Negotiator

Division: Collective Bargaining and Compensation Services

City: Ottawa, ON

Type of position: hybrid

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

Union/Non: IAM local 3011

Competition: 24-07

The Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada, a national union representing some 70,000 professionals and scientists throughout Canada, requires Three (3)Negotiators for its National Office in Ottawa.

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 supervision of the Director, National Labour Relations, the Negotiator is responsible for performing labour relations functions related to collective bargaining.

Primary responsibilities:

• Planning, developing, and implementing negotiation objectives, proposals, strategies, essential services objectives and exclusions and designations proposals with group executives and bargaining committees;
• Representing the Institute as Chief Spokesperson and coordinator at negotiations, conciliation, mediation, arbitration, strike, organization, exclusions and designations, and mobilization activities;
• Facilitating effective functioning of bargaining teams and bargaining processes;
• Providing advice, guidance, information and reports to the Section Head and internal and external clients on topics pertaining to collective bargaining and labour relations;
• Advising on the interpretation and administration of collective agreements and reviewing and analyzing the language for adequacy, restrictiveness and history of complaints;
• Ensuring that collective agreements and arbitral awards are properly executed and implemented;
• Conducting workshops, presentations, and training to constituent bodies as required;
• Preparing and presenting submissions for conciliation and arbitration; and
• Representing the Institute and providing expertise at group executive and other meetings, as required.

Knowledge and Experience Requirements

Education:

• University degree in labour relations or a related discipline

Experience:

• Five (5) to eight (8) years of recent experience as a chief spokesperson, or an equivalent combination of education and related experience

Language requirement:

• Two (2) fluently bilingual in both French and English is required
• One (1) English is required

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, particularly as legislation relates to collective bargaining.
• A thorough understanding of the operations of the Professional Institute as they relate to the provision of collective bargaining and representational services to members.
• Ability to organize, develop, and conduct collective negotiations meetings with the Employer on behalf of Institute Groups.
• Ability to formulate bargaining strategies, including legal action, and provide related advice to bargaining teams and members.
• Ability to develop, prepare, and present Institute briefs to Arbitration and Conciliation boards and grievance adjudicators/arbitrators.
• Ability to interpret Arbitral Awards, and articles and clauses contained in collective agreements.
• Ability to effectively communicate, orally and in writing, to prepare briefs, reports, newsletters, and correspondence on a wide range of subjects related to collective bargaining.
• Ability to liaise with regional officers undertaking negotiation functions.
• Knowledge of sources of pay and benefits data.

Compensation Package

• Salary Range: $104,740 to $130,924 (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 local 3011 bargaining unit.

How to apply

You must apply by email to , by 4:00 pm (Est) February 5, 2024. ID competition # 24-07 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.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $104,740.00-$130,924.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

• Do you have the ability to formulate bargaining strategies, including legal action, and provide related advice to bargaining teams and members?

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree (required)

Experience:

• recent experience as a chief spokesperson: 5 years (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Montréal, QC