Labour Relations Staff Officer

Ahria Consulting; Saskatoon; Hybrid; CAD 7,143,000 - 8,399,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work opportunities

Competitive salary

Job summary

A Labour Relations Staff Officer (LRSO) opportunity with the Society of United Professionals, in Saskatchewan, focusing on member advocacy and growth.

Reporting to the Executive Director, Operations and Governance Affairs, you’ll advise Local representatives, handle grievances, and support bargaining, arbitration, and policy development to strengthen member engagement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.), Juris Doctor (J.D.), Master’s in Labour Relations or equivalent.
• Five+ years progressive experience in labour relations including bargaining and arbitration prep.
• Experience independently preparing and arguing labour arbitration cases.
• Strong knowledge of labour legislation, arbitral jurisprudence, and union operations.
• Experience supporting organizing campaigns and union growth is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert labour relations advice to members and elected Local leaders on bargaining, grievances, and workplace issues.
• Research, prepare, and advocate arbitration cases and represent members effectively.
• Build trusted relationships with local leaders, members and employers to support constructive relations.
• Mentor elected officials to strengthen leadership and representation.
• Support collective bargaining initiatives, prepare proposals, and assist with mediation.

Skills

Labour relations

Grievance handling

Collective bargaining

Arbitration prep

Advocacy

Stakeholder relations

Education

LL.B./J.D./Masters in Labour Relations

Job description

Ahria Consulting is delighted to partner with the Society of United Professionals in their search for a Labour Relations Staff Officer (LRSO).

A Meaningful Opportunity to Strengthen Representation...

The Society of United Professionals is seeking a Labour Relations Staff Officer to support members, elected leaders, and the continued growth of the Society's presence in Saskatchewan. This newly created position represents an opportunity to have a direct impact on member advocacy, labour relations outcomes, leadership development, and union growth.

Reporting to the Executive Director, Operations and Governance Affairs, the LRSO will serve as a trusted advisor to Local representatives and members, providing expert support on grievances, collective bargaining, arbitration, workplace issues, labour legislation, and member engagement initiatives. The role also plays a key part in building constructive employer relationships and strengthening the Society's operational presence in Saskatchewan.

We're looking for a labour relations professional who can:

• Provide expert labour relations advice and practical guidance to members and elected Local leaders on collective bargaining, grievances, workplace issues, human rights, and employment-related matters.
• Independently research, prepare, and advocate labour arbitration cases and represent members effectively in complex labour relations matters.
• Build trusted relationships with local leaders, members, employers, and external stakeholders while supporting constructive and collaborative labour relations.
• Mentor and support elected officials, strengthening leadership capacity and enhancing member representation.
• Support collective bargaining initiatives, prepare proposals, and assist with mediation and dispute resolution processes.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.), Juris Doctor (J.D.), Master's degree in Labour Relations, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. A law degree is strongly preferred.
• Five or more years of progressive experience in labour relations, including collective bargaining, grievance handling, arbitration preparation, and advocacy.
• Demonstrated experience independently preparing and arguing labour arbitration cases.
• Strong knowledge of labour legislation, arbitral jurisprudence, collective agreements, and union operations.
• Experience supporting organizing campaigns and union growth initiatives is considered a strong asset.
• Demonstrated commitment to the labour movement, member advocacy, and strengthening member engagement.

Learn more about this exciting opportunity and how you can help strengthen representation while supporting the future growth of the Society of United Professionals here.

Why Join the Society of United Professionals?

• Competitive compensation of $3,019 to $3,550 per week.
• Permanent, full-time position covered by the Society Staff Union collective agreement.
• 35-hour work week with flexibility and hybrid work opportunities.
• Opportunity to help establish and shape the Society's growing presence in Saskatchewan.
• Meaningful work supporting members, elected leaders, and labour relations outcomes.
• A chance to contribute to a growing national union representing more than 10,000 professionals.
• Diverse, collaborative, and member-focused organizational culture

Ahria's recruitment processes are human-led. We may use AI-assisted platform features to support candidate sourcing; however, all screening, interview, and hiring decisions are made by people using informed professional judgment. We are committed to the responsible use of technology and to reviewing our practices to ensure ethical and compliant recruitment.

Ahria Consulting is committed to providing accessible recruitment practices and complying with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). We will provide suitable accommodation throughout the recruitment and selection process. If you are contacted for an interview and require accommodation to participate, please make your needs known at that time.