Job Description

SEIU Healthcare

is a union of more than 67,000 members who are frontline healthcare workers in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and homecare agencies in communities throughout Ontario. We advocate with our members by launching progressive member driven programs, adapting best practices, and encouraging new and innovative ideas. We strive to create a society where workers are valued and rewarded for their work. As a result, thriving workers have a greater opportunity to participate and lead in building healthy communities. We provide a strong voice through collective bargaining, labour relations, and political action to ensure frontline workers are heard and respected when decisions about healthcare are being made.


We are looking for individuals with a desire to amplify the voice of workers. If you are passionate about labour and social justice, share our values, and want to work toward changing the lives of workers, then a career with SEIU Healthcare is for you!


For more information, visit www.seiuhealthcare.ca.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Reporting to the Director of Bargaining, the Manager of Bargaining is responsible for the operational and managerial oversight of the department. Core duties include the daily management of staff, staff development and growth, supporting bargaining, research and pay equity strategy development and execution.


This role demands a strategic, detail-oriented mindset, with exemplary people skills and the ability to foster outcome-based stakeholder relationships. The Manager of Bargaining will work closely with other departments to ensure a collaborative, organized and seamless bargaining process and campaigns. The role will have a specific focus on supporting the Director of Bargaining, growing and enhancing the bargaining department and supporting staff through mentorship and development.


SEIU is an anti-racist union; this role must lead social justice work associated with the work of the department and staff assigned. This role will be a key stakeholder in working towards economic justice for the members of our union.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Bargaining Strategy Development

+ Formulate and implement innovative and effective bargaining strategies to advance the interests of the union and its members.
+ Conduct comprehensive research and analysis of industry trends, economic factors, and relevant legislation to inform negotiation approaches.
+ Collaborate with stakeholders to identify and prioritize key issues for negotiation.
+ As the key bargaining strategist, ensure our bargaining strategy reflects the demonstrated needs emerging from the Labour Relations Department and Fields teams, the current landscape and possible future threats and opportunities.
+ Utilizing our internal and external resources, forecast the possible changes to our sectors, and incorporate strategic and tactical proposals to address these possible realities.
+ Actively support and lead the bargaining-related aspects of the organizational diversity and equity programs.
+ Continuous bargaining process improvements, leveraging technology, learnings from other unions and entities to ensure our processes are best in class.

Bargaining Process Oversight

+ Direct and oversee all aspects of the bargaining process, ensuring adherence to timelines and legal requirements.
+ Ensure that members are at the centre of the process. Invoke a culture of member-centricity during all aspects of the bargaining process.
+ Coordinates proposal development with the field managers, bargaining representatives, and researchers, providing guidance and support throughout the bargaining cycle.
+ Coordinates bargaining activities with the Manager of Action and Campaigns and the member services team.
+ Foster a collaborative and inclusive bargaining environment to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes.
+ Review, change and innovate all aspects of our bargaining processes.
+ Ensure our processes are documented, consistent, clear and accountability metrics are reviewed and reported.
+ Act as the Chief Negotiator for all central tables.
+ Oversee the finalization of Collective Agreements, ensuring the efficient drafting and distribution of updated collective agreements.
+ Working with the Labour Relations teams, monitor the effective utilization of new or amended collective agreement proposals. Ensure the intent of these proposals is fully utilized.

Collective Agreement Harmonization

+ Work closely with internal departments and external partners to harmonize collective agreements across different sectors and geographical locations.
+ Prioritizes the overall reduction of the number of collective agreements within the organization.
+ Ensure consistency and equity in contract language, benefits, and working conditions for all union members.

Departmental Oversight

+ Lead the Bargaining Department, maintain continuous oversight of the Bargaining representatives, executive assistant, collective agreement coordinators, pay equity specialists, and researchers.
+ Review, analyze and report on the effectiveness of the Bargaining representative position. Make recommendations for change as needed.
+ Foster an environment based on respect, performance, organizational objectives, justice and professional growth.

Communication and Relationship Building

+ Establish and maintain effective communication channels with the member service team, bargaining committees and leadership.
+ Collaborate with Field Teams, LR representatives to strengthen the union's bargaining position.
+ Conduct regular updates and training sessions for members and staff on bargaining-related matters.
+ Provide opportunities for members who have an interest in bargaining to further their skills, knowledge and experience in this discipline.

Pay Equity

+ Working with the pay equity specialist and bargaining representatives, develop and execute our pay equity processes.
+ Through a strategic lens, determine the sectors and units where pay equity processes would yield the most significant impact.
+ Train and support the Bargaining representative to lead pay equity maintenance processes.
+ Working with the Government Relations Director, determine legislative changes that are required to enhance the pay equity process.
+ Develop a financial ROI on pay equity based on arbitration costs and pay equity outcomes.
+ Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

At SEIU Healthcare, we understand that the best people do not always have the same access and opportunities to education, and while post-secondary education is always preferred, we want to make sure nothing stands in the way of finding the right person.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Extensive experience (at least 8 years) in labour relations, bargaining, and contract negotiation, in a leadership capacity. Experience with pay equity and leading pay equity processes.

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES REQUIRED

In-depth knowledge of labour laws, collective bargaining principles, and industry standards. Strong leadership and team management skills. Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills. Ability to analyze complex issues and develop creative solutions. A demonstrated understanding of socioeconomic realities of the working class. A commitment to social justice, understanding the plight of racialized, gendered, and equity-seeking workers. Thorough knowledge of labour laws, regulations, and industry-specific issues

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

This position requires the successful candidate to have a valid driver's license. The successful candidate would have to provide proof that s/he has a valid driver's license upon being hired.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ WORKING CONDITIONS / ENVIRONMENT

Office work may involve prolonged periods of sitting at a workstation and repetitive movements associated with such tasks. Field work may involve extended periods away from home, long hours, and exposure to both physically and mentally demanding environments. Evening and weekend work may be required. Work hours will vary to meet operational needs. Prolonged use of a computer. Frequent use of the telephone. Driving, air travel, cross-border travel, and attendance at off-site meetings. Frequent long-distance travel by motor vehicle. Must be able to lift and transport boxes containing various materials to and from meetings. Exposure to medical, healthcare, and office environments.

APPLICATION

Written applications that detail your qualifications and experience should be submitted on our

career portal

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Please note that the Employer reserves the right to transfer or assign staff anywhere within the SEIU Local 1 Canada jurisdiction.

WHY SEIU HEALTHCARE?

At SEIU Healthcare, you will find a dynamic and inclusive environment where employees are valued and rewarded for their work. Here are a few things that set us apart:

Inclusive workplace culture Excellent health, dental and insurance benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees Generous vacation and sick leave benefits, inclusive supplemental unemployment benefits Fully sponsored employer pension plan Investment in employee growth -- personal and professional development options Working towards a common goal by making a real difference in the lives of people

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

SEIU Healthcare thanks all applicants for their interest. We are committed to diversity in our workplace and encourage applications from all visible minority groups, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities among other self-identified diverse groups. We also provide accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act ('AODA'). If you require accommodation for a disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please notify Human Resources. Please note that only individuals who are selected for interviews will be contacted.