Job Posting: Union Representative

Job Posting: Union Representative

October 7, 2014



Applications are herewith invited for:
Position: Union Representative 2 (Full-time regular)
Salary: $3127.69 bi-weekly
A condition of employment is to supply your own vehicle, in accordance with the USW 2009 collective agreement.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities/Critical Tasks:

The following are key operational duties, but are not limited to these functions:

  • Acts as spokesperson at negotiations for a number of different certifications that the union holds and works with elected bargaining committees to research and develop bargaining proposals.
  • Researches, argues and presents stage II & III grievances, arbitration cases and cases at Labour Board hearings and other labour relations duties.
  • Interprets, administers and enforces collective agreements.
  • Researches and takes forward job evaluation appeals.
  • Researches and takes forward WCB appeals.
  • Maintains good relationship with local officers and members in assigned areas.  The assignment will include working with MoveUP’s executive board members, councillors and stewards.
  • Establish contacts with unorganized office and professional groups and independent unions, especially in the private sector, who wish to affiliate with the MoveUP.
  • Develops and works with employee committees within these units to campaign for certification by canvassing employees at home and away from the workplace about union membership. 
  • Other duties as required.

Qualifications:

  • Extensive previous union representative/spokesperson experience essential, as well as experience in researching, presenting and arguing grievances up to and including arbitration. Job evaluation experience and experience working with other unions/labour organizations would be an asset. 
  • Proven track record at the bargaining table, and be immediately able to assume the above duties.
  • College or university degree/diploma in labour economics, labour relations, personnel administration, commerce, or related social sciences or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
  • Good time management, scheduling and organizational skills.
  • Be able to multi-task with a strong attention to detail
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Excellent interpersonal communication skills that is clearly evident both in person and over the phone
  • Have demonstrated ability to be proactive and self-starting and work in a team based environment 
  • Ability to take direction and work under pressure
  • Demonstrated interest and/or participation in trade union activities essential

This is an opportunity to work with highly motivated colleagues in a creative and vibrant office environment.  We offer a competitive salary, and excellent benefits.

If you are interested in this rewarding opportunity and to become part of the MoveUP team, please send your application directly to Karen Caston, executive assistant to the president at kcaston@moveuptogether.ca by October 21, 2014. 

We thank all applicants for their interest.  Due to the large volume of applications we receive, only those shortlisted will be contacted for an interview. 

Ram Atwal
Human Resources Manager