Director, Bargaining and Services

6 months ago


New Westminster, Canada UFCW1518 Full time

**UFCW 1518 is hiring a Director of Bargaining and Negotiations to join our team.**

**Join us in the fight for fairness.**

**About UFCW 1518**

At UFCW 1518, we believe that we are stronger together. Everyone deserves safe and respectful working conditions and a healthy community. By continuing to win fights for fairness, organize workers in diverse industries, and support causes that benefit communities, we work together to improve quality of life for all British Columbians.

We are a democratic, member-driven union that is built on a foundation of integrity and respect. We are committed to working hard for our members, fighting for higher wages, better benefits, job security and fair treatment. We also use our voice to speak up on issues that impact our communities, such as implementing a living wage and standing against discrimination.

**A Day in the Life**

As Director of Bargaining and Services, you will work closely with the Managing Director and will be responsible for guiding your team throughout the collective bargaining process to ensure its timely delivery and completion and management of grievance files. Here’s what you can expect to dig into in this exciting, hands-on role:

- Interpret collective agreements with high levels of care and precision
- Guide your team through the collective bargaining cycle, stepping in to provide support where you see fit
- Manage labour relations and engagement with a variety of employers with professionalism and confidence
- Attend arbitrations and fact-finding investigations to ensure all information pertaining to grievance files are collected and documented accurately
- Represent and engage with a variety of members, ensuring the employer’s standards and policies are upheld
- Oversee and support a team of employees, ensuring they are set up for success and thrive in a positive work culture that you help foster

**What You Bring to the Table**
- Negotiation experience working with unions
- Strong familiarity with Labour Relations and Labour Codes
- Experience in managing people - from union representatives to senior staff on your direct team
- Clear understanding of labour relations and the different structures and processes that are used throughout the labour board
- Thorough understanding of the grievance process
- Ability to think outside of the box to find innovative and effective solutions when negotiating contracts
- Ability to build a strong, positive work culture with your team
- Ability to think strategically and develop actionable plans to achieve goals
- Confident with multi-directional management

**Your Qualifications**
- 3+ years of negotiation experience or similar role and 2+ years of supervisory experience
- Undergraduate degree or equivalent with advanced studies in collective bargaining negotiations, labour law, labour/industrial relations, arbitrations, employment law, and/or human resources
- Demonstrated senior-level negotiations experience as a lead negotiator
- Demonstrated experience navigating labour board hearings and arbitrations and/or tribunals.
- Thorough understanding and knowledge of the BC and Canadian Labour Relations Code, regulations, and other labour legislation
- Proficiency in computer literacy and navigating Microsoft Office software, CRMs, and record management
- Experience in managing people
- Fluency in a second language is an asset

**Why UFCW 1518?**

UFCW 1518 values our team’s meaningful contributions and unmatched expertise that are integral to achieving our ambitious goals. As a joining member of our team, you can expect:
**Compensation**:
At UFCW 1518, we believe in attracting top talent and rewarding them generously. Our compensation package is designed to reflect your skills, experience, and the value you bring to our organization.

Compensation Range (including guaranteed allowances):

- $118,200 to $125,200, plus vehicle allowance.

In addition to your salary and allowances, you will be eligible to participate in UFCW 1518’s benefits package. This includes:

- Short-term and long-term disability
- Group life Insurance
- Optional group pension plan
- 5 weeks paid vacation
- 6 paid sick days
- 26 paid accrued time off days
- Enjoy the flexibility of a hybrid role and feel the invigorating energy of collaborating with colleagues in the office with the chance to work remotely

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

**Salary**: $118,200.00-$125,200.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- Paid time off

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday

**Education**:

- Bachelor's Degree (required)

**Experience**:

- Bargaining and Negotiation: 3 years (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in New Westminster, BC



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