Job Description

UFCW 1518 is hiring a Director of Bargaining and Negotiations to join our team.

Join us in the fight for fairness.

About UFCW 1518

At UFCW 1518, we believe that we are stronger together. Everyone deserves safe and respectful working conditions and a healthy community. By continuing to win fights for fairness, organize workers in diverse industries, and support causes that benefit communities, we work together to improve quality of life for all British Columbians.

We are a democratic, member-driven union that is built on a foundation of integrity and respect. We are committed to working hard for our members, fighting for higher wages, better benefits, job security and fair treatment. We also use our voice to speak up on issues that impact our communities, such as implementing a living wage and standing against discrimination.

A Day in the Life

As Director of Bargaining and Services, you will work closely with the Managing Director and will be responsible for guiding your team throughout the collective bargaining process to ensure its timely delivery and completion and management of grievance files. Here\xe2\x80\x99s what you can expect to dig into in this exciting, hands-on role:

Interpret collective agreements with high levels of care and precision

Guide your team through the collective bargaining cycle, stepping in to provide support where you see fit

Manage labour relations and engagement with a variety of employers with professionalism and confidence

Attend arbitrations and fact-finding investigations to ensure all information pertaining to grievance files are collected and documented accurately

Represent and engage with a variety of members, ensuring the employer\xe2\x80\x99s standards and policies are upheld

Oversee and support a team of employees, ensuring they are set up for success and thrive in a positive work culture that you help foster

What You Bring to the Table

Negotiation experience working with unions

Strong familiarity with Labour Relations and Labour Codes

Experience in managing people \xe2\x80\x93 from union representatives to senior staff on your direct team

Clear understanding of labour relations and the different structures and processes that are used throughout the labour board

Thorough understanding of the grievance process

Ability to think outside of the box to find innovative and effective solutions when negotiating contracts

Ability to build a strong, positive work culture with your team

Ability to think strategically and develop actionable plans to achieve goals

Confident with multi-directional management

Your Qualifications

3+ years of negotiation experience or similar role and 2+ years of supervisory experience

Undergraduate degree or equivalent with advanced studies in collective bargaining negotiations, labour law, labour/industrial relations, arbitrations, employment law, and/or human resources

Demonstrated senior-level negotiations experience as a lead negotiator

Demonstrated experience navigating labour board hearings and arbitrations and/or tribunals.

Thorough understanding and knowledge of the BC and Canadian Labour Relations Code, regulations, and other labour legislation

Proficiency in computer literacy and navigating Microsoft Office software, CRMs, and record management

Experience in managing people

Fluency in a second language is an asset

Why UFCW 1518?

UFCW 1518 values our team\xe2\x80\x99s meaningful contributions and unmatched expertise that are integral to achieving our ambitious goals. As a joining member of our team, you can expect:

Competitive compensation package

Extended health benefits and dental plan to value the well-being of you and your family

Car allowance, insurance, and gas card plus salary compensation for any work-related travel costs

Eligibility for our Pension Plan to set you up for happiness and success down the road

Generous paid time off, starting with 15 vacation days, accrued personal time off, and statutory holidays to prioritize work-life balance

Enjoy the flexibility of a hybrid role and feel the invigorating energy of collaborating with colleagues in the office with the chance to work remotely

If this sounds like what you\xe2\x80\x99re looking for in your next opportunity, we want to hear from you!

Apply with your resume and cover letter today.

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