Labour Relations Officer

3 weeks ago


Toronto, Canada The Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada Full time

**Division**:Toronto Regional Office

**City**: Toronto, ON - Hybrid

**Salary**: (G6) $87,615 to $109,519

**Job term**:Term-12 months, full time position (35 hours per week)

**Union/Non**:PIREC

**Competition**: 23-70

The Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada, a national union representing some 70,000 professionals and scientists throughout Canada, requires **a Labour Relations Officer** for a 12-month term to work with its Toronto Regional Office.

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.

**What can I expect to do in this role?**

Under the direction of the Manager, Ontario Region, the Labour Relations Officer provides labour relations representation and advice to the organization on Institute-wide matters and to members on matters of individual and collective representation.

The Labour Relation Officer represents and advises the Institute and supports members, groups of members, and stewards in accordance with all applicable federal and provincial legislation, collective agreements, policies, directives and guidelines, and employment benefits plans.

Primary Responsibilities:

- Advise and represent the Institute and members in formal and informal labour relations issues and processes including grievances, mediation, facilitation, complaints, and conflict coaching.
- Required to develop an institute position with respect to group-wide issues. May participate and represent the Institute on public service labour management committees, national working groups, national, regional, and local committees and other fora.
- Negotiate agreements and settlements on behalf of the Institute, individual members, or groups of members on a full range of labour relations matters.
- Analyse and research jurisprudence, applicable legislation, employer policies, and collective agreements and prepare all relevant documentation and individuals for grievance and complaint processes on assigned labour relations cases.
- Provide advice, guidance, and information to the Manager and internal and external clients on relevant labour relations topics and sensitive issues.

**Experience, Education and Skills Required**:

- University degree in labour relations or a related discipline.
- One (1) to three (3) years of progressive and related experience in labour relations, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Fluency in both official languages (French and English) is an asset

**Skills and experience required**:

- A thorough knowledge of the authorities governing employer / employee relations in the federal public service of Canada and other jurisdictions in which institute members are employed
- Experience in the labour relations field, in handling complaints and grievances, interpreting collective agreements and in representing individuals at grievance hearings
- Ability to advise and counsel members on their employment rights
- Strong representational and advocacy skills; demonstrated ability and experience in representing members at grievance hearings and at union management consultation meetings
- Ability to conduct interviews, meetings, information sessions and prepare reports and correspondence

**Technical knowledge and skills**:

- Proficiency with Google or Microsoft Office Suites, video-conferencing technology (e.g. Zoom /

**Compensation Package**:

- Group benefits (Health, Dental)
- Vacation (4 weeks/year) and other generous paid leave

**Note**:
This unionized position is open to all interested parties. Preference will be granted in accordance with the Collective Agreement for the PIREC bargaining unit.

**How to apply**:
Please submit a **cover letter** and **resume. **Customize your cover letter and resume to the qualifications listed on the job ad. Using concrete examples, you must show how you demonstrated the requirements for this job. We rely on the information you provide to us.
- We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted._
- 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._

**Job Types**: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

**Salary**: $87,615.00-$109,519.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Extended health care

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

**Education**:

- Bachelor's Degree (required)

**Experience**:

- labour realtions: 1 year (required)

Work Location: Hybrid re



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