Research Officer - Ottawa, Canada - The Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada

The Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada

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Ottawa, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

The Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada, a national union representing some 70,000 professionals and scientists throughout Canada, requires a
Research Officer for its Policy Division at its National Office.

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.

The Position:

Under the supervision of the Director, Policy and Communications, the Research Officer conducts assigned research projects.

Major responsibilities of this position include:

Research policy issues and current affairs affecting the Institute and its members and identify and recommend options for addressing issues. Evaluate the effectiveness of existing policies and programs.
Prepare policy briefs, analyses and presentations and defend and substantiate Institute policy positions.
Develop supportive research to substantiate Public Relations/Communications/ Government Relations programs. Interact with governmental and parliamentary bodies and parties.
Conduct research related to compensation practices, job evaluation, conditions of employment, and professional issues and present analyses and reports to internal and external clients.
Conduct collective bargaining and issue surveys and present survey findings to internal and external clients.
Prepare pay proposals and advise Negotiators and bargaining teams on the impact.
May participate in and represent the Institute in national events/conferences/fora dealing with labour relations, compensation, and public policy as well as on interunion, interorganizational, and/or Parliamentary Committees.
Research, and prepare documentation for internal and external clients on jurisprudence and arguments to defend individual and collective rights and policy issues.
Track, research, and analyze policy developments, developments in stakeholder organizations, and current events.
Act as staff resource to Institute Committees and other internal and external clients as assigned.
Contribute to corporate knowledge and communications by providing articles and other related reports. Prepare presentations and articles for publications in Institute newsletters/communiqués and Website.
Participate in multidisciplinary teams assigned to special projects and work collaboratively with employees in other sections.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

A thorough knowledge of the authorities governing employer / employee relations in the federal public service of Canada and other jurisdiction in which institute members are employed.
Knowledge of public affairs and policy development in the context of the government of Canada
Knowledge of the Professional Institute's organization and structure
Good knowledge and understanding of benefits, compensation practices, job evaluation systems, and their implementation in both private and public sectors
Ability to conduct research projects, utilizing standard research methods including survey design, statistical analysis, and literature review in the investigation of public sector labour relations and policy issues
Ability to analyze and evaluate compensation and benefits data using standard statistical techniques and to prepare and present interpretation of such in negotiations and before third parties
Ability to analyze and evaluate legislation, regulatory documents, and policy statements; and to research and develop supporting materials for PIPSC policy statements/initiatives
Ability to adapt to a changing work environment.
Computer skills and experience with word processing and communication tools and SPSS

Qualifications:

Completed a university degree or equivalent in industrial relations, public administration, economics, or a related discipline.
Three (3) to five (5) years' experience in research, compensation, policy analysis and labour relations issues, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Requirements:

Proficiency in both official languages (English and French / written and oral) an asset.

Salary and Benefits:

Permanent, fulltime position (35 hours per week)
Salary range: $77,691 to $97,115 (G5)
Group Benefits (Health, Dental, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance)
Pension Plan
Vacation (4 weeks/year) and other generous paid leave

Applications:

Please submit a
cover letter and
resume, making reference to competition
23/10, highlighting why you are a good fit for this position, and submit by
4:00 p.m., February 3, 2023.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted._
We are committed to providing an inclusive, psychologically safe, harassmentfree, and barrierfree work environment, starting with the hiring proc