Labour Relations Specialist

Carlson Construction Group | North Vancouver, BC Carlson Construction Group, owned and operated by the Carlson family, celebrated its 55th anniversary in 2026. As a distinguished contractor, Carlson specializes in heavy civil, industrial, marine, and deep foundation services. Recognized as one of the largest specialty contractors in British Columbia by Business in Vancouver’s annual rankings, our group of companies includes Brymark Installations Group, Corwest Fabrications, Vancouver Pile Driving, and Carlson Marine & Industrial Rentals Ltd (CMIR), To learn more about us, visit the Carlson Construction Group website. Build Strong Relationships. Support Great Projects. Shape Positive Outcomes. Carlson Construction Group is seeking an experienced and proactive Labour Relations Specialist to join our growing team. Reporting to senior leadership and partnering closely with the General Managers of our diverse group of companies, this role will serve as a trusted advisor on labour and employee relations matters across multiple construction, fabrication, marine, industrial, and heavy civil businesses. This is an exciting opportunity for a labour relations professional who enjoys working directly with operational leaders, building strong relationships with union partners, resolving complex workplace issues, and supporting a dynamic workforce across various project locations. The successful candidate will play a key role in fostering positive labour-management relationships while ensuring compliance with collective agreements, labour legislation, and company policies. The Opportunity As the Labour Relations Specialist, you will provide strategic and hands-on support to General Managers, Project Managers, and operational leaders across the Carlson Group. You will act as a trusted resource for labour relations matters, workplace investigations, grievance management, collective agreement interpretation, and workforce engagement initiatives. This position requires someone who is comfortable spending time in the field, meeting with project teams, and visiting active construction sites throughout the Lower Mainland and surrounding regions. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy solving people-related challenges, and can balance business objectives with positive employee relations, we'd love to hear from you. Key Responsibilities Labour Relations & Collective Agreement Administration * Provide labour relations guidance and support to General Managers and operational leaders across multiple subsidiaries. * Interpret and administer collective agreements, labour policies, and workplace procedures. * Act as a liaison between management and union representatives. * Support labour-management meetings and relationship-building initiatives. * Assist with grievance management, investigations, and dispute resolution. * Ensure compliance with collective agreements, employment legislation, and company policies. * Monitor lab