Job Summary

The Classification Officer is responsible for ensuring fair, consistent, and defensible application of various job evaluation and classification systems. This role manages reclassification requests, classification appeals, job evaluations, job comparator analysis, and pay plan interpretation. The Classification Officer provides guidance to members and internal staff, and may serve on various joint committees.

DUTIES:

Conduct job evaluations using established job evaluation tools, benchmarks, and rating criteria.

Manage reclassification requests, including intake, documentation review, job audits, interviews, and preparation of written recommendations.

Lead and coordinate classification appeals, including evidence gathering, comparator analysis, briefing notes, and representation of members throughout the appeal process.

Investigate, assess, and represent substantially altered classification grievances, including analysis of job changes, comparator impacts, and alignment with collective agreement provisions.

Analyze job comparators to ensure internal equity, consistency, and defensible classification outcomes.

Interpret and apply pay plans in accordance with collective agreements, negotiated compensation structures, and classification decisions.

Prepare clear, defensible written decisions for job evaluations, reclassifications, substantially altered grievances, and appeals.

Provide guidance to members and staff regarding classification processes, rights, timelines, and appeal options.

Work collaboratively with Labour Relations Officers to integrate classification issues into grievances, negotiations, and workplace resolutions.

Maintain accurate records,



tracking systems, and documentation related to classification outcomes, trends, and systemic issues.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Post‑Secondary education or equivalent combination of training and experience in the areas of job evaluation, compensation analysis, labour relations, or other related field.

Experience working in a unionized or advocacy environment, with a focus on classification, job evaluation, or compensation‑related work.

· Ability to balance and properly manage multiple projects in a highly demanding work environment.

· Strong communication, presentation, interpersonal and multitasking skills.

· Ability to work collaboratively with staff, members, employers and external partners.

· Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality, sensitivity and sound judgement.

· Ability to work evening and weekends where required.

· Ability to travel when required.

The NSGEU is committed to diversity in the workplace, and we encourage applications from candidates from all equity seeking groups. Candidates who identify as being from any equity seeking community are encouraged to voluntarily self-identify in the application process.

We thank all applicants for their interest but wish to advise that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted further. No interviews from outside IAMAW, Local 2797 and NSGEU memberships shall take place until such time as all qualified applicants from the above have been interviewed and no successful candidate found.

Pay: From $110,161.00 per year

Perks:

- Company pension
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- On-site parking
- Paid time off

Work Location: In person

📌 Classification Officer (Dartmouth)
🏢 Nova Scotia Government & General Employees Union
📍 Dartmouth