Negotiator : Ontario, Canada

COMMITTED TO EQUALITY IN THE WORKPLACE

Negotiator

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Competition Start Date: September 13, 2017
Competition Number: 2110-0009C-017
Position Title: Negotiator
Branch/Section: Membership Programs Branch/Negotiations Section
Employment Type: Indeterminate
Language: Bilingual (English, French) – Preferred
Classification: Band 12
Salary: $93,493 – $105,229, plus $1,421.49 bilingual allowance, for bilingual applicants (Expired salary)
Group: Unifor 2025
Location: Ottawa

Purpose of Position
Under the direction of the Coordinator of the Negotiations Section, the negotiator acts as chief spokesperson and chair of PSAC negotiating teams for bargaining units in the federal public and private sectors, and in provincial and territorial jurisdictions and represents the PSAC in third party dispute resolution processes such as conciliation, arbitration and mediation, in the context of federal and provincial labour legislation and the PSAC Constitution and Regulations and policies.   The negotiator also provides advice and guidance to PSAC collective bargaining committees, elected officers and members on issues related to collective bargaining, including strike strategy and collective agreement interpretation. 

Qualifications
Education and experience:

• University graduation in a field related to labour relations or extensive experience in the field of labour relations;
• Three years of recent experience negotiating collective agreements in the public and/or private sector.

Knowledge:

• Comprehensive knowledge of the process and practice of collective bargaining, including negotiating techniques, contract language development, and group dynamics;
• Comprehensive knowledge of advocacy techniques;
• Comprehensive knowledge of the principles and practices of staff relations and pertinent legislation and regulations;
• Knowledge of the organization and structure of the federal public service, agencies and crown corporations;
• Knowledge of PSAC Constitution, Regulations, policies and objectives;
• Understanding of trade union and equity principles.

Abilities:

• Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing in English and French.

Personal suitability:

• Commitment to trade union and equity principles.

A detailed job description is available at: http://psacunion.ca/jobs-psac or the attached document.

Area of Search – This competition is open to:

1. Employees of PSAC, Components, and PSAC Holdings Ltd.
2. Members giving PSAC membership number.
3. General Public

Closing Date:
September 29, 2017 at 3:30 p.m. (Eastern time)

How to Apply

• Internal applicants should submit their résumé online through the intranet.
• Indeterminate PSAC employees who meet all the qualifications of this position can request a transfer in accordance to the relevant collective agreement by sending a written request to the Human Resources Section on or before the closing date.
• Members of PSAC should provide their membership number in order to be considered in the membership level of the competition.

To apply online please visit: http://psacunion.ca/jobs-psac. Please submit your résumé stating how your knowledge, skills and abilities relate to the qualifications of the position.

Note
The PSAC is committed to employment equity and is actively seeking to ensure a representative workforce. We encourage applications from members of equity seeking groups.

Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

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