Grievance and Adjudication Officer - Toronto, Canada - Public Service Alliance of Canada

Public Service Alliance of Canada

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Toronto, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Branch:

Representation and Legal Services Branch

Employment Type:

Term up to one (1) year

Position Linguistic Designation:

English

Salary:

$104, $117, rates)

Location:

Toronto Regional Office

Search Area:

Internal; Membership; Public

Closing Date:
03/31/2023

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

Under the direction of the Coordinator, 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;
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;

QUALIFICATIONS:

_Education/Experience_:

_Knowledge_:

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.

_Abilities_:

Ability to research case law, interview witnesses from various backgrounds and impart to others the meaning and effect of the language and construction of statutes, regulations and collective agreements, and 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.

_Personal suitability_:

Understanding and commitment to trade union, equity principles and social activism.

A full job description is available upon request
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NOTES:

The Public Service Alliance of Canada is committed to achieving and maintaining a representative workforce that ensures the full participation and advancement of traditionally under-represented groups.

Applications are encouraged from equity groups including women, racially visible persons, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning, and two-spirit (LGBTQ2+) persons.