Organizer (Union) - Temporary Contract

**FCW 1518 is hiring a Temporary Organizer 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 an Organizer, you will report to the Director of Organizing and will be responsible for mobilizing non-unionized workers to form a union with UFCW 1518. You will also work to engage disengaged union members, around specific campaigns, to build a united and engaged union. Here’s what you can expect to dig into in this exciting, hands-on role:
**Key Responsibilities**
- Lead non-union workers through union organizing drives
- Assess and excite workers through individual and group meetings
- Recruit and develop organizing committees and worker leaders
- Follow up promptly on all organizing leads, while also developing new leads
- Research potential targets for organizing
- Obtain signed membership cards and maintain records of campaign progress
- Coordinate and participate in organizing meetings, demonstrations, and rallies
- Collaborate with the Communications Department to develop digital organizing campaigns
- Represent the organization at certification-related hearings
- Coordinate various issue campaigns and projects of the local and coordinate community events throughout the year
- Assist Union Negotiators through first contract negotiations
- Mobile inactive members in disengaged units as needed
- Work closely with the Union Representatives during internal organizing campaigns around contract ratifications and job actions

**Qualifications and Other Requirements**:

- Experience organizing within unions, community organizations or politics
- Some knowledge of the BC Labour Code, or willingness to develop knowledge
- Excellent written, verbal and visual communication skills.
- Self-motivated and able to work independently while maintaining accountability
- Ability to act, prioritize and organize time independently
- Excellent people and interpersonal skills
- A high degree of judgment and confidentiality
- Able and flexible to travel across the province and work irregular hours
- A commitment to social, racial, gender and economic justice
- Valid class 5 driving license
- Fluency in a second language (in particular, Punjabi) is an asset
- Experience using Organizing data management platforms 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: 
Competitive compensation package
- Extended health benefits and dental plan to value the well-being of you and your family.
- Flexible work arrangement with the chance to collaborate with colleagues and work remotely.

**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: $63,500 to $97,500

**UFCW 1518 is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. BIPOC, immigrants, women, and LGBTQ+ people are encouraged to apply.**

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

**Salary**: $63,500.00-$97,500.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed

Ability to commute/relocate:

- New Westminster, BC V3L 1A6: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

- Experience organizing within unions, community organizations or politics?

**Education**:

- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in New Westminster, BC V3L 1A6