Labour Relations/Education Officer
Competition #: 2023-19
Posting date: September 11, 2023
Closing date: September 25, 2023
Duration: Indeterminate
Classification level: 5
Salary: $107,274 - $132,396
Number of positions: 1
Language requirements: Bilingual
Status: Unionized
Position Summary
The Labour Relations / Education Officer provides advice, assistance, information and representation to CAPE members on all matters relating to labour relations, conditions of employment and other related matters in the federal public service and at the Library of Parliament; represents CAPE at Departmental Labour-Management meetings; designs and delivers training modules and knowledge products for CAPE members, stewards and elected officers; contributes to CAPE’s publications and internal reports; provides organizational support to union locals, executives and stewards.
The Labour Relations / Education Officer assists in the design, delivery and success of training programs for CAPE members and for building and engaging a learning community.
This position requires that the incumbent divides their time as follows:
a. 60% is dedicated to Labour Relations work or matters; and
b. 40% is dedicated to Education work or matters.
Requirements
Education and Experience
• University degree or equivalent in a related field.
• 4 to 7 years experience in the administration of collective agreement rights and entitlements and/or in the preparation of collective bargaining positions, preferably within the federal jurisdiction.
• Note: Equivalent combinations of education and/or experience are considered.
Key Responsibilities
• Represents members in formal redress by gathering information, carrying out relevant research, preparing arguments, drafting the wording for formal recourse documents, consulting with outside legal counsel, drafting presentations to be made to either an Employer or before an administrative tribunal, presenting cases, and advising members on options available to them.
• Advocates informally on behalf of members by gathering information, carrying out relevant research, preparing arguments, communicating information to management representatives, gathering information from management representatives, and consulting with outside legal counsel by advising members on options available to them.
• Supports members involved in harassment investigations by accompanying members to investigation meetings and/or mediation, keeping a record of proceedings in writing, consulting with outside legal counsel, and advising members on options available.
• Provides advice, assistance, information and representation to members on all matters related to conditions of work, entitlements and rights in the workplace.
• Works as a member of an integrated team of professionals on Association matters and the provision of information to the Executive Director.
• Reviews management proposals to exclude positions from the bargaining unit on the basis of managerial and confidential responsibilities.
• Reviews new or amended employer and departmental proposals on policies and/or programs; analyses the potential impact of those proposals for CAPE members; and as a member of an integrated team of professionals develops and presents CAPE’s responses to those proposals.
• Keeps abreast of changes in the federal Public Service and of general trends in labour relations.
• Represents CAPE at Departmental Labour-Management meetings, at inter-union forums, and at meetings with the employer of CAPE members.
• Provides organizational support to union locals, executives and stewards, which could include chairing local Annual General Meetings.
• Assists in the development, updating and delivery of training programs and material to CAPE members, Local officers and stewards.
• Assists in the development, implementation and evaluation of innovative and dynamic education programs for CAPE members.
• Assists in the design and delivery of training intended for CAPE’s NEC on a variety of themes related to sound governance of the organization.
• In collaboration with the Education Officer, engages on behalf of CAPE with a network of external stakeholders in matters of knowledge-sharing and learning, including the Joint Learning Program (JLP) and the Canadian Labour Congress (CLC). Manages the JLP for CAPE members.
• Assists in the development and maintenance of the member engagement strategy aimed at building a community of members, a stewards’ network and a community of strong locals that reflect today’s labour movement.
• Proposes innovative events using myriad tools for sharing knowledge in order to create new opportunities for member engagement.
• Contributes to CAPE publications and internal reports.
Other skills and abilities
• Significant knowledge of changing principles of labour relations.
• Significant knowledge of changing labour relations practices, employment matters affecting the general membership.
• Significant knowledge of labour laws, jurisprudence, rules of evidence, and union principles.
• Significant knowledge of principles and practice of mediation and facilitation, as well as knowledge of practices to negotiate settlement of cases.
• Knowledge of methods to carry out research and sources of labour relations information including research databases.
• Knowledge of word processing and training methods and practices.
• Knowledge of operational procedures of CAPE’s National Office.
• Knowledge of CAPE’s Constitution and By-laws, and internal protocols.
• Knowledge of classification systems that are applied to the positions occupied by members of CAPE.
• Knowledge of the collective agreements for which CAPE is responsible.
• Knowledge of the mandates of different organizations of the federal Public Service and of organizational structures of other employers of CAPE members.
• Knowledge of the procedures of different tribunals, including the Federal Public Sector Labour Relations and Employment Board.
• Knowledge of the Public Service Employment Act and Regulations, of the Public Service Labour Relations Act and Regulations, of the Financial Administration Act, of the Parliamentary Employment and Staff Relations Act, of the Superannuation Act, of the Canadian Human Rights Act, of the Canada Labour Code, of the Employment Equity Act, Pay Equity Act, of Treasury Board policies and directives and circulated letters, PSC staffing documents, and all other central agency documents that establish rules and practice for the federal Public Service, as well as knowledge of equivalent management documents used by other employers of CAPE members.
Condition of employment
• Must meet the language requirement of the position
Additional Information
• A variety of assessment tools may be used to assess candidates.
• The Canadian Association of Professional Employees is committed to having a skilled, diversified workforce reflective of Canadian society. Applications are invited from all qualified candidates.
• The Canadian Association of Professional Employees is committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environment. Alternative selection tool methods and/or reasonable accommodation are available upon request.
• Candidates are entitled to participate in the selection process in the official language of their choice.
Applications
Please provide your CV accompanied by a cover letter to: dotation-staffing @acep-cape.ca
