Regional Grievance Officer (Hamilton), Arbitrations Unit

Title: Regional Grievance Officer (Hamilton) (78-01)

Location: Arbitrations Unit, Contract Enforcement Division, OPSEU/SEFPO Hamilton Regional Office, 505 York Blvd, 2nd Floor, Hamilton, ON, L8R 3K4

Reporting to: Supervisor, Arbitrations Unit

Search Type: Open to all OPSEU/SEFPO members

Salary: $2,306.00 to $2,540.00 per week (Range 4 – Pro-Tech)

Working Conditions: As provided in the OPSSU/OPSEU/SEFPO Collective Agreement

Principal Duties
Represents OPSEU/SEFPO and its members as a skilled litigator by preparing and presenting grievance arbitrations before administrative tribunals:

Litigation of grievances in arbitrations before Boards and Arbitrators

Examines witnesses, in chief and in cross-examinations

Prepares evidence, researches and applies case law, and presents arguments on behalf of grievors

Meets with LECs, grievors and management representatives with a view to settling grievances

Negotiates grievance settlements, and drafts settlement documents

Provides advice and representation in the enforcement of settlements

Prepares written submissions for Boards and Arbitrators as required

Guides and instructs outside counsel

Responds to inquiries regarding collective agreement interpretation

Provides advice to OPSEU/SEFPO staff and members concerning grievances, including legal principles and case law, strategy, process and settlements as well as the merits of grievances





Co-ordinates and administrates grievances in the area of responsibility

Performs other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

An undergraduate degree and five years of related work experience with demonstrated advocacy skills (or equivalent combination of education and experience)

Knowledge of labour law, collective agreement language, grievance/arbitration procedures and practices

Research and analytical skills to interpret and apply relevant collective agreements, legislation, and case law

Knowledge of OPSEU/SEFPO organization, structure and policies

Demonstrated commitment to and understanding of the labour movement and social democratic principles

Demonstrated commitment to and understanding of the principles of anti-racism, equity, diversity and inclusion

Intermediate PC skills and knowledge of relevant software packages

Tact and diplomacy skills

OPSEU/SEFPO supports employment equity. Black and Racialized workers, women, Indigenous workers, 2SLGTBQI+ workers, and workers with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For the purpose of statistical data collection, applicants are strongly encouraged to voluntarily self-identify. OPSEU/SEFPO’s diverse workplace also supports Francophone workers and young workers.

A total of 60% or greater in the competition process must be achieved to obtain the position.

Please advise should you require any accommodation to participate in this competition.

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