Labour Relations Officer - Member Education

ONA Jobs; Timmins; On-site; CAD 112,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare association located in Timmins, Ontario, is seeking a Labour Relations Officer. The successful candidate will develop and implement educational programs that align with the organization's goals and meet member needs. Candidates should have a degree as a Registered Health Professional, experience in educational program development, and excellent communication skills. This is a full-time, permanent position, with responsibilities that include designing curricula and delivering workshops.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of experience in educational program development.
• Experience in designing and facilitating organizational initiatives.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and basic database knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Design and update course curricula and educational programs.
• Plan and evaluate learning sessions and workshops.
• Collaborate to develop communication frameworks.

Skills

Needs-based educational program development

Organizational initiative management

Oral and written communication

Microsoft Office proficiency

Bilingual in English/French

Education

Degree or diploma as a Registered Health Professional

Post-secondary in Adult Education

Certificate in Project Management

Job description

Location : Timmins ON

Type : Permanent Full-time

Group / Grade : Bargaining Unit / Officer

Grade Rate : $111,335.63 (start)

Date : August 13, 2025

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

ONA is seeking to hire a Labour Relations Officer for our Member Education Team (MET). Reporting to the Senior Manager of Member Education / Anti-Racism and Anti-Oppression, the successful candidate will be responsible for designing, delivering, monitoring, and evaluating provincial education initiatives that align with organizational and membership policies, the membership strategic plan, and meet ONA members' needs.

Key responsibilities include:

• Designing, assessing, and updating course curricula and educational programs in compliance with strategic plans and standards.
• Planning, delivering, and evaluating learning sessions, workshops, and presentations to meet learning objectives.
• Collaborating to develop communication frameworks for informing members and staff about scheduled workshops.
• Creating evaluation processes with feedback loops for service teams and members.
• Identifying skill, knowledge, and resource gaps.
• Assessing risks and opportunities related to meeting strategic priorities and goals.
• Modifying learning plans based on feedback and current best practices.
• Partnering with other teams to support their needs and develop relevant content using subject matter experts.
• Developing, evaluating, and facilitating staff orientation and onboarding programs.

Qualifications:

• A degree or diploma as a Registered Health Professional and/or in Labour/Industrial Relations.
• Post-secondary education in Adult Education or actively pursuing such designation is preferred.
• Certificate in Project Management is an asset.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in needs-based educational program development, design, and implementation.
• Experience in designing, facilitating, and managing organizational initiatives to achieve outcomes.
• Innovative problem-solving skills to meet members' needs.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including presentation and group facilitation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and basic knowledge of database applications.
• Bilingual in English/French is an asset.

The candidate must be able to travel, possess a valid driver’s license, and have access to a vehicle for business use.

Interested candidates may apply via ONA Jobs by 4:30 p.m. on August 27, 2025.

The Ontario Nurses Association is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from Indigenous individuals, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQI persons. We provide accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). For accommodation requests, please contact Human Resources.

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