Employment Relations Officer

Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada•Toronto, ON

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada (PIPSC), a national union representing over 80,000 professionals and scientists across Canada, is seeking an Employment Relations Officer to join their team at their Regional Office in Toronto, Ontario. PIPSC/IPFPC is committed to building an inclusive workplace where diversity of thought – and of people – are recognized, valued, and considered essential to achieving their goals and objectives. They are making concerted efforts to foster a workforce that is representative of their diverse membership, striving to create a work environment that is welcoming to everyone regardless of their gender, age, religion, race, ethnicity, and nationality, particularly equity deserving groups. The Employment Relations Officer, under the direction of the Director, Labour Relations Services and the supervision of the Regional Manager, Ontario & Nunavut Region, provides labour relations representation and advice to the organization on Institute-wide matters and to members on matters of individual and collective representation.

Requirements

Completion of a university degree in industrial/labour relations, in law, or in a related discipline.
Three (3) to five (5) years of progressive and related experience in labour relations or an equivalent combination of education and experience
English is required
A thorough knowledge of the authorities governing employer / employee relations in the federal public service of Canada and other jurisdiction in which institute members are employed
Experience in the labour relations field, in handling complaints and grievances, interpreting collective agreements and in representing individuals before third parties such as arbitration boards
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
Experience in adjudication/arbitration hearings and at union management consultation meetings
Ability to conduct interviews, meetings, information sessions and prepare reports and correspondence
Ability to manage a workload with a lot of autonomy while continuing to collaborate, share expertise and draw on the know-how of colleagues
Demonstrated understanding of the union legal framework and commitment to union principles
Must be able to travel and possess a valid driver’s licence

Nice To Haves

Fluency in both French and English is an asset

Responsibilities

Represent and advise the Institute and support members, groups of members, and stewards in accordance with all applicable federal and provincial legislation, collective agreements, policies, directive and guidelines, and employment benefits plans.
Advise and represent the Institute and members in formal and informal labour relations issues and processes including third party tribunals, arbitration, 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 wide 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.
Analyze and research jurisprudence, applicable legislation, employer policies, and collective agreements.
Provide advice, guidance, and information to the Manager and internal and external clients on relevant labour relations topics and sensitive issues.
Conduct appropriate research and prepare all relevant documentation and individuals for formal proceedings on assigned labour relations cases
Provide advice and assistance to members and stewards who represent the Institute on various formal committees.
Participate in the coaching and development of stewards in their roles as representatives and attend meetings when required.
Conduct or assist in training sessions and promote positive communication, information sharing, and best practices to develop and maintain a qualified steward network.
Ensure all relevant member case information is created, updated, and maintained in the Institute’s data management systems.
Contribute to corporate knowledge and communications by providing articles, case summaries, and other related reports with respect to labour relations matters.
Participate in multi-disciplinary teams assigned to special projects and work collaboratively with employees in other sections.
May be requested to undertake other related duties as required