25-26: Membership Services Officer - Temporary Relief

AUPE; Alberta; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector union is seeking a Membership Services Officer to provide vital labour relations services, handle grievances, and support negotiations. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree, strong communication skills, and at least two years of experience in union settings. Join a diverse and inclusive team making a difference in Alberta’s public services.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years experience in a Union setting preferred.
• Strong background in labour relations.
• Valid driver’s licence required.

Responsibilities

• Advise on members’ rights in Collective Agreements.
• Monitor and enforce Occupational Health & Safety standards.
• Assist Local/Chapter Officers and members.

Skills

Labour legislation knowledge

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership qualities

Self-motivation

Judgment

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Economics, Political Science

Job description

Overview

AUPE is expanding its inventory of qualified candidates to fill short and long-term Membership Services Officer temporary relief positions that may arise, with an initial work assignment across the province, within the Labour Relations department.

Summary of Duties

The Membership Services Officer position is a responsible position where Labour Relations assignments are performed in areas identified by AUPE. The focus includes, but is not limited to, providing labour relations services to existing members (i.e. grievance handling, contract interpretation, Local/Chapter administration), presenting AUPE sponsored education courses to the membership and assisting in collective bargaining as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Economics, Political Science or a related field would be an asset.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated working knowledge and understanding of labour legislation and Collective Agreements.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate with and relate to staff, membership, media, the public and outside organizations.
• Demonstrated organizational, writing, research, communication and interpersonal skills and leadership qualities.
• Ability to deal effectively with co-workers, members and others under stressful conditions.
• Ability to work against specific deadlines and be able to work well under pressure.
• Ability to exercise tact and judgment.
• Ability to display the attributes of self-motivation and individual initiative.
• Having background knowledge of the labour movement in general, and AUPE in particular, is an asset.
• Must possess a valid driver’s licence.

Experience

• Previous: At least two (2) years of previous experience is needed, preferably in a Union setting.
• On the Job: Nine (9) months on the job to become familiar with the filing system, database, computer systems, related programs/software, and AUPE policies and procedures.

Key Activities

• Membership Servicing
  • Monitor, advise on and enforce members’ rights and entitlements contained in various Collective Agreements.
  • Monitor, advise on and enforce members’ rights and entitlements on WCB, Return to Work, Duty to Accommodate, Occupational Health & Safety and other employee related issues.
  • Assist and advise Local/Chapter Officers in carrying out their duties.
  • Assist in the development and delivery of AUPE services for the membership.
  • Assist Locals/Chapters and members, as required, in a variety of areas.
• Membership Education
  • Assist in the presentation of courses sponsored by the Union.
• Negotiations
  • Assist Union Representatives assigned to Negotiations in Collective Bargaining, when assigned to do so.

The salary and benefits are as per the Collective Agreement between AUPE and AULReP.

About AUPE

AUPE is the largest public sector union in Alberta and represents approximately 103,200 jobs across the province in four sectors including: healthcare, education, government services, and agencies, boards and commissions. AUPE represents roughly:

• 20,800 direct employees of the Alberta provincial government;
• 68,400 health care employees at public, private, and not-for-profit health care providers, this includes auxiliary nursing care employees and the general support services employees of Alberta;
• 10,800 in the education sector, who work in support roles at fifteen post-secondary institutions and three school boards across Alberta; and
• 3,200 boards, agencies, and commissions employees who work for a variety of mostly public sector employers like municipal governments.

AUPE is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We strive to provide a supportive and respectful environment, free of bias, where each employee feels valued. Together our opinions, strengths, experiences, and diverse backgrounds ensure full and equal participation for all in our community.

How to apply

If interested, please submit your cover letter and resume. This competition will remain open until suitable candidates are found.