Cenovus is looking for a Labor Relations Specialist for the Toledo Refinery. Reporting to the Senior Manager, US Labor Relations, the Labor Relations Specialist is accountable for supporting labor activities at the designated site, including but not limited to delivering site-specific labor programs with a focus on open communication and providing proactive solutions to difficult problems facing the business. Through collaboration, partnership development, open consultation, and the provision of objective advice, the incumbent will deliver results that management will be able to sponsor and support within their appropriate environments.

What you’ll do:

Be the subject matter expertise and support to our unionized working locations
Consult and guide specific employee and labor relations issues or situations and matters related to the administration of contracts, employee discipline, and grievance procedures
Develop and uphold the organizational collective bargaining agreement negotiation framework and partner with business unit leaders, and asset HR Teams, to develop a negotiation strategy for collective bargaining Identify site-specific bargaining objectives to support the overall business strategy
Work with site leadership and Sr. Manager, US Labor Relations to assess capability for possible outcomes and develop an execution plan to deliver on the negotiation’s mandates
Support appropriate collective bargaining training for the negotiating committees.
Liaison between management and hourly employees by handling questions, interpreting and administering contracts and policies to assist in the resolution of Union/Management work-related problems

Who you are:

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Labor Relations, and Business Administration from an accredited institution. Relevant experience will be considered in place of educational requirements.
12+ years of relatable work experience

Preferred:

Work experience in labor relations, employee relations, or human resources management
Possesses a strong understanding of federal, state, and local labor laws and regulations, including the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA), Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) laws, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations, and relevant state and local employment laws
Possesses relevant negotiation, mediation, and conflict resolution skills to effectively manage and resolve workplace disputes and negotiate collective bargaining agreements
Strong verbal and written communication skills are required to effectively communicate with employees, management, labor union representatives, legal counsel, and regulatory agencies
Ability to analyze labor relations issues, identify root causes, develop solutions, and implement strategies to address complex labor relations challenges
Ability to think strategically and develop labor relations strategies aligned with organizational goals and objectives
Strong leadership, management, and decision-making skills to lead a team, influence stakeholders and drive change within the organization
Commitment to upholding ethical standards, maintaining confidentiality, and adhering to professional codes of conduct in all labor relations activities

What we offer:

Company-provided medical and dental benefits
Paid time off
Retirement savings plan

We acknowledge the value of transferrable skills and may consider equivalent combinations of experience and education should you not meet a specific requirement.

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Internal candidates that are currently in a lower grade will be assessed based on their sustained job performance, how they demonstrate the expected organizational competency behaviors and values and in discussions with their current leader prior to determining next steps.

Cenovus Energy is an affirmative action employer, and we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants without regard to age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, veteran status, national origin, or personal or physical characteristics protected by law.

Who we are:

We’re an integrated energy company headquartered in Calgary with oil and natural gas production operations in Canada and the Asia Pacific region, and upgrading, refining and marketing operations in Canada and the United States. We’re committed to maximizing value by developing our assets in a safe, responsible and cost-efficient manner, integrating environmental, social and governance considerations into our business plans.

We are currently the largest refiner in Ohio and transport products from our refineries in Lima and Toledo, Ohio and Superior, Wisconsin via pipelines, rail cars and trucks to customers throughout the United States.

We've been named a Top Alberta Employer for 2024, a designation recognizing organizations leading their industries in offering exceptional places to work.

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At Cenovus, we embrace diversity of thought, experience and backgrounds to help us make better business decisions, address our challenges, seize opportunities and unlock innovative solutions. We’re committed to building a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace where people feel respected, valued and engaged. We strive for a collaborative, physically and psychologically safe environment where you can be yourself, feel a sense of belonging and thrive. For more information, including details on our inclusion and diversity targets and networks, visit Cenovus.com.

The requirements of this posting may be modified to support business needs. Title and compensation administration will be based on the skills and capabilities of the successful incumbent.

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