Labour Consultant

4 weeks ago


Calgary, Canada Graduate Labour Union Full time

Position: GLU Labour Consultant

**Purpose of Position**

This position will provide support and representation directly to the Graduate Labour Union (GLU). The Labour Consultant will work directly with the GLU executive to build the union and foster member solidarity by delivering union services and programs to GLU members.

**Qualifications**

**Education and Experience**
- 3+ years in a trade union leadership, representative, or support position.
- experience handling grievances, preparing cases for arbitration, supporting collective bargaining, and negotiating settlements.
- significant experience in the labour and/or social justice movement.
- experience working with graduate students, particularly international students.
- experience developing collective agreement and policy language.
- a graduate degree at an accredited post-secondary institution.

**Knowledge**
- working knowledge of the Alberta Post-Secondary Learning Act, Alberta Labour Relations Code, and familiarity with other legislations that involve the academic employment of graduate students.
- knowledge of union and social issues
- knowledge of the political and operational structure of the GLU
- familiarity with basic computer technology

**Abilities**
- ability to analyze, apply, explain, and interpret collective agreements, employment legislation, and employer policies and directives.
- ability to inspire, motivate, and organize groups to achieve collective goals and objectives.
- ability to design and facilitate union education courses and materials.
- ability to communicate orally and in writing to English with workers in a variety of backgrounds.
- ability to communicate formally in writing, and support membership communications and social media.
- ability to create and bring strategic plans to fruition.
- problem-solving and conflict resolution skills, teamwork and leadership are required under circumstances that are often stressful and politically sensitive.

**Personal suitability**
- committed to union principles and social justice
- high degree of self-motivation and initiative
- good judgment

This is a temporary contract position with an expectation of 10-20 hours of work per week, depending on the needs of the union and the skillset of the Labour Consultant. The work is generally expected to be completed at the GLU office during regular business hours.

**Job Types**: Part-time, Casual

Pay: $40.00-$60.00 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 20 per week

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Vision care

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-11-17
Expected start date: 2024-11-20



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