Start your career with one of Manitoba’s Top Employers!
Join a successful retail co-operative that has been recognized as one of Manitoba’s Top Employers since 2021 (visit https://reviews.canadastop100.com/top-employer-red-river-co-op to learn why!). We are member-owned and service-oriented, providing meaningful value through a dedication to achieving excellence. Our vision is to grow our Co-op to be the leading brand, where members always matter. Our purpose is compelling: to contribute to local communities and deliver sustainable returns to our members.
The Opportunity
We’re hiring an experienced Human Resources Advisor for a full-time, 1-year term at our Winnipeg home office. Reporting to the Senior Director, Human Resources, you’ll play a key role in supporting our HR team during an exciting period of rapid expansion.
What You’ll Do
This position supports the entire facet of HR, with a particular focus on:
Employee & Labour Relations – Serve as a trusted advisor to leaders on complex labour relations matters, ensuring compliance with collective agreements and employment legislation. Provide strategic guidance and coaching to resolve workplace issues proactively, fostering positive employee relations and minimizing risk of grievances or litigation.
Investigations & Compliance – Lead thorough and impartial investigations into workplace concerns, including harassment, misconduct, and policy violations, ensuring adherence to legal and contractual obligations. Deliver well-supported recommendations for corrective or disciplinary actions to protect organizational integrity and maintain a fair, compliant work environment.
Learning and Development – Design and deliver impactful training programs through diverse formats (including eLearning and in-person sessions) to equip managers and staff with knowledge on critical topics such as brand integrity and proactive customer service.
Employee Experience and Culture – Contribute to the design and implementation of organizational culture initiatives, including an employee recognition program and enhanced achievement and milestone celebrations.
Approximately 60% of the job is weighted towards advisory services and labour relations; the remaining 40% is dedicated to other areas of HR including but not limited to learning and development and engagement / culture.
What You Bring
Extensive experience in multiple functional areas of HR, especially in labour relations. You have experience handling complex employee issues with skill and tact. You have an extensive history working in unionized environments, managing grievances, supporting collective bargaining, participating in arbitrations, and leading complex investigations into potential breaches of employment policies, human rights legislation, and other serious infractions.
Strong written / verbal communication skills and proficiency in MS Office and HRIS platforms.
A proactive, relationship-focused approach to human resources.
Demonstrated self-reliance and the ability to independently manage tasks, exhibiting resilience and adaptability when faced with ambiguity, with strong problem-solving skills. You thrive in environments where priorities or processes are not fully defined.
Exceptional organizational skills with a proven ability to manage multiple competing priorities.
Strong alignment with our employee values of integrity, teamwork, caring, excellence, and accountability in your approach to work.
Work history in retail and/or commercial HVAC industries is advantageous.
We will consider a combination of education and work history, but we anticipate the ideal candidate has their CPHR designation, and a minimum of 5 years of work experience managing labour relations in a unionized environment. We’re looking for someone who can “hit the ground running.”
Red River Co-op welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process by contacting the Human Resources Division at (204) 631-4600, or hr@rrcoop.com, or in person at 10 Prairie Way in Winnipeg.
Total Rewards
Red River Co-op offers a competitive total rewards package, including group insurance, matched pension contributions, flex days, and an employee purchase rebate.
The salary band for this position has a minimum salary of $66,590 and a maximum salary of $99,885. Candidate placement within the band will vary depending on individual qualifications (skills, experience, and education) and organizational needs, as well as market conditions. This role is also eligible for Red River Co-op’s short term incentive plan (STIP).
Why Join Us?
You’ll gain exposure to diverse HR functions while contributing to an organization with 85+ years of community roots and a reputation for giving back through profit sharing, local partnerships, and charitable initiatives.
Red River Co-op has a distinguished history of serving local communities and has become one of Manitoba’s most trusted and valued brands, not just be sales or market share, but by reputation. We serve our members daily in our food stores and pharmacies, at our home office, gas bars, car washes and cardlocks, and through our bulk fuel delivery to farms and businesses. We are a proud member of the Co-operative Retailing System, and one of the largest retail co-ops in Western Canada.
Ready to make your mark? Apply today and help us shape the next chapter of HR at Red River Co-op.
Please note – short-listed candidates will be contacted in early January for interviews, with a target start date of early February.
