Labour Relations Officer - Term up to 24 months

SGEU Saskatchewan Government and General Employees Union; Prince Albert; On-site; CAD 61,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Earned days off

Extended health care benefits

$500/year Health Spending Account

Pension plan (10% employer funded, 8% employee funded)

Long-Term Disability coverage

Continued education and professional development

Job summary

SGEU Saskatchewan Government and General Employees Union is seeking a Labour Relations Officer for a term of up to 24 months based in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan. Responsibilities include providing legal advice on collective agreements and advocating for members. The role requires strong problem-solving skills and knowledge of labour laws.

Offered benefits include health care coverage, a pension plan, and continued professional development. This position promotes integrity and equity, supporting members across diverse groups, ensuring representation, and fostering a positive workplace environment.

Qualifications

• Completed or equivalent education with extensive advocacy experience.
• Thorough understanding of the Saskatchewan Employment Act.
• Experience working in automated office environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide collective agreement interpretation and legal advice.
• Advise elected Union leadership on collective agreements.
• Analyze and solve complex workplace issues.

Skills

Understanding of union legal framework

Experience in collective bargaining

Advanced communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Microsoft Office 365 proficiency

Education

Post-secondary education in social services, industrial relations or human resources

Job description

Labour Relations Officer - Term up to 24 months

Employment Term: full‑time

Position length: Term up to 24 months

Posted on: Apr 23, 2026

Location: Prince Albert, Saskatchewan

Pay Band: 16 ($60.65 to $72.78)

Posting Number: #2026 - 13

Description: The Saskatchewan Government and General Employees’ Union (SGEU) has a rich 100‑year history as a made‑in‑Saskatchewan labour partner. We are a membership‑driven union that advocates for healthy, productive work environments and inclusive representation.

OUR WORKPLACE

SGEU fosters a collaborative work environment rooted in excellence, providing a range of labour relations services to over 20,000 members across Saskatchewan. Guided by a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and accountability, we operate on the traditional territories of Treaty 4 (Regina) and Treaty 6 (Saskatoon and Prince Albert) and the homeland of the Métis nation. We are grateful for the opportunity to live and work on these lands and remain committed to advancing truth and reconciliation.

WHO YOU ARE

Candidates will have the following qualifications:

• Completed or have an equivalent combination of a post‑secondary education in social services, industrial relations or human resources, combined with extensive experience as an advocate and/or elected leader;
• Thorough understanding of a union’s legal framework and environment, including statutes such as the Saskatchewan Employment Act and the Saskatchewan Human Rights Code;
• Experience working in an automated office environment using most features of Microsoft Office 365 such as: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and TEAMS;
• Technical experience guiding collective bargaining, interpreting collective agreement language, researching, presenting, problem‑solving and leading dispute resolution processes such as: grievances, conciliation, mediation;
• Proven track record establishing and maintaining functional relationships with internal and external stakeholders; and
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, typically demonstrated by preparing member‑employer communication, grievance file documentation, facilitating workshops and oral arguments.

Requirements

Candidates will have the following primary duties and the knowledge, skills and abilities to complete them:

• Demonstrated experience providing collective agreement interpretation and a variety of legal statutes and human resources issues;
• Ability to evaluate collective agreements and provide strategic advice to elected Union leadership;
• Comprehensive understanding of arbitration and Labour Relations Board processes;
• Demonstrated record of contract interpretation, grievance resolution, drafting language for agreements;
• Knowledge of and experience providing support to members on: LTD, OHS, WCB or protected benefits or leaves, and ensuring our members physical and psychological safety comes first in their workplaces;
• Proven experience researching and problem‑solving complex workplace issues to support member needs;
• Demonstrated experience analyzing legislation, policies, collective agreements and labour movement trends;
• Experience advocating while exercising sound judgment and decision making;
• Ability to work independently, plan and organize multiple responsibilities and projects to meet deadlines; and
• Ability to facilitate and instruct at labour schools and other training and/or policy events sponsored by the Union and the labour movement.

OUR BENEFITS

• Earned days off
• Extended health care benefits
• $500/year, Health Spending Account
• Pension plan (10% employer funded, 8% employee funded)
• Long‑Term Disability coverage
• Continued education and professional development

HOURS OF WORK

This position is headquartered in Prince Albert, SK. SGEU’s LRO positions are designated as field staff and work 144 hours in a four‑week averaging period during SGEU’s hours of operation 8:00 am‑5:00 pm. Labour Relations Officers may be required to travel throughout Saskatchewan, including some overnight stays.

OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY

SGEU is committed to the full participation of diversity groups. These groups include all equity groups recognized by the Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission: Indigenous Peoples, Members of Visible Minority Groups, Racialized Groups, Persons with Disabilities and Women in Under‑Represented Roles, as well as LGBTQ2s+ persons and Newcomers to Saskatchewan.