Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

The United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) Local 401 is Alberta's largest private sector union representing 32,000 members working in diverse industries such as retail, food processing, beverage production, hospitality, gaming, healthcare and education. We are part of the 1.3-million-member United Food and Commercial Workers International Union, representing working people across North America.

Our growing local union is currently seeking a 1 year Contract Union Labour Relations Officer, with the opportunity for a permanent role, based out of our Lethbridge Office. A Union Labour Relations Officer should be prepared to travel outside of their home base to service assigned units throughout the province. As well, they must be prepared to lead and mentor Membership Engagement activities (pre-planning, strategic communication, combining strategy and tradition union values, celebrating success).

The applicant must understand, and be committed to, union principles and values. Our values, and our work, may require Union Labour Relations Officers to engage in community events to increase their cultural fluency and improve their representation of our culturally diverse membership.

Applicants must have a valid Class 5 driver's license and a minimum of six (6) years of continuous driving experience, no major convictions, no more than three (3) minor convictions, and no claims/accidents in the last three (3) years. A driver's experience letter may be required. The successful candidate will need to travel, work occasionally on evenings and weekends, with some on call duties.

We offer a competitive compensation package with lots of opportunity for interesting and challenging work.

QUALIFICATIONS

Practical understanding and experience in dealing with: Labour Relations, Human Rights, Workers Compensation, and Health and Safety

Strong emotional intelligence and be able to approach interaction from an interest-based approach.

Possess strong time-management, organization and communication skills, ability to take direction, goal oriented and strong attention to detail.

Applicant must have the ability to work independently, receive advice and feedback from co-workers in other remote locations, and operate efficiently in a satellite office location

Strong written and oral communication skills

Computer literate with proficiency in Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Office products and data base tracking

Ability to deal with confidential and time-sensitive issues in a professional manner

A commitment to union solidarity principles, equity, diversity, and inclusion as described in our Mission Statement https://gounion.ca/your-union/mission/.

ASSETS

Experience with collective bargaining, including conducting proposals, negotiations and ratification meetings, and votes.

A community leader and activism in social justice, diversity, equity and inclusion

College or University degree in political science, labour studies or related field; or

10 years of related experience.

Advanced Microsoft Office Suite skills

Knowledge of ALRB rules and procedures and ALRA

Knowledge of Alberta Employment Standards Code

Knowledge of Alberta Occupational Health and Safety Act

Knowledge of Alberta Human Rights

Alberta's Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act

REMUNERATION

Remuneration and terms and conditions of employment for this position are covered by a Collective Agreement with IAMAW.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract

Pay: $1,180.00-$2,280.00 per week

Benefits:

Company car Company events Company pension Dental care Disability insurance Employee assistance program Extended health care Flexible schedule Life insurance On-site parking Paid time off Vision care Wellness program Work from home
Flexible language requirement:

French not required
Schedule:

Monday to Friday On call Weekends as needed
Education:

Bachelor's Degree (required)
Experience:

Human resources: 10 years (required) Negotiation: 5 years (required) Labour Relations: 10 years (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Lethbridge, AB T1H 5S1

Application deadline: 2025-03-03