Jayant Rao

Background

About Jayant Rao

Strategic Labour Relations and Workplace Investigations Leader with proven expertise in labour law, conflict resolution, and organizational policy development. Over the past decade, I have specialized in resolving complex labour disputes, leading sensitive investigations, and advising executives on strategies that balance compliance with positive employee relations. Certified as a C-65 Investigator, trained in Mental Health First Aid, and a member of the Association of Workplace Investigators, I bring a unique combination of legal knowledge, investigative skill, and practical workplace experience. My background spans unionized and non-unionized environments, with a strong track record in collective bargaining, grievance management, workplace assessments, and mediation. I have successfully led initiatives that: • Reduced grievances and arbitration cases through proactive labour relations strategies. • Conducted large-scale workplace investigations, ensuring fair and defensible outcomes. • Designed and implemented progressive discipline and employee engagement frameworks. • Supported senior executives in navigating high-risk, politically sensitive labour issues. My work includes projects in remote and Indigenous communities, where cultural understanding and trust-building were critical to success. I thrive at the intersection of law, leadership, and people strategy, and I am seeking opportunities to contribute across Canada and the United States.