Labour Relations Advisor

LABOUR RELATIONS, ADVISOR

Nanaimo

12 to 18-month Term

The Opportunity

At BC Ferries, our people power an essential service that connects communities across coastal British Columbia. Strong labour relationships are at the heart of that work. We're looking for a Labour Relations Advisor who brings sound judgment, analytical strength, and a collaborative mindset to support leaders, employees, and union partners through complex and meaningful labour relations work.

As a Labour Relations Advisor, you'll work in close partnership with People Experience leaders and managers, offering trusted advice and analytical expertise across diverse labour relations activities.

The Role

• Reporting to the Executive Director, Labour Relations, you add value to the team by key areas of oversight such as:
• Conducting research into past decisions and provides interpretation of the Collective Agreement to guide People Experience Managers & Advisors on operational issues;
• Conducting research and providing interpretation related to matters in the grievance & arbitration process;
• Supporting the development of the BC Ferries Interpretation Manual & Resources Project, through participation in the project and engagement with the working group;
• In collaboration with the Labour Relations Manager, Interpretation, advising on and supporting the implementation and maintenance of the BC Ferries Interpretation Manual & Resources;
• Supporting the Labour Relations team in Collective Bargaining by collecting, analyzing, and assembling data, preparing proposals, and analyzing union proposals;
• Participating in the creation and editing of post collective bargaining materials, such as the Memorandum of Settlement and the draft Collective Agreement;
• Supporting education initiatives related to negotiated contract changes and assists with implementation of the new agreement

What you bring to the team

• A Diploma in Labour Relations, Human Resources or related field
• Proven experience in Labour Relations research and analysis
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply Provincial and Federal employment related legislations, regulations, and related areas of law
• Knowledge of general legal and statutory interpretation principles
• Experience working in a high volume, fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated ability to carry out legal research and analysis

Join us

If this sounds like your next great career move, please submit your cover letter and resume by February 17, 2026 at 11:59pm.

Additional information

The target salary range: $83,500 - $104,300 per annum.  The starting salary is determined based on the successful candidate's knowledge, experience and internal equity.

"We connect communities and customers to people and places important in their lives"

At BC Ferries, our employees are our most important assets in delivering our commitment to customer safety, service and satisfaction. We support employment equity and diversity in the workplace and we encourage applications from all qualified individuals including women, visible minorities, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, persons of diverse sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (LGBTQ2S+), and others who reflect our ever-changing workplace.

We appreciate the interest of all applicants; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.