Grievance & Adjudication Officer, Halifax

Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC)•Halifax, NS

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Under the direction of the Senior Grievance and Adjudication Officer, Representation Section, the position is responsible for representing the PSAC and/or members before various boards or administrative tribunals and arbitrators as well as through mediation or similar processes. This role also involves providing advice and guidance to Component and PSAC officers in the interpretation and application of various legislation and regulations, as well as providing interpretation of the collective agreement and recommending or drafting changes. The position will offer advice, guidance, and assistance in the preparation and presentation of grievances, analyze cases unresolved at the final level of the grievance process, and research and prepare grievance cases for adjudication/arbitration, acting as an advocate for the grievor. Additionally, the role includes negotiating grievance settlements with various employers to obviate the need for a formal hearing.

Requirements

Knowledge and experience in the field of labour relations with progressive responsibility in the application of labour law
Experience in interpreting collective agreements and legal texts
Experience in making representation before administrative tribunals or courts of law
Knowledge of acts and regulations, policies and practices which govern the employer‑employee relationship
Thorough knowledge and understanding of the practices and principles of the labour movement
Ability to research case law
Ability to interview witnesses from various backgrounds
Ability to impart to others the meaning and effect of the language and construction of statutes, regulations and collective agreements
Ability to argue cases before administrative tribunals
Ability to plan, organize and coordinate the preparation of various cases in a dynamic and changing work environment that requires critical analytical and logical thinking to provide solutions to problems
Ability to innovate and take the initiative in the process of grievance resolution
Ability to communicate orally and in writing at a high level in English
Ability to work independently with a minimum of supervision
Ability to understand, influence and serve the membership of a union
Understanding and commitment to trade union, equity principles and social activism

Responsibilities

Representing the PSAC and/or members before various boards or administrative tribunals and arbitrators as well as through mediation or similar processes
Providing advice and guidance to Component and PSAC officers in the interpretation and application of various legislation and regulations
Providing interpretation of the collective agreement, and recommending or drafting changes
Providing advice, guidance and assistance in the preparation and presentation of grievances
Analyzing cases unresolved at the final level of the grievance process
Researching and preparing grievance cases to be presented at adjudication / arbitration and acts as advocate for the grievor
Negotiating grievance settlements with various employers to obviate the need for a formal hearing