Union Representative

4 days ago

Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada Canadian Association of Labour Media Full time
Job Title: Union Representative

SEIU Healthcare is seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Union Representative to join our team. As a Union Representative, you will be responsible for delivering excellent member service and ensuring the effective administration of collective agreements, contact negotiations, grievances, and other matters related to the employment relationship between our members and their employer.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Plan, develop, and execute initiatives to encourage member-driven unit events, actions, and campaigns to resolve unit issues.
  • Coach stewards to lead various meetings and support SEIU Healthcare in early identification and resolution of unit issues.
  • Support organizational political strategies by recruiting member leaders and promoting and participating in political actions and events.
  • Develop and maintain productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders (employers, members, internal departments, OLRB, arbitrators, etc.).
  • Facilitate and coordinate General Membership Meetings, Steward Meetings, Labour Management Meetings, Site Visits, and Departmental Meetings in assigned units.
  • Lead collective bargaining for assigned units while working with the Research Department in accordance with established standards, procedures, and timelines.
  • Manage the grievance process, working toward early resolution in accordance with individual collective agreements and internal processes.
  • Analyze and interpret complex contract and legislative language.
  • Resolve issues within units through interpretation and enforcement of contracts and related legislation.
  • Work in collaboration with administrative support to ensure unit files, unit events, negotiation files, records, reports, and grievance collateral is entered in UnionWare.
  • Facilitate attendance management and return to work meetings in assigned units.
  • Ensure timely submission and preparation of detailed files for interest and rights arbitrations.
  • Ensure required committees in assigned units have SEIU representation.
  • Complete and submit monthly unit status reports and monthly expense reports.
  • Ensure legal and other billing accurately reflects events as they occur and are submitted per policy.
  • Manage and record expenses made during regular business using a company credit card/gas card, in accordance with SEIU financial policies.
  • Other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
  • Minimum of three (3) years labour relations experience, preferably in a labor union environment.
  • Experience negotiating first and renewal collective agreements and administer those agreements through their life cycle.
  • Experience handling and processing grievances through referral to arbitration.
  • Experience in the healthcare sector is an added advantage.
Skills and Competencies:
  • Proficiency in languages other than English is an asset.
  • IT skills is an asset.
  • Working knowledge of relevant legislation (ESA, OHRC, WSIA, OHSA, OLRA).
  • Ability to interpret collective agreement language and apply to specific situations.
  • Ability to negotiate first and renewal collective agreements and administer those agreements through their life cycle.
  • Ability to process grievances through referral to arbitration.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office and UnionWare.
  • Strong interpersonal skills, excellent writing, and verbal skills.
  • Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
  • Strong conflict resolution skills and the ability to deal with tense situations.
  • Self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
  • Time management skills.
  • Building and maintaining trust relationships with all stakeholders.
Other Requirements:
  • This position requires the successful candidate to have a valid driver's license. The successful candidate would have to provide proof that s/he has a valid driver's license upon being hired.
Physical Demands/Working Conditions/Environment:
  • Work long hours, evenings, and weekends. Work hours will vary to meet the needs of the operation.
  • Must be open and available to conduct site visits.
  • Frequent use of telephone.
  • Must be able to lift and transport boxes of various materials to various meetings.
  • Motor vehicle travel for long distances and on a frequent basis.
  • Exposure to medical, healthcare, and office facilities.

SEIU Healthcare is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace culture that values diversity and promotes equity. If you are passionate about labour and social justice, share our values, and want to work toward changing the lives of workers, then a career with SEIU Healthcare is for you.

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