Labour Relations Officer - Halifax

internal/external

Vacant position

Division: Labour Relations Services

City: Halifax, NS

Type of position: Hybrid

Job Term: Permanent Full-time (35 hours per week)

Union: IAM local 907

Eligibility: Applicant must either be a Canadian citizen or a resident eligible to work in Canada

Competition: 24-78

The Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada, a national union representing some 70,000 professionals and scientists throughout Canada, requires a Labour Relation Officer for its Atlantic Regional Office located in Halifax.

PIPSC/IPFPC is committed to building an inclusive workplace where diversity of thought – and of people – are recognized, valued, and considered essential to achieving our goals and objectives. We are making concerted efforts to foster a workforce that is representative of our diverse membership. We strive to create a work environment that is welcoming to everyone regardless of their gender, age, religion, race, ethnicity, and nationality, particularly equity deserving groups, such as members of the IBPOC, 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and people living with disabilities.

All qualified candidates will be considered; however, in support of achieving a diversified workforce we encourage applications for this opportunity from candidates belonging to one of the employment equity groups: Indigenous peoples (First Nations, Metis or Inuit), peoples of colour or persons with a disability. Consideration will be given to a qualified candidate who, at the time of application, voluntarily indicates being part of these groups.

What can I expect to do in this role?

Under the direction of the Manager, Atlantic Region, the Labour Relations Officer provides labour relations representation and advice to the organization on Institute-wide matters and to members on matters of individual and collective representation.

The Labour Relation Officer represents and advises the Institute and supports members, groups of members, and stewards in accordance with all applicable federal and provincial legislation, collective agreements, policies, directives and guidelines, and employment benefits plans.

Primary Responsibilities:

Advise and represent the Institute and members in formal and informal labour relations issues and processes including grievances, mediation, facilitation, complaints, and conflict coaching.
Required to develop an institute position with respect to group-wide issues. May participate and represent the Institute on public service labour management committees, national working groups, national, regional, and local committees and other fora.
Negotiate agreements and settlements on behalf of the Institute, individual members, or groups of members on a full range of labour relations matters.
Analyse and research jurisprudence, applicable legislation, employer policies, and collective agreements and prepare all relevant documentation and individuals for grievance and complaint processes on assigned labour relations cases.
Provide advice, guidance, and information to the Manager and internal and external clients on relevant labour relations topics and sensitive issues.

Knowledge and Experience Requirements

Education:

University degree in labour relations or a related discipline

Experience:

One (1) to three (3) years of progressive and related experience in labour relations, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language requirement:

Fluency in both official languages (French and English) is an asset.

Skills and experience required:

A thorough knowledge of the authorities governing employer / employee relations in the federal public service of Canada and other jurisdictions in which institute members are employed
Experience in the labour relations field, in handling complaints and grievances, interpreting collective agreements and in representing individuals at grievance hearings
Ability to advise and counsel members on their employment rights
Strong representational and advocacy skills; demonstrated ability and experience in representing members at grievance hearings and at union management consultation meetings
Ability to conduct interviews, meetings, information sessions and prepare reports and correspondence

Technical knowledge and skills:

Proficiency with Google or Microsoft Office Suites, video-conferencing technology (e.g. Zoom / Google Meet) and messaging applications (e.g. Slack)

Compensation Package:

Salary Range: $96,587 to $120,734 (G6)
Group Benefits (Health, Dental, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance)
Defined Benefits Pension Plan
Vacation (4 weeks/year) and other generous paid leave
Paid time off from December 27th to 31st

Note:

This unionized position is open to all interested parties. Preference will be granted in accordance with the Collective Agreement for the IAM 907 bargaining unit.

How to apply:

You must apply by email to staffingofficer@pipsc.ca, by 4:00 pm (Est) January 17. 2025. ID competition #24-78 in the subject line.

Kindly submit a cover letter and resume that align with the qualifications outlined in the job advertisement. Please ensure that your documents contain specific examples demonstrating how you have met the requirements of this position. We place significant importance on the information you supply in your application.

If you require a disability-related accommodation to facilitate your participation in the recruitment process, we kindly request that you get in touch with us to provide your contact details. Our Staffing team will promptly reach out to you within 48 hours. Please be assured that any information received in connection with accommodation requests will be kept confidential.

We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive, psychologically secure, harassment-free, and accessible work environment, starting with the recruitment process.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Please note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.