Employment Relations Officer – Toronto

The Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada (PIPSC), a national union representing over 80,000 professionals and scientists across Canada, is seeking an Employment Relations Officer to join our team at our Ontario Regional office in Toronto, ON. 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.

What can I expect to do in this role?

• Provide labour relations advice and representation to the Institute and its members on a range of workplace matters.
• Manage labour relations cases and represent the Institute and its members in formal and informal processes, including grievances, mediation, arbitration, complaints, and other dispute resolution mechanisms.
• Conduct research and analysis, prepare documentation for proceedings, and provide advice on labour relations issues while supporting member education and steward development.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the Institute to ensure consistent delivery of labour relations services to members.

Major responsibilities:

• Represent and advise the Institute, and support members, groups of members, and stewards in accordance with applicable federal and provincial legislation, collective agreements, policies, directives, and guidelines on a full range of labour relations and employment matters.
• Provide advice and representation to the Institute and its members in formal and informal labour relations processes, including grievances, mediation, arbitration, facilitation, complaints, conflict coaching, and proceedings before third-party tribunals.
• Negotiate agreements and settlements on behalf of the Institute, individual members, or groups of members in relation to a broad range of labour relations matters.
• Conduct appropriate research and prepare documentation, evidence, and briefing materials required for formal proceedings and assigned labour relations cases.
• Develop and deliver presentations, training sessions, tools, and resources to enhance member knowledge, promote effective communication and best practices, and support the development of a knowledgeable steward network.
• Ensure that all relevant member case information and documentation are accurately created, updated, and maintained in the Institute’s data management systems in accordance with established procedures.
• Participate in multi-disciplinary teams assigned to special projects and work collaboratively with employees in other sections.

Knowledge and Experience Requirements:

• Completion of a university degree in industrial/labour relations, in law, or in a related discipline.
• Requires three (3) to five (5) years of progressive and related experience in labour relations or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Fluency in both official languages (French and English) is an asset; English is 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.
• Experience in the labour relations field, in handling complaints and grievances, interpreting collective agreements and in representing individuals before third parties such as arbitration boards.
• Strong representational and advocacy skills; demonstrated ability and experience in representing members at grievance hearings.
• Ability to manage a workload with a lot of autonomy while continuing to collaborate, share expertise and draw on the know-how of colleagues.

Requirement:

• Must be able to travel and possess a valid driver’s licence.

Compensation Package:

• Salary Range: $113,886 to $142,356 (G7)
• Group Benefits: Health, Dental
• Vacation: 4 weeks per year, plus other generous paid leave
• Paid Time Off: December 27th to 31st

Preference will be granted in accordance with the Collective Agreement for the IAM local 907 bargaining unit. We are committed to creating an inclusive, psychologically safe, harassment-free, and accessible work environment, starting from the recruitment process.