Labour Relations Officer

1 month ago


Edmonton, Canada United Nurses of Alberta Full time

**SKILLS, ABILITY AND TRAINING**
- While the classification of Labour Relations Officer does not require a university degree, formal post-secondary education in one or more of the following areas is desirable: (a) industrial/labour relations; (b) nursing, (c) social sciences [especially economics, political science or law] (d) management studies.
- Skill in negotiating and grievance handling is essential.
- Incumbents must have excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Incumbents must be familiar with Canadian labour law and in particular conversant with the provisions of the relevant Alberta labour legislation. Familiarity with the Health Professions Act and other health-care-related legislation is an asset.

**PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS**
- The incumbent must display tact, maturity, good judgement, and the ability to empathize with people from a variety of social and cultural backgrounds.
- The incumbent must be committed to the principles of trade unionism, and must be familiar with topical issues within the Canadian labour movement.
- The incumbent must be prepared to work irregular hours on an occasional basis and to travel throughout Alberta.
- The incumbent must possess a valid Alberta driver’s license.

**DUTIES**
- Under the general direction of and as assigned by the Manager of Labour Relations, Labour Relations Officers:

- Provide a full range of union services to assigned Locals and their members. In particular, the
- Labour Relations Officer may be assigned any or all of the following:

- Interpret collective agreements with members, locals and Employers;
- Assist locals and members in filing grievances;
- Attend grievance meetings as required at various steps in the grievance procedure;
- Participate in the appointment of nominees to arbitration boards;
- Prepare and present the union's case before arbitration boards as assigned;
- Prepare or assist in the preparation of proposals for collective bargaining;
- Participate in the planning and preparation necessary before the commencement of collective bargaining;
- Act as spokesperson on behalf of locals at the bargaining table;
- Participate in the ratification and/or strike meetings as assigned;
- Assist the local executive in the efficient administration of the local;
- Attend meetings of locals and districts as assigned;
- Prepare and present, or assist in the preparation and presentation of briefs to relevant groups where so assigned.
- Co-ordinate or participate in organizing campaigns.
- Contribute to and participate in the organization and delivery of the union’s education program.
- Contribute material for publication in the United Nurses of Alberta publications.
- Contribute to the planning activities of the union by recommending to the Manager of Labour
- Relations objectives and plans within the assigned area of responsibility.
- Attend assigned committee meetings of the Executive Board Committees as assigned and provide assistance as required.
- May be required to assist in research, preparation of briefs, reports or other projects as assigned.
- May perform other duties as assigned.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $74.22 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

**Benefits**:

- Automobile allowance
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-12-06



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