Job Description

Branch

: Representation and Legal Services Branch

Section

: Representation - Quebec Region

Employment Type

: Indeterminate

Position Linguistic Designation

: Bilingual (English, French)

Position Global Linguistic Level

: B2

Job Band

: Band 12 CUPE 5841

Salary

: $118,292 - $133,145 + $1,798.57 Bilingual Allowance

Union

: CUPE 5841

Location

: Montreal RO

Search Area

: Internal; Membership; Public

Closing Date

: June 9 , 2025

Who are we?

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Founded in 1966, The Public Service Alliance of Canada is the union that represents over 230,000 workers in every province and territory in Canada and in locations around the world. PSAC is headquartered in Ottawa with regional offices across the country. PSAC strives to enhance its members' quality of life and has been at the front of significant and successful campaigns for workplace and human rights; Learn more about our victories.

We will support your mental and physical health with:

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Flexible work arrangements. Hybrid employees may have own dedicated workstations. Group Benefits (Health, Dental, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Employee and Family Assistance), such as $7,500 for mental health professionals, that are 100% paid by employer. Defined Benefit Pension Plan (50/50 contribution from you and us). Three weeks' vacation to start, plus extra paid leave to support your wellness. Generous support for your professional growth and career development. Recreation allowance of $800 per year.

Primary Responsibilities:

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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 advice and guidance to Component and PSAC officers in the interpretation and application of various legislation and regulations; 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.

What you will bring to the table:

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Education/Experience
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Knowledge and experience in the field of labour relations with progressive responsibility in the application of labour law in the interpreting of collective agreements and legal texts and in making representation before administrative tribunals or courts of law.

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

What you need to know:

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Second language skills as per the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) level indicated above. Federal Government valid SLE results can be used toward this. Preferred candidates may have their second language skills assessed as part of the hiring process. Experience and formal training combined with demonstrated performance and ability may substitute for stipulated academic requirements. While we appreciate all the candidates' interest, only those considered in the process will be contacted. A full job description is available upon request.

NOTES:

Internal applicants should submit their resume online through the internal career site.

Indeterminate PSAC employees who meet all the qualifications of this position can request a transfer in accordance with the relevant collective agreement by uploading a cover letter indicating it is a transfer request, on or before the closing date. Please also upload a resume in your candidate profile (if not previously done) and indicate "

Yes

" under "

Employment Information

", in your candidate profile when requesting a transfer.



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.

The objective of the PSAC's policy on Employment Equity is to achieve equality in the workplace for women, Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, persons with Disabilities, Lesbians, Gays, Bisexuals and 2SLGBTQIA+ community people.

The Employee Self-Identification Questionnaire is an important part of the PSAC's Employment Equity Program. All of the individual information collected from this questionnaire will be kept strictly confidential.

The statistics gathered from this survey will assist the PSAC in obtaining an accurate profile of its current workforce, which will enable us to keep an up-to-date and progressive employment equity plan.

In many cases, you may identify in more than one designated group. For example, you may identify yourself as an Indigenous person and a person with a disability and a woman.

Please contact hractionhr@psac-afpc.com to obtain this questionnaire in an alternate format (i.e. large print) or should you need more information or require assistance in completing this questionnaire.

Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in the selection process. For accommodation needs or to obtain a copy of the documents in alternate format, please email hractionrh@psac-afpc.com.