Job Description

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Labour and Employee Relations, this role will create and provide a comprehensive range of analytical and support services to all labour relations processes, including collective bargaining preparation and grievance/arbitration administration. This role will lead the LR component of CBA implementations and ongoing support.

This position will be located at our Head Office in Markham, Ontario and will have flexibility for both remote and in-office work based on our hybrid work model.

Responsibilities:

• Create a robust and repeatable collective bargaining preparation process ensuring alignment to labour relations, Human resources and corporate strategy

• Create and deploy a grievance and arbitration data capture and reporting process

• Work with Finance and Accounting department to ensure agreements/settlements are fully costed, captured and allocated properly within the organization

• Conduct research and analysis for benchmarking purposes within relevant market sectors. Interpret information researched and provide analysis on the monetary implications of all scenarios. Prepare costing scenarios during collective bargaining negotiations.

• Works in conjunction with Payroll, Finance and Benefits to prepare and assist the Labour Relations Team in resolving grievances, mediations and arbitrations.

• Summarizes legal decisions and synthesizes information with collective agreements, policies, and data to support recommendations by LR Managers/Directors.

• Modify and revise the existing collective agreement which incorporates all newly negotiated changes, revisions and deletions to form part of the newly created collective agreement.

• Support and represent the Labour Relations team in the HR Workday implementation to ensure the Workday HR system is configured to reflect Extendicare’s collective bargaining agreements’ terms and conditions

Skills and Qualifications:

• Preference will be given to candidates possessing a post secondary education in Labour or Industrial Relations or equivalent experience in a highly unionized public sector environment.

• Well developed research, reasoning, mathematical, analytical and problem-solving skills

• Experience preparing cost-analysis and presentation to senior executives

• Strong knowledge of Labour Relations and Labour Law as well as knowledge and awareness of employment related legislation.

• Knowledge of the collective bargaining process is required.

• Superior and proficient understanding of computer systems (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Adobe).

• Experience working with a modern HCM system (example, Workday, Dayforce)

At Extendicare, we believe that working as a team creates an environment that allows us to reach our potential. We value each employee, encourage equal opportunity for growth and recognize achievement. As a valued member of our team, you can expect:

• Continuous mentorship, support for life-long learning and growth opportunities

• Opportunities for advancement and career growth within the organization

• A rewarding and meaningful work experience where you can enrich your life and the lives of others through your work

• A robust benefits package including RRSP matching

Extendicare is a leading provider of care and services for seniors across Canada, operating under the Extendicare, ParaMed, Extendicare Assist, and SGP Purchasing Network brands. We are committed to delivering quality care to meet the needs of a growing seniors’ population, inspired by our mission to provide people with the care they need, wherever they call home. We operate a network of long-term care homes (both owned and under management contracts), deliver over 11 million hours of home health care services annually, and provide group purchasing services to third parties representing approximately 150,000 beds across Canada. Extendicare proudly employs nearly 30,000 qualified, highly trained and dedicated team members who are passionate about providing high-quality care and services to help people live better.

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Time Type

Full time

Compensation Details

Compensation will be discussed during the recruiting process.

At Extendicare, we’ve spent more than 50 years dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for residents in our long-term care homes across Canada. When you join Extendicare, you become part of a compassionate, mission-driven team committed to creating a safe, supportive, and enriching environment for every resident we serve.

We provide competitive compensation that reflects the value of this role and the unique qualifications each candidate brings. Final salary offers are based on a variety of factors such as your skills, experience, education, and alignment with the responsibilities of this position.

Base salary is one component of our broader total rewards package. We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits designed to support your health, financial well-being, and long-term career growth. Your recruiter can provide more details about our total rewards offerings during the hiring process.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support certain stages of the recruitment process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing candidate responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment — every application is reviewed by a member of our team to ensure thoughtful and equitable consideration. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Extendicare is an equal opportunity employer committed to respectful and inclusive hiring practices. We welcome all applicants, including those from equity-deserving groups, including Indigenous peoples, women, people with disabilities, and visible minorities.

Extendicare is committed to fostering an accessible, inclusive, and equitable hiring process. We will gladly accommodate the needs of applicants throughout all stages of the recruitment process upon request and in accordance with applicable legislation. If you require support during any stage of the process, email us at careers@extendicare.com.

We acknowledge that the care we provide across Canada occurs on lands that have been cared for by many Indigenous peoples for generations. We recognize First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples and their enduring connection to this land, and the importance of respect and cultural safety in the work we do.