Manager, Labour Relations, EH&S, Security

Who We Are

At General Dynamics Land Systems-Canada, we pride ourselves on stimulating innovation in the Canadian defense industry and the manufacturing sector of Southwestern Ontario. Innovation begins and ends with the needs of our customers, which is why we focus on collaboration. We work to understand customers’ needs, requirements and plans early in our efforts to support them. We constantly engage with our end users. This helps them understand, assess and select technologies and allows us to provide solutions that will bring them the greatest value.

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity to join General Dynamics as part of the Labour Relations team working within the Human Resources department.

Key Job Elements

• Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the operations of Labour Relations, and Employee Relations, Employee Services, Environmental Health and Safety and Security
• Advise and assist other departmental managers on the interpretation and administration of policies and programs pertaining to EH&S, Labour Relations, Employee Relations and Security
• Develop/implement Labour Relations policies/procedures and negotiate collective agreements on behalf of the company as part of the core negotiating team
• Engage and motivate people to deliver tangible safety initiatives while providing counseling and leadership regarding all phases of preparation and execution of services, programs, and projects in the areas of compliance, safety, environmental management systems, technical guidance and existing facilities
• Direct the activities of the EHS team to ensure a safe environment that encourages employee engagement and supports people in owning safety
• Maintain EHS management systems as well as initiate and lead programs and activities to improve EHS performance (Management Rep for environmental and health and safety ISO compliance)
• Represent management and participate actively on various joint committees to maintain ongoing relations between management and employees
• Ensure compliance with legislation and the collective bargaining agreement
• Manage the Company's Industrial Security Program: safeguarding people, Company property, and protected information.
• Liaison with Public Services and Procurement Canada International and Industrial Security Directorate (PSPC-IISD), Ontario Provincial Police, London Police Services, and other Government agencies as required regarding security related regulations.

Position Requirements:

Required Qualifications:

• • University degree in a field related to personnel management, such as Business Administration, Industrial Relations, Commerce or Psychology
• • Minimum 7 to 10 years of relevant experience
  • Several years of experience as a human resource professional is preferred
  • May be required to work evening and weekend hours as necessary
  • Ability to travel (5% Cdn) and (20% US & Int'l) and possess/be able to acquire and maintain a valid passport
  • Demonstrated competencies of: strategic /analytical thinking; relationship building skills; effective interactive communication and teamwork orientation; results driven
  • Must have the following technical competencies and skills: knowledge of applicable legislation; planning/organizing; project management; consulting skills; verbal and written communication

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) designation

Physical Conditions and Hazards:

The conditions in which an individual or staff works, including but not limited to such things as amenities, physical environment, stress and noise levels, degree of safety or danger, temperature, location.

1)    Nature of Supervision: Minimal (Self-directed work) 

2)    Work Interruptions and Distractions: Medium/significant,

3)    Physical Environment: Office

4)    Hazards: NA

Physical Demands Description:

This section objectively captures and describes the physical demands that are required to perform a particular job or role. Usually completed by the ergonomist

Usual mobility demands required are standing, walking, sitting, and stair climbing to access upper offices.

Equipment Utilized:

This section describes the type of equipment an employee is required to use:

Computer

Phone

Mobile device

Medical Surveillance

May include: Anthropometrical Size Restrictions depending on task

Personal Protective Equipment:

Applicable when interacting with shop floor (safety shoes, safety glasses, hearing protection. extraction coveralls)

General Dynamics Land Systems – Canada is an employment equity employer who values diversity and inclusion.  We are committed to providing accommodations for persons with disabilities. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.

It is a requirement that General Dynamics Land Systems - Canada be registered with the Canadian Controlled Goods Program and that all of its workforce be security assessed.  As such, successful applicants must meet all applicable security requirements, including, but not limited to, the ability to obtain and maintain a Canadian government security clearance to secret level.



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