Labour Relations Officer - Regina, Canada - Saskatchewan Government and General Employees Union

Saskatchewan Government and General Employees Union

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Regina, Canada

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Labour Relations Officer - Regina
Permanent Fulltime Position

Regina, Saskatchewan

Posting:
#2023-06

Internal/external Job Posting

Posting Date:
February 15, 2023

Closing Date:
March 1, 2023, by 5:00 pm

Pay Band 12 ($41.36 to $48.70 per hour) plus interim wage adjustment

Are you a passionate advocate? Dedicated to creating impact?

Stand for fair, just, and safe Saskatchewan workplaces?

YOU BELONG HERE
The Saskatchewan Government and General Employees' Union (SGEU) has a rich 100-year history as a made-in-Saskatchewan labour partner. We are a membership driven union that advocates for healthy productive work environments and inclusive representation.

WHAT YOU'LL DO
Responsible for negotiating collective bargaining agreements for one or more bargaining units, Labour

Relations Officers (LRO's) provide advice and technical assistance to members and their elected representatives, resolve disputes using a variety of methods as well as enforce the provisions of collective agreements.

WHO YOU ARE

Completed or have an equivalent combination of a postsecondary education in social services, industrial relations or human resources, combined with extensive experience as an advocate and/or elected leader;
Thorough understanding of a union's legal framework and environment, including statutes such as
The Saskatchewan Employment Act _and _The Saskatchewan Human Rights Code_;
Experience working in an automated office environment using most features of Microsoft Office

365 such as: Word, Excel, Power point, Outlook and TEAMS;

Technical experience guiding collective bargaining, interpreting collective agreement language, researching, presenting, problem solving and leading dispute resolution processes such as: grievances, conciliation, mediation;
Proven track record establishing and maintaining functional relationships with internal and external stakeholders; and
Excellent written and oral communication skills, typically demonstrated by preparing member

- employer communication, grievance file documentation, facilitating workshops and oral arguments.

- them:_

Demonstrated experience providing collective agreement interpretation and a variety of legal statues and human resources issues;
Ability to evaluate collective agreements and provide strategic advice to elected Union leadership;
Comprehensive understanding of arbitration and Labour Relations Board processes;
Demonstrated record of contract interpretation, grievance resolution, drafting language for agreements;

Knowledge of and experience providing support to members on: LTD, OHS, WCB or protected benefits or leaves, and ensuring our members physical and psychological safety comes first in their workplaces;

Proven experience researching and problemsolving complex workplace issues to support member needs;
Demonstrated experience analyzing legislation, policies, collective agreements and labour movement trends;
Experience advocating while exercising sound judgment and decision making;
Ability to work independently, plan and organize multiple responsibilities and projects to meet deadlines; and
Ability to facilitate and instruct at labour schools and other training and/or policy events sponsored by the Union and the labour movement.

OUR WORKPLACE

SGEU is a fun and collaborative work environment dedicated to excellence in membership services and fostering a strong organizational culture of teamwork, professionalism, and accountability.

SGEU has offices in Regina, Saskatoon and Prince Albert, where our passionate staff provide a wide range of services to over 20,000 members across Saskatchewan.

OUR BENEFITS

Competitive salaries
9% employercontributed pension plan:
Earned days off LTD coverage
Dental care benefits
Continued education and professional:
Vision care benefits development
Extended health care benefits Labour Relations Officers are eligible for

- $500/year, Health Spending Account an interim LRO wage adjustment

HOURS OF WORK & TRAVEL
Headquartered in Regina, SK, this position is designated as field staff and work 144 hours in a four
- week averaging period during SGEU's hours of operation 8:00 am-5:00 pm. Labour Relations Officers may be required to travel throughout Saskatchewan, including some overnight stays, based on portfolio.

OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY

HOW TO APPLY:

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

Salary:
$41.36-$48.70 per hour

Benefits: