Labour Relations Officer – 1 year term (2 positions) with possibility of extension
BILINGUAL IMPERATIVE
USJE is seeking to hire two (2) term Labour Relations Officers within the National Office, for a period of one year, beginning in early August 2022, with the possibility of extension.
Invitation to apply in this competitive process is being made to:
· employees of USJE (Unifor Local 2025)
· employees of the PSAC and its Components (relocation costs will be the responsibility of the candidate).
· USJE members in good standing across Canada (relocation costs will be the responsibility of the candidate).
· The general public (relocation costs will be the responsibility of the candidate.)
THE LOCATION: USJE National Headquarters, Ottawa, Ontario
THE POSITION
Reporting to the Director of Labour Relations, the Labour Relations Officer (LRO) provides labour relations representation and advice to Regional Vice Presidents and members on matters of individual and collective representation. Major responsibilities of this position include (but are not limited to):
- representing and advising Regional Vice President and members, groups of members and stewards in accordance with all applicable federal and provincial legislation, collective agreements, policies, and guidelines.
- advising and representing members in formal and informal labour relations issues including processing third party tribunals, adjudication/arbitration, grievances, mediation, facilitation, complaints and conflict coaching;
- negotiating agreements and settlements on behalf of individual members, or groups of members on a full range of labour relations matters;
- analyzing and researching jurisprudence, applicable legislation, employer policies and collective agreements;
- conducting appropriate research and preparing all relevant documentation and individuals for formal proceedings on assigned labour relations cases;
- providing advice and assistance to members and stewards who represent USJE on various formal committees; and
- preparing educational materials, conducting, or assisting in training sessions.
There may be a requirement for some travel.
Language requirements: bilingual imperative (French/English – written & spoken).
SALARY
Band 11 - $104,538 to $117,656 plus $1,377 bilingualism bonus. Salary dependent upon qualifications. Conditions and benefits, including pay rates, as negotiated between the Union of Safety and Justice Employees and UNIFOR Local 2025 will apply.
THE CANDIDATE
The successful candidate will have a university degree in law, labour relations or a related discipline, with five years of progressive and related experience in labour relations, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. The incumbent will possess: a thorough knowledge of the authorities governing employer/employee relations in the Federal Public Service of Canada; the legal framework affecting work and unions in Quebec, strong representational and advocacy skills; a demonstrated ability and experience in representing members at grievance and adjudication/arbitration hearings as well as union management consultation meetings. In addition, the LRO has experience in handling complaints and grievances, interpreting collective agreements and in representing individuals before third parties such as arbitration boards. The LRO will have the ability to advise members on their employment rights; to conduct interviews, meetings, and information sessions and prepare reports and correspondence.
Please note that expenses incurred by applicants in attending any and all interviews and/or tests shall be the sole responsibility of the applicant. Only applicants that will be interviewed will be contacted.
Job Type: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months
Salary: $104,538.00-$117,656.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Vision care
Schedule:
Language:
- English (preferred)
- French (preferred)
Application deadline: 2022-07-08