Labour Relations Officer - Toronto, Canada - Ontario Nurses' Association

Ontario Nurses' Association

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Toronto, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Location:
TBD - Based on office space

Type:
Contract (12 Months)

Group/Grade:
Bargaining Unit/Officer Grade

Rate:
$100, start)

Date:
April 25, 2023

Founded in 1973, the Ontario Nurses' Association (ONA) is a leading health-care union representing more than 68,000 registered nurses and health-care professionals and 18,000 nursing student affiliates working in Ontario hospitals, long-term care facilities, public health, community, clinics and industry.

ONA is committed to the advancement of the social, economic and general welfare of its members providing labour relations services that include representation of members to ensure their rights under the collective agreement are protected and negotiating the best possible terms and conditions of employment.

ONA advocates for the highest standards of health care for all Ontarians.

Looking to the future, ONA will continue to provide proactive strategies to raise the awareness of the value (including economic and patient benefits) of RNs with all stakeholders.

As a member of the Negotiation Team, and working within the boundaries of the ONAs governing and administrative policies, the organizational vision and strategic outcomes, this role acts as an organizational resource and specialist on the Hospital Labour Disputes Arbitration Act (HLDAA) and interest arbitration in the Hospital, Long Term Care Homes and Community Sector.

This position will be a resource to All Sector Strategic Bargaining Project Team (ASSBPT), ONA's Central Bargaining Project Teams and our Regional Teams.

The incumbent is accountable for guiding and supporting the needs of our members and will ensure the individual and collective rights of members are achieved and maintained.

This is what else you can expect from this dynamic role:

Coordinates HLDAA/Interest Arbitrations throughout the organization; including the preparation of presentations of such submissions.
Coordinates and analyzes economic research, contract analysis, labour market research and Collective Agreement analysis in collaboration with other ONA Labour Relation Officers.
Assists with the development of strategic approaches to the representation of members in all sectors in conjunction with ONA's Chief Negotiator, Senior Directors, Labour Relations, applicable project teams and within governing policies.
Acts as an organizational resource to our regional Teams with respect to HLDAA/Interest Arbitration in the Hospital, Long Term Care Homes and Community Sectors.
Acts as an organizational resource to the Long-Term Care Non-Institutional Project Team with respect to issues relating to first agreement arbitration or voluntary interest arbitration, as alternatives to strike and lockout.
Represents ONA before the Labour Relations Board on matters related to unfair labour practices, violation of the freeze period and other matters related to collective bargaining.
Acts as an organizational resource on the development and delivery of education to members and staff on issues relating to HLDAA/Interest Arbitration.
Draft submissions and position statements to the government and other agencies, and participate in the oral presentation of same, as necessary.
Keeps the management, staff and members informed on current issues, legislative changes, trends and developments relating to HLDAA/Interest Arbitration. Provides written reports on areas of activity, as required.
Assists with the development and maintenance of contract analysis data bases as required.

What we are looking for:

A University degree or diploma in Industrial/Labour Relations or related equivalent education.
A LL.B/Juris Doctor (J.D.) is an asset
Three (3) to five (5) years of Labour Relations/Industrial Relations experience
A Registered Nurse designation is an asset.
Alternative Dispute and Conflict Resolution and/or Advanced Mediation and Workplace Conflict Coaching Certification and/or training is an asset.
Demonstrated experience as a negotiator within an Interest Arbitration environment including brief writing experience.
Demonstrated experience in negotiations and interest arbitration particularly in the Hospital, Long Term Care Homes and Community Sectors.
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.).
Experience presenting before administrative tribunals (i.e., Interest Arbitration, Rights Arbitration), including brief preparation is an asset.
Demonstrated skills in leadership, mentorship and coaching.
Excellent client relations, coaching/mentoring, communication and advocacy skills
Ability to speak other languages is considered an asset.
The Ontario Nurses' Association is committed to employment and pay equity within its staff. A