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Manager, HRBP and Labor Relations

Medavie

New Brunswick, New Brunswick

Manager, HRBP and Labor Relations

Medavie

New Brunswick, New Brunswick
 
Salary: Information not available
 
Remote
Montreal, Québec
Nova Scotia
New Brunswick
Ontario
Full time
Posted 2 Days Ago
R-255262

Position Type:

Permanent

If you’re looking for a fulfilling career that can make a real difference in your life, and the lives of others, you’ve come to the right place.

As a national health solutions partner, we put people first in everything we do — and that begins with our team of 8,000+ professionals who bring a cross-section of diverse life experiences and career expertise to Medavie. By collaborating and innovating together, our employees are creating industry-leading solutions in insurance, primary care and emergency medical services that impact millions of lives in Canada each year.

Our mission is to improve the wellbeing of Canadians so that every life can be lived to the fullest — and it’s reflected in our award-winning culture. We celebrate individuality and value the diverse perspectives and skills our employees contribute. We go beyond providing competitive pay and comprehensive benefits to offer opportunities for personal and professional growth, flexible work options, meaningful experiences, and supportive leadership. Medavie is where employees can be their best selves, feel they belong, and achieve their full potential. Be part of it by applying for a position with us today.

This position offers flexibility in terms of location: you can choose to work remotely from home, in our office, or in a hybrid arrangement but ideally you will want to occasionally work out of the MTL office to enhance collaboration. You'll have the autonomy to decide what works best for you while staying connected with the team through regular meetings and collaborative tools.

The opportunity

Human Resources (HR) plays an integral role in Medavie’s mission to improve the wellbeing of Canadians. The Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) team is comprising of dedicated HR professionals who provide hands on support while being strategic partners and trusted advisors to all levels of management across assigned client groups.

The Manager, HRBP and Labor Relations will play a dual role: acting as a strategic HR Business Partner to assigned client groups while also leading a team of HR professionals.

In addition to leading their direct reports, the Manager will work closely with other HRBPs and HR Centers of Excellence to influence and implement enterprise-wide HR initiatives. They ensure that HR programs are tailored to meet evolving business needs, comply with collective agreements, and adhere to provincial legislation.

As the Manager, HRBP and Labor Relations:

  • You will lead and develop a Team of HR professionals, fostering collaboration, growth, and accountability.
  • You will partner with Senior Leaders to align people strategies with business goals across diverse teams.
  • You will drive Strategic HR Initiatives by supporting organisation design, workforce planning, and career development.
  • You will champion Talent and Culture by promoting learning, growth, and succession planning. Helping building a high-performing, inclusive, and values-driven culture.
  • You will lead Labor Relations by managing negotiations, conflict resolution, and union relationships. Ensuring compliance and mitigating risks.
  • You will use data to guide decisions and shape proactive solutions.
  • You will play a key role in advancing enterprise-wide HR initiatives by leading and contributing to strategic projects and process improvements that drive organizational effectiveness and support long-term business success.

You are the right candidate if you:

  • Are an effective communicator and coach, capable of influencing stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
  • Possess strong strategic acumen and a genuine interest in understanding business operations to align HR strategies with organizational goals.
  • Demonstrate excellent organizational and project management skills, with the ability to juggle multiple priorities and support diverse client groups.
  • Take a proactive, partnership-driven approach to labor relations, favoring collaboration and constructive dialogue over conflict.
  • Exhibit sound judgment and problem-solving abilities, especially when navigating complex employee relations issues.

To best lead and partner, you need: 

  • A bachelor’s degree in human resources, Industrial Relations, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
  • 10–15 years of progressive HR experience, including:
    • HR business partnership in complex, unionized environments
    • Labor relations and exposure to collective bargaining
    • Team leadership and coaching
  • To be bilingual (English and French) to meet the needs of our internal customers located in different regions, 
  • A Certified Professional Human Resources (CPHR) designation
  • Workday experience is an asset

Your Impact

You embody our core values: Caring, Accountable, Responsive, Innovative, and Community-Minded in everything you do:

  • Caring: Foster a supportive and inclusive culture where employees feel heard, respected, and empowered to grow.
  • Accountable: Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, ensuring HR practices are consistent, ethical, and aligned with organizational goals.
  • Responsive: Navigate complex HR and employee relations matters with empathy, professionalism, and a solutions-oriented mindset.
  • Innovative: Collaborate with HR Centers of Excellence to co-create forward-thinking programs that meet evolving business needs and leverage emerging technologies, including AI.
  • Community-Minded: Champion a workplace culture that prioritizes employee well-being, engagement, and inclusion at every level.

We believe our employees should reflect the communities we serve and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. To provide the best experience possible, we will support you with accommodations or adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. Simply inform our Recruitment team of your needs.  We are committed to making sure recruitment, retention, advancement, and compensation are fair and accessible while following all relevant human rights and privacy laws. We appreciate everyone who has shown interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

If you experience any technical issues throughout the application process, please email: Medavie.Recruitment@medavie.ca.

We are committed to hiring military and Veteran spouses and encourage you to identify your connection with the MSEN when reaching out to us or applying to any of our open roles.

 

Have questions or want to learn more about us? We would love to hear from you!

kristen.drapeau@medavie.bluecross.ca

 

Whenever possible, reach out to a named contact rather than a general inbox  - it helps ensure a quicker, more personalized response. If you hit a bounce-back, let us know at

employment.Emploi@cfmws.com

 

 

About Medavie

Welcome to Medavie!

I would be happy to share and discuss our organization, current and future career opportunies.

Many of our roles are able to be remote (work from home) in Canada

- Kristen Drapeau, Senior Recruitment Consultant

-Krysta Duguay, Recruitment Consultant 

Who we are

We’re a team of over 8,000 professionals serving clients from coast-to-coast with operations in most provinces. We provide health benefits to nearly 1 in 10 Canadians and manage emergency medical services for nearly 1 in 15 Canadians.

We’ve been a leading health services partner for individuals, employers and governments across Canada for 80 years and a premier all-in-one carrier that provides health, dental, travel, life and disability benefits to individuals and organizations.

We've been recognized as one of Canada's Most Admired Corporate Cultures, one of Canada's Top 100 Employers, and an Imagine Caring Company.

 

What we value

Our values are inherent to our culture and provide the framework for each interaction we have and transaction we make, while providing a clear set of expectations to empower employees to do the right thing for everyone we serve. We are:

Caring – We show compassion in everything we do

Accountable – We follow through on our commitments

Responsive – We have the courage to act and adapt

Innovative – We encourage and value new ideas

Community-minded – We achieve more together

More than simply a poster on the wall, our mission of improving the wellbeing of Canadians represents the purpose of our organization ― and we align that with our culture.

 

What we give back

As a not-for-profit organization, we don’t answer to shareholders. Instead, we invest our earnings in our business, our communities and, most importantly, our employees. We use some of these earnings to support:

Programs to support causes that are close to our employees' hearts, matching the volunteer hours and donations they contribute

An annual United Way workplace campaign led by employees in each of our locations

The Medavie Foundation, which invests in community initiatives and organizations that improve the wellbeing of Canadians, focuses on some of the most pressing mental and physical health challenges facing Canadians.

 

We want to meet you as you are

At Medavie Blue Cross, we foster a culture of openness, understanding and a sense of belonging where everyone can bring their true selves to work. Nearly 70% of our management roles are held by women and we’re committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued for who they are and what they contribute. We will accommodate people with disabilities during the recruitment, selection and hiring processes.

 

What we offer

If you live our values and deliver results, you’ll experience meaningful, rewarding work in a purpose-centred, inclusive organization that provides:

Flexible work options: We want you to work where you work best. We offer work from home, from the office, or a hybrid of the two, while ensuring you feel connected to your team and to our purpose. Our flexibility goes beyond location. We also have flexible working hours and part-time options available.

Competitive compensation: We believe in rewarding our employees for the skills they bring to their jobs and the results they deliver. This includes competitive compensation that will reflect your experience and expertise and annual performance-based incentives, a 100% employer-matched defined contribution pension plan, an employee RRSP, one-on-one financial counselling, vacation and personal days to help you rest, refuel and balance your life.

Career Growth: Internal talent mobility and growth are an integral part of our success. Employees are empowered to own their career development and have rewarding experiences in a variety of work areas. Supportive leadership will encourage and coach you to maximize your potential so you can access multiple learning pathways to develop. Our leadership development program and other programs, such as mentoring, performance-based management and education assistance, are offered to provide employees with an environment of lifelong learning.

 

Outstanding benefits: Wellbeing is at the centre of everything we do and this starts with our employees. To help you take a proactive approach to your health, we provide:

  • Comprehensive benefits to support you and your family, including fully paid premiums for medical, dental and vision insurance
  • Extensive mental health support (including virtual care options and an employee family assistance program)
  • Health spending and personal wellness accounts that allow you to claim everything from art gallery memberships to Wi-Fi, fitness membership discounts, and more
  • A digital rewards and recognition program to support and empower you on your wellbeing journey
  • Family-friendly and inclusive benefits like maternity and paternity leave top-up, gender affirmation support and fertility coverage to support your growing family