Labour Relations Officer - Regina
Fulltime term up to twelve (12) months Regina, Saskatchewan
Posting: #2023-10 Internal/External Job Posting
Posting Date: March 31, 2023 Closing Date: April 13, 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\xe2\x80\x99 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\xe2\x80\x99LL DO Responsible for negotiating collective bargaining agreements for one or more bargaining units, Labour Relations Officers (LRO\xe2\x80\x99s) 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
Candidates will have the following qualifications:

• Completed or have an equivalent combination of a post-secondary 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\xe2\x80\x99s 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.

Candidates will have the following primary duties and the knowledge, skills and abilities to complete 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;

A component of the National Union of Public and General Employees and affiliated with the Saskatchewan Federation of Labour and the Canadian Labour Congress March 31, 2023

• 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 problem-solving 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% employer-contributed 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 term position is designated as field staff and work 144 hours in a four-week averaging period during SGEU\xe2\x80\x99s 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
We value respect, learning, co-operation, dignity, equality, justice and diversity. SGEU is actively engaged in creating a workplace that is as diverse as the membership we serve and encourages applications from designated groups. HOW TO APPLY:
If this role and SGEU sounds like an exciting fit for you, we invite you to apply! Candidates must be eligible to work in Canada. Any required work permits/visas or other authorizations which may be required is the sole responsibility of the candidates applying for this position. Candidates are asked to provide a cover letter and r\xc3\xa9sum\xc3\xa9 detailing your specific experience as it relates to competition
#2023-10 to recruitment@sgeu.org Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. USW Local 9841 qualified candidates will be given first consideration. Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months Salary: $41.36-$48.70 per hour Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Flexible schedule
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Regina, SK S4X 2X4: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person Application deadline: 2023-04-13