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The Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada (PIPSC) is a national union representing some 70,000 professionals and scientists in federal, provincial, and territorial public sectors across Canada, requires one (1) Employment Relations Officer (ERO) for a 12-month term to work with its National Capital Regional Office in Ottawa.
PIPSC/IPFPC is committed to building an inclusive workplace where diversity of thought – and of people – are recognized, valued, and considered essential to achieving our goals and objectives.
We are making concerted efforts to foster a workforce that is representative of our diverse membership.
The Position:
Employment Relations Officers are at the core of the services our Institute provides to its members. They are strong advocates for our members in their dealings with employers. EROs are called upon to advise and represent members in a variety of formal and informal labour relations processes including in grievances and other complaint resolution processes, in mediation, at arbitration hearings and before various tribunals such as in the context of staffing, occupational health and safety, human rights and worker’s compensation appeals.
EROs negotiate agreements and settlements on a full range of labour relations matters. They research, analyse and interpret jurisprudence, legislation, regulations, employer policies, benefits provisions and collective agreements.
EROs collaborate with their colleagues and other specialists and may be required to provide advice to the organization and to develop Institute positions on Institute-wide or group-wide issues, including in support of the collective bargaining process. They participate in the coaching, training and development of Institute Stewards. EROs may also participate in and represent the Institute on public service wide labour management committees, national working groups and other national, regional and local committees.
In short, our Employment Relations Officers perform meaningful and challenging jobs in support of our individual public sector employee members and groups as well as their collective interests.
Qualifications:
The successful candidate will have;
- A university degree in industrial/labour relations, in law, or in a related discipline.
- Three (3) to five (5) years of progressive and related experience in labour relations or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge and Experience Required:
- Thorough knowledge of the authorities governing employer/employee relations in the federal public service and other jurisdictions where Institute members are employed
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in interpreting and applying relevant legislation
- Strong representational and advocacy skills
- A demonstrated ability and experience in representing members at grievance and adjudication/arbitration hearings and union-management consultation meetings
- Experience handling complaints and grievances, interpreting collective agreements and maintaining effective working relationships
- Ability to counsel members on their employment rights and responsibilities; to conduct interviews, meetings and information sessions; to prepare briefs, arguments, reports and correspondence; and to resolve problems.
- Ability to manage a caseload with a lot of autonomy while still collaborating, sharing expertise and drawing on the expertise of colleagues
- Demonstrated understanding of the union legal framework and commitment to union principles
- Must be able to travel and possess a valid driver’s license.
Competencies sought:
- Exceptional communication, influencing, creative thinking and relationship building skills
- Strong organizational skills and demonstrated ability to manage multiple responsibilities
- Strong interpersonal, collaborative, influencing and dispute resolution skills
- Works well under pressure, high sense of urgency and prioritization skills
- Initiative, client focus and results oriented
- Demonstrated computer skills (Google Suite or MS Office, etc.)
Salary and Benefits:
- Full-time position (35 hours / week)
- Salary Range: $98,811 to $123,513 (G7)
- Group Benefits (Health, Dental, Insurance)
- Vacation (4 weeks/year) and other generous paid leave
Language requirements:
- Proficiency in both official languages is considered an asset
Applications:
Please submit your curriculum vitae complete with a cover letter outlining your education and experience in the responsibility areas to our Staffing Officer, referring to competition 23/07, by 4:00 p.m., January 19, 2023.
We thank you for your interest; only candidates chosen for an interview will be contacted.
We encourage applications for this opportunity from Indigenous Peoples, women, people living with disabilities, persons of all races, ethnicities, religions, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities and expressions.
We are committed to providing an inclusive, psychologically safe, harassment-free, and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of this process, please use the Contact information below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.
COVID-19: Vaccination remains the most effective tool to reduce the risk of COVID-19. The Institute is committed to ensuring the health and safety of our employees in the workplace, and therefore may require proof of vaccination for all of our employees unless a valid accommodation under legislation exists.
Until further notice, all interviews will be conducted over video calls.
Job Type: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- Bachelor’s Degree (required)
Experience:
- Labour Relations: 3 years (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Ottawa, ON
Application deadline: 2023-01-19
