy transportation and midstream provider, serving customers for more than 65 years. Chances are, we do more than you think. We own pipelines that transport hydrocarbon liquids and natural gas products produced primarily in Western Canada. We also own gathering and processing facilities and an oil and natural gas liquids infrastructure and logistics business. Our operations along the hydrocarbon value chain allow us to offer a full state of midstream and marketing services to our customers in the energy industry. 
We are an organization that cares not only about results, but how those results are achieved. Our organization is grounded in the values of Safe, Trustworthy, Respectful, Collaborative and Entrepreneurial. Cultivating a positive employee experience and promoting a diverse and inclusive environment where our employees feel engaged, recognized and empowered is foundational to our ambition of being an employer of choice. Learn more about our values and strategy. 
We value the safety of our communities, customers, contractors and employees, and believe that all incidents are preventable. Compliance with all policies, procedures and regulations is a requirement, and our Life Saving Rules are basic rules that everyone should know and live by. Working for Pembina means working safely. 
Overview:
Pembina Pipeline Corporation’s Calgary office is recruiting for an HR Business Advisor, Labour Relations to join the team. This position reports to the Manager, Advisory Services in the Human Resources Service Unit (HSU), part of Pembina’s Corporate Services Division.  
HSU helps recruit, develop and retain the necessary talent needed to achieve Pembina’s strategic goals. Functions within HSU include People Programs, Strategic Partnerships, Culture & Inclusion, and HR Operations. 
The HR Business Advisor is accountable for providing proactive full-cycle HR service delivery to the business and executing on the people strategy in close collaboration with the Strategic Partnering team. The role is responsible for working closely with other stakeholders across HSU to deliver objectives and offer HR advisory services, while also supporting the evolution of HR service delivery. 
Responsibilities may include but not limited to:
-Support Pembina’s safety culture of "Zero by Choice" and the “Life Saving Rules”. To read more about our Life Saving Rules, visit pembina/safety;
-Provide an exceptional level of support to the Strategic Partnering team, enabling the delivery of efficient and effective HR solutions to business; 
-Build strong partnerships with leaders by developing a deep understanding of their teams, operations, challenges and requirements;
-Support the execution of HR services and programs that meet the needs of the business, creating efficiency, delivering integrated people solutions, and fostering collaboration across HSU; 
-Provide HR advisory support to leaders across Pembina and ensure key HR practices are aligned with employment standards and provide integrated solutions to the organization that mitigates risk;
-Leverage data in addressing problems, identifying opportunities and helping leaders with business decisions. 
-Collaborate with subject matter experts to provide expertise on organization design, workforce planning, talent development, succession planning, attrition and retention;
-Lead the execution of annual HR Programs such as leadership development, employee development, performance management, and compensation;
-Key enabler in supporting the HR cyclical activities and ensuring they are sequenced and managed in such a way we deliver to a high standard of quality and efficiency.
-Facilitate various corporate and site-specific training programs, focus groups and strategic conversations;
-Facilitate coaching sessions, providing input and advice in conflict resolution and performance management;
-Facilitate team effectiveness workshops;
-Lead workplace investigations and provide recommendations involving performance management, corrective actions, terminations, and accommodations;
-Be an active and visible, trusted coach to leaders by helping them identify and communicate the issues they face, take responsibility to effectively diagnose and address those issues, and commit to actions that resolve the root cause of issues, implementing sustainable solutions;
-Contribute to a team environment that values equity, inclusion & diversity; and
-Responsible for coaching leaders on the transactional processes within Pembina systems ensuring information is submitted to the correct parties, platforms, and programs for timely processing.
Labour Relations:
-Support Pembina’s Labour Relations strategy through streamlined, repeatable and best-practice approaches toward planning, negotiating, implementing and administering collective bargaining agreements;
-Manage grievances and Labour Relations matters in unionized environments; 
-Provide strategic recommendations to HSU Leadership on labour best practices to facilitate Pembina's strategic vision;
-Provide effective coaching and guidance to leaders for the resolution of identified problems with a key focus on maintaining a positive and inclusive employee experience; 
-Lead the negotiation of collective bargaining agreements from an HR perspective, acting as a liaison to Subject Matter Experts across HSU;
-Consult with internal and external labour legal counsel regarding labour strategies, legislation or other applicable LR issues; develop and support maintenance of legal advice repository. Responsible for the research, administration and distribution of Labour Relations documents including but not limited to wage schedules, meeting minutes, summaries, presentations, Collective Agreements, and related documents involving unionized employees; and
-Act as the Designated Recipient in federally regulated locations and initiate investigation or mediations.
 
Qualifications:
-5+ years experience in a Labour Relations dedicated role supporting a unionized workforce;
-10+ years of progressive Human Resources generalist experience is required; 
-Post-secondary education and CPHR designation are considered an asset;
-In depth knowledge of employment standards and human rights legislation, labor relations and union experience are required; 
-Strong technical skills in Labour Relations Collective Agreement administration and interpretation, market research/analysis and experience with union negotiations;
-Strong leadership, coaching, facilitation, conflict resolution and relationship management skill;
-Excellent communication skills, with the ability to establish trust, sell ideas, influence others and build relationships with people at all levels of an organization; 
-Exceptional critical thinking, data literacy and analytical skills; 
-Problem solver with the ability to diagnose and analyze root causes to issues and recommend sustainable solutions;
-Proven track record as a project lead with strong time management and project management skills;
-A team player who engages and cross collaborates across HSU; 
-Continuous improvement mindset and approach to work, identifying opportunities for improvement and engaging appropriate HSU stakeholders in the solution; 
-Flexible, adaptable, learns quickly demonstrates courage and self-awareness; and
-Proficient in MS Office and SuccessFactors.
 
 
The successful candidate must be legally able to work in the country of the position. Final candidate will be required to undergo Pre-Employment Background Checks including a Criminal Record Check. 
This position will be posted until end of day: 04/04/2024 
Our expectations are high, and our rewards reflect this: We treat our people well - whether it's through our total rewards package, community engagement or volunteer opportunities, all in an environment that is equitable, safe, respectful, inclusive and accessible. 
We recognize that diverse perspectives and experiences fuel innovation and enrich our workplace culture. We firmly believe that every individual's unique background, identity and contributions contribute to our collective success. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. If you're contacted to set up an interview and you require accessibility accommodations, please let your Talent Acquisition Advisor know at that time. 
We are a proud recipient of Canada's Top 100 Employers (2018-2022), Alberta's Top Employers (2014-2024) and an Employer Partner of the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion. We are also a strong supporter of Skills Canada. 
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