OPSEU/SEFPO Staff Vacancy – Associate Administrator, Negotiation Division (2 Positions) – 26.055

Title : Associate Administrator (500-22A & 500-22B)

Work Location : Negotiation Division, OPSEU/SEFPO Head Office, 100 Lesmill Rd, Toronto, ON, M3B 3P8

Reporting to : President of OPSEU/SEFPO

Start Date : To be determined

Search Type : Open to all – staff, members and the community

OPSEU/SEFPO represents approximately 180,000 members across Ontario. They are full-and part-time workers, as diverse a group as you could imagine. OPSEU/SEFPO’s members work for the Ontario government, inside community colleges, for the LCBO, in the health care and education sectors, and they are employed in a wide range of community agencies within the broader public sector.

OPSEU/SEFPO has an incredibly talented, knowledgeable, and dedicated workforce that provides the highest level of support to its diverse membership. We are striving to reflect the communities we serve while fostering a workplace that is diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, equitable, and respectful.

OPSEU/SEFPO is pleased to invite applications for

two (2) permanent Associate Administrator positions.

As this is a senior leadership position, the Associate Administrator is a non-union employee.

OPSEU/SEFPO supports employment equity and encourages applications from racialized individuals, people with disabilities, Indigenous, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions. Candidates must have a demonstrated ability to foster an inclusive union culture and to advance equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessible programs, strategies, and principles.

Role Overview Reporting to the President, the Associate Administrator is a member of the senior leadership team and provides sound advice to Administration while playing a vital leadership role in shaping and executing the strategic goals of OPSEU/SEFPO.





We are looking for an individual who understands that the power of trade unions comes from engaging and supporting members to organize for a better Ontario for workers. The successful candidate will be a creative and thoughtful leader who has experience leading in several of the following areas: collective bargaining, labour relations, member organizing and union education.

Candidates must have a demonstrated ability to foster an inclusive union culture and to advance equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility programs, strategies, and principles.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and develop the staff who are responsible for supporting members in their workplaces and local unions in 21 regional offices across Ontario as staff representatives, and negotiators, as well as supervisors and administrative staff

Provide guidance, assistance, and direction to staff in the negotiation and enforcement of collective agreements, drafting of contract/dispute settlement language, development of bargaining strategy and strike preparation and execution

Develop strategic vision and programs in collaboration with staff and Equity leaders to action OPSEU/SEFPO equity values and goals

Enact the strategic growth plan for organizing new members developed in conjunction with the OPSEU/SEFPO leadership

Provide leadership in the creation of active and inclusive locals through member engagement and organizing initiatives, programs, and member education and training

Work collaboratively within complex, multi-disciplinary teams to advance the goals of OPSEU/SEFPO members

Assist in planning, budgeting, and administering provincial programs to engage members and support front-line staff

Represent OPSEU/SEFPO in joint initiatives with community, labour partners,



and allies

Perform other related duties as assigned

Core Competencies

Proven ability to think strategically, develop a vision and translate strategy and organizational requirements into clear, actionable goals, motivate team performance, and achieve measurable results

Demonstrated capacity to direct and manage a team of professionals

Substantial understanding and demonstrated actioning of equity principles as essential and core values to foster an inclusive union culture

Significant knowledge of the principles of organizing workers for collective change

Current knowledge of policy and legislation and other trends that affect Ontario’s workers

Proven track record of implementing large-scale campaigns, programs and strategic initiatives

Ability to support member development and activism through education

Strong and sound judgement, with an ability to make thoughtful decisions that account for both short-term and long-term impacts

Qualifications While qualifications are significant, we also recognize that lived experience and other experiences that are unique to the individual and are not reflected in formal education or work experience, may render a candidate qualified for the position. If you do not meet the requirements and/or experience thresholds outlined but feel that you have the experience and skills to excel in this position, please apply and share with us why you feel you are the ideal candidate for the position.

Completion of post-secondary education in a field that supports this position

A minimum of 5-7 years of experience in a related position, with experience in complex unionized work environments

A minimum of 2-3 years of senior leadership experience, preferably in a not-for-profit organization

French and/or additional language skills are an asset

Remuneration Annual salary of $182,318.56

a comprehensive fully employer-funded benefits package along with a defined benefit pension plan.

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