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Employment Relations Officer - Toronto

Internal/External

Vacant position

Division: Labour Relations Services

City: Toronto, ON

Type of position:  Hybrid with office

Job Term: Permanent position, full-time (35 hours per week)

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

Union/Non: IAM Local 907

Competition 25-01

The Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada (PIPSC), a national union representing over 70,000 professionals and scientists across Canada, is seeking an Employment Relations Officer to join our team at our Ontario Regional Office located in Toronto.

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, Ontario Region, the Employment Relations Officers are at the core of the services our Institute provides to its members.  They are strong advocates for our members in their dealings with employers. 

EROs are called upon to advise and represent members in a variety of formal and informal labour relations processes including in grievance hearing and other complaint resolution processes, in mediation, and at arbitration hearings and before various administrative tribunals.

Major responsibilities:

  • EROs negotiate agreements and settlements on a full range of labour relations matters.
  • They research, analyse and interpret jurisprudence, legislation, regulations, employer policies, benefits provisions and collective agreements.  
  • EROs collaborate with their colleagues and other specialists and may be required to provide advice to the organization and to develop Institute positions on Institute-wide or group-wide issues, including in support of the collective bargaining process. They participate in the coaching, training and development of Institute Stewards.
  • EROs may also participate in and represent the Institute on public service wide labour management committees, national working groups and other national, regional and local committees.

Knowledge and Experience Requirements 

Education / Experience: 

  • Completion of a university degree in industrial/labour relations, in law, or in a related discipline.
  • Requires three (3) to five (5) 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:

  • Thorough knowledge of the authorities governing employer/employee relations in the federal public service and other jurisdictions where Institute members are employed
  • Demonstrated knowledge and experience in interpreting and applying relevant legislation
  • Strong representational and advocacy skills
  • A demonstrated ability and experience in representing members at union-management consultation meetings, grievance hearings, and at adjudication and arbitration hearings
  • Experience handling complaints and grievances, interpreting collective agreements and maintaining effective working relationships
  • Ability to counsel members on their employment rights and responsibilities; to conduct interviews, meetings and information sessions; to prepare briefs, arguments, reports and correspondence; and to resolve problems.
  • Ability to manage a caseload with a lot of autonomy while still collaborating, sharing expertise and drawing on the expertise of colleagues
  • Demonstrated understanding of the union legal framework and commitment to union principles  

Competencies sought:

  • Exceptional communication, influencing, creative thinking and relationship building skills
  • Strong organizational skills and demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities
  • Strong interpersonal, collaborative and dispute resolution skills 
  • Works well under pressure
  • Initiative, client focus and results oriented

Compensation Package

  • Salary Range: $108,929 to $136,161 (G7)
  • Group Benefits (Health, Dental, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance) 
  • Defined 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

Applications must be submitted by email to staffingofficer@pipsc.ca, no later than 4:00 pm (Est) January 20, 2025.  Please include Competition #25-01 in the subject line.

Submit a cover letter and resume tailored to the qualifications outlined in the job posting. Your documents should include specific examples that clearly demonstrate how you meet the requirements of this position, as your application will be evaluated based solely on the information provided.

If you require accommodation for a disability during the recruitment process, please contact us with your details. Our Staffing team will respond within 48 hours, and all information related to accommodation requests will be handled confidentially.

We are committed to creating an inclusive, psychologically safe, harassment-free, and accessible work environment, starting from the recruitment process.

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.