Career Opportunities: Negotiator (1673)

PSAC - AFPC; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 118,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

A key public sector organization is seeking a Negotiator to lead bargaining teams. You will represent the organization in negotiation processes and provide advice on collective bargaining. Ideal candidates will have a degree related to labour relations and extensive experience in negotiations. This role offers a competitive salary and benefits including flexible work arrangements and professional development support.

Benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Group benefits including health and dental

Three weeks’ vacation plus additional paid leave

$800 per year recreation allowance

Qualifications

• University graduate in a field related to labour relations or extensive experience.
• Three years of experience negotiating collective agreements.

Responsibilities

• Act as chief spokesperson for PSAC negotiating teams.
• Represent PSAC in dispute resolution processes.
• Provide advice on collective bargaining issues.

Skills

Negotiating skills

Knowledge of labour relations

Bilingual communication

Education

University degree in labour relations or related field

Job description

Branch: Negotiations and Research Branch

Employment Type: Term up to two (2) years

Global Linguistic Level: B2

Salary: $118,245 to $133,145 + $1,798.58 (Bilingual Allowance)

Category of Applicants: Internal; Membership; Public

Closing Date: 12/08/2025

Who are we:

Founded in 1966, the Public Service Alliance of Canada represents 250,000 workers in every province and territory in Canada and in locations around the world. PSAC is headquartered in Ottawa with regional offices across the country. PSAC strives to enhance its members’ quality of life and has been at the forefront of significant and successful campaigns for workplace and human rights. Learn more about our victories.

We will support your mental and physical health with:

• Flexible work arrangements (hybrid employees may have their own dedicated workstations).
• Group benefits (health, dental, life insurance, disability insurance, employee and family assistance), such as $7,500 for mental health professionals, that are 100% paid by the employer. Defined benefit pension plan (50/50 contribution from you and us).
• Three weeks’ vacation to start, plus extra paid leave to support your wellness.
• Generous support for your professional growth and career development.
• $800 per year recreation allowance.

Primary Responsibilities:

Under the direction of the Assistant Director of the Negotiations Section, the Negotiator acts as chief spokesperson and chair of PSAC negotiating teams for bargaining units in the federal public and private sectors, as well as provincial and territorial jurisdictions. This role represents the PSAC in third party dispute resolution processes such as conciliation, arbitration and mediation, in accordance with federal and provincial labour legislation, as well as PSAC's Constitution and Regulations and policies. The negotiator also provides advice and guidance to PSAC collective bargaining committees, elected officers and members on issues related to collective bargaining, including strike strategy and collective agreement interpretation.

What you will bring to the table:

Education/Experience

• University graduate in a field related to labour relations or extensive experience in the field of labour relations.
• Three (3) years of recent experience negotiating collective agreements in the public and/or private sector.

Knowledge

• Comprehensive knowledge of the process and practice of collective bargaining, including negotiating techniques, contract language development, and group dynamics;
• Comprehensive knowledge of advocacy techniques;
• Comprehensive knowledge of the principles and practices of staff relations and pertinent legislation and regulations;
• Knowledge of the organization and structure of the federal public service, agencies and crown corporations;
• Knowledge of PSAC Constitution, Regulations, policies and objectives;
• Understanding of trade union and equity principles;

Abilities

• Second language skills as per the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) level indicated above.

Personal suitability

• Commitment to trade union and equity principles.

What you need to know:

• Second language level indicated above is based on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). Preferred candidates may have their second language skills assessed as part of the hiring process. However, valid federal government SLE results can be used toward this.
• While we appreciate all the candidates’ interest, only those considered in the process will be contacted.
• A full job description is available upon request.

NOTES:

Internal applicants should submit their résumé online through HRMS.

Indeterminate PSAC employees who meet the qualifications of this position can request a transfer in accordance with the relevant collective agreement by submitting an application on or before the closing date. Please upload a cover letter indicating that you are requesting a transfer as well as a resume in your candidate profile (if not previously done) and indicate “Yes” under “Employment Information”.

Employment Equity at PSAC is focused on five groups: women, Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, and the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. If you belong to one or more of these groups, please consider responding to the voluntary employment equity section of the online application.

All individual information collected from this questionnaire will be kept strictly confidential.

In many cases, you may identify in more than one designated group. For example, you may identify yourself as an Indigenous person and a person with a disability and a woman.

False declarations will be taken seriously and may prompt an investigation or further actions, as necessary.

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