Labour Relations Officer (HLDAA Interest Arbitration Specialist) 9 Month Contract

ONA Jobs; Toronto; On-site; CAD 119,000; Full time

Job summary

A health-care union is seeking a Negotiation Team member to handle interest arbitrations and advocate for member rights. The ideal candidate should have a university degree in Industrial Labour Relations or an LL.B, with 3-5 years of relevant experience in Labour Relations. The role entails coordinating arbitrations and representing the organization in various matters, ensuring the rights of members are upheld.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of Labour Relations experience in a similar role.
• Demonstrated experience in negotiations within an Interest Arbitration environment.
• Full understanding of Employment Standards Act and Ontario Labour Relations Act.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate HLDAA / Interest Arbitrations and prepare presentations.
• Assist with the development of strategic approaches for member representation.
• Represent ONA before the Labour Relations Board on related matters.

Skills

Negotiation

Conflict Resolution

Client Relations

Communication

Advocacy

Education

University degree in Industrial / Labour Relations

LL.B / Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

Location : TBD ON Canada

Type : Contract (9 Months)

Group / Grade : Bargaining Unit / Litigator

Rate : $118242.10 (start)

Date : June 23 2025

The Ontario Nurses Association (ONA) is Canadas largest nurses union. We are powered by our members 68000 nurses and health-care professionals and 18000 nursing student affiliates who provide care in hospitals long-term care public health the community clinics and industry.

Our mission is to defend the rights of and advocate for nurses and health-care professionals who care for the health of Ontarians. We empower members and fight against unfair and unsafe treatment negotiate and enforce our contracts offer benefits and insurance provide tailored education and development opportunities and much more. We confront governments administrations and other policymakers head on to fight for high-quality public health care.

As a member of the Negotiation Team this role acts as an organizational resource and specialist on the Hospital Labour Disputes Arbitration Act (HLDAA) and interest arbitration in the Hospital Long Term Care Homes and Community Sector. This position will be a resource to All Sector Strategic Bargaining Project Team (ASSBPT) ONAs Central Bargaining Project Teams and our Regional Teams.

The incumbent is accountable for guiding and supporting the needs of our members and will ensure the individual and collective rights of members are achieved and maintained.

This is what else you can expect from this dynamic role :

• Coordinates HLDAA / Interest Arbitrations throughout the organization; including the preparation of presentations of such submissions.
• Coordinates and analyzes economic research contract analysis labour market research and Collective Agreement analysis in collaboration with other ONA Labour Relation Officers.
• Assists with the development of strategic approaches to the representation of members in all sectors in conjunction with ONAs Chief Negotiator Senior Directors Labour Relations applicable project teams and within governing policies.
• Acts as an organizational resource to our regional Teams with respect to HLDAA / Interest Arbitration in the Hospital Long Term Care Homes and Community Sectors.
• Acts as an organizational resource to the Long-Term Care Non-Institutional Project Team with respect to issues relating to first agreement arbitration or voluntary interest arbitration as alternatives to strike and lockout.
• Represents ONA before the Labour Relations Board on matters related to unfair labour practices violation of the freeze period and other matters related to collective bargaining.
• Acts as an organizational resource on the development and delivery of education to members and staff on issues relating to HLDAA / Interest Arbitration.
• Draft submissions and position statements to the government and other agencies and participate in the oral presentation of same as necessary.
• Keeps the management staff and members informed on current issues legislative changes trends and developments relating to HLDAA / Interest Arbitration. Provides written reports on areas of activity as required.
• Assists with the development and maintenance of contract analysis data bases as required.

What we are looking for :

As the successful candidate you will bring -

A University degree or diploma in Industrial / Labour Relations or related equivalent education.

A LL.B / Juris Doctor (J.D.) is required.

Three (3) to five (5) years of Labour Relations / Industrial Relations experience representing union members in a similar role.

A Registered Nurse designation is an asset.

Alternative Dispute and Conflict Resolution and / or Advanced Mediation and Workplace Conflict Coaching Certification and / or training is an asset.

Demonstrated experience as a negotiator within an Interest Arbitration environment including brief writing experience.

Demonstrated experience in negotiations and interest arbitration particularly in the Hospital Long Term Care Homes and Community Sectors.

Knowledge of the procedures practices and techniques used in collective bargaining and labour management negotiations.

Full understanding and demonstrated working knowledge of relevant legislation (e.g. Employment Standards Act Ontario Labour Relations Act Human Rights Code etc.).

Experience presenting before administrative tribunals (i.e. Interest Arbitration Rights Arbitration) including brief preparation is an asset.

Demonstrated skills in leadership mentorship and coaching.

Excellent client relations coaching / mentoring communication and advocacy skills

Ability to speak other languages is considered an asset.

The successful candidate must be able to travel possess a valid drivers license and have access to an automobile for business use.

All interested candidates may apply via ONA JOBS by 4 : 30 p.m. on July 8 2025.

The Ontario Nurses Association is committed to employment equity within its staff. Applications are encouraged from equity groups including individuals of Aboriginal descent racialized individuals individuals with disabilities and 2SLGBTQI persons. We also provide accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require accommodation for a disability during any stage of the recruitment process please notify Human Resources at .

Thank you for your interest in joining us. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Required Experience :

Unclear Seniority

Key Skills

Customer Service,CFA,Ethernet,Fiber,Anesthesia

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1