Labour Relations Coordinator

**Location: Orillia, Thunder Bay or Sudbury,**ON Canada**

**Type**:Permanent** **Full-**time**

**Group/Grade: Bargaining**Unit/** **Coordinator**

**Grade Rate**:$119,325.32**(start)**

**Date**:January 23, 2025**

The Ontario Nurses’ Association (ONA) is Canada’s largest nurses’ union. We are powered by our members — 68,000 nurses and health-care professionals, and 18,000 nursing student affiliates — who provide care in hospitals, long-term care, public health, the community, clinics and industry.

Our mission is to defend the rights of and advocate for nurses and health-care professionals who care for the health of Ontarians. We empower members and fight against unfair and unsafe treatment, negotiate and enforce our contracts, offer benefits and insurance, provide tailored education and development opportunities and much more. We confront governments, administrations and other policymakers head on to fight for high-quality public health care.

ONA is seeking to hire a **Labour Relations Coordinator** for Region 1. This position will report to the Senior Regional Manager, Contract Administration

**This is what else you can expect from this dynamic role**:

- Provides support and guidance to members and staff in a manner that is consistent with member values, integrity, and professionalism.
- Resolves all member issues in an expedient and satisfactory manner; or escalates as appropriate.
- Negotiates, leads contract administration, supports Bargaining Units and Locals in trusteeship and administration.
- Provides assistance when there are issues of capacity/workload and provides guidance where Bargaining Units have complex labour relations issues in a health-care environment.
- Consults with the Litigation and Negotiations Teams in preparation and presentation for arbitrations and mediation.
- In consultation with our Professional Practice Specialists when required, ensures members receive timely guidance concerning professional practice issues.
- Consults with the appropriate specialist(s) on the Provincial Service Team to ensure members’ rights are defended.
- Provides written reports to Management on areas of activity, as required.
- Participates in the development/review/renewal of staff and leader policy and direction related to contract administration.
- Facilitates staff contract administration orientation and leads assigned contract administration (rights) mediation efforts within assigned Regions.
- Supports onboarding, training, and mentorship of Regional Labour Relations Officers in coordination with the Senior Regional Manager, Contract Administration - Region 1 & LTD Appeals.

**What we are looking for**
- University degree, diploma or certificate in Industrial/Labour Relations.
- A Registered Nurse (RN) is an asset.
- A minimum of five (5) to ten (10) years’ experience in labour relations leading both negotiations and contract administration.
- Alternative Dispute and Conflict Resolution and/or Advanced Mediation and Workplace Conflict Coaching Certification and/or training is an asset.
- Knowledge of the procedures, practices and techniques used in collective bargaining and labour management negotiations.
- Full understanding and demonstrated working knowledge of relevant legislation (e.g. _Employment Standards Act, Ontario Labour Relations Act, Human Rights Code_ etc.).
- Demonstrated skills in leadership, mentorship and coaching.
- Demonstrated advocacy and presentation skills.
- Strong analytical, problem solving and critical thinking skills within a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to speak other languages and/or French bilingual is considered an asset.
- Thank you for your interest in joining us. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted._