Role Responsibilities Reporting to the Director, Arbitrations and Disputes, the primary accountability for the Arbitration and Disputes Representative is to represent the Government of Alberta (as Employer) before grievance arbitration boards and other labour and employment administrative tribunals as required.

The successful candidate will: Lead the delivery of labour and employment relations arbitrations and disputes program and services through a shared service delivery model.

Provide strategic advice, direction and support to Employee Relations Services staff dealing with disputes in the workplace and at Levels 1 and 2 of the grievance procedures to ensure labour relations issues are resolved as close to the workplace as possible.

Represent corporate and departmental clients’ interests before quasi-judicial arbitration boards empowered to rule on employee grievances arising from employee discipline and application / administration of the collective agreement that ensures the best case is put forward with respect to the employers’ decisions and practices.

In preparation of,



and as assigned counsel in arbitrations, coordinate case preparation (interview witnesses, gather and analyze evidence, analyze legal precedent research to prepare arguments, etc.) and ensure a positive client department relationship is maintained – even in difficult cases where settlement is best alternative.

Represent the Public Service Commissioner as the Employer, build and maintain robust relationships in partnership with AUPE.

Resolve employer / union issues and employee grievances through negotiation, mediation or alternate dispute methods.

Draft well-researched position papers, policy statements and responses for senior department and government officials that address employee / labour relations issues in a manner sensitive to organizational strategy, direction and needs.

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📌 Arbitrations & Disputes Representative (Edmonton)
🏢 Government of Alberta
📍 Edmonton