Labour Relations Officer - Servicing

Ontario Nurses' Association•Toronto, ON

8h•Onsite

About The Position

The Ontario Nurses’ Association (ONA) is Canada’s largest nurses’ union, representing 68,000 nurses and health-care professionals, and 18,000 nursing student affiliates. ONA's mission is to defend the rights of and advocate for nurses and health-care professionals, empower members, fight against unfair and unsafe treatment, negotiate and enforce contracts, offer benefits and insurance, provide tailored education and development opportunities, and confront governments and administrations to fight for high-quality public health care. ONA is seeking to hire a Labour Relations Officer (Servicing) for its Toronto office. This position reports to the Regional Manager, Contract Administration- Region 3/Negotiations Lead. The successful candidate will be responsible for guiding and supporting members' needs and ensuring the individual and collective rights of members are achieved and maintained.

Requirements

University degree, diploma or certificate in Industrial/Labour Relations or related equivalent education.
Three (3) to five (5) years of labour relations experience representing union members in a similar role.
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.
Excellent client relations, communication and advocacy skills.
Ability to travel.
Possess a valid driver’s license.
Access to an automobile for business use.

Nice To Haves

A Registered Nurse (RN) is an asset.
Alternative Dispute and Conflict Resolution and/or Advanced Mediation and Workplace Conflict Coaching Certification and/or training is an asset.
Ability to speak other languages and/or French bilingual is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

Support Bargaining Units and Locals in trusteeship with negotiations, contract administration, and health & safety.
Provide assistance with issues of capacity/workload or complex labour relations issues in a health-care environment.
Consult with the Litigation and Negotiations Teams in preparation and presentation for arbitrations.
Ensure members receive timely guidance concerning professional practice issues in partnership with the Professional Practice Specialist.