Operations & HR Systems Coordinator

Canadian Association of Labour Media; Markham; On-site; CAD 126,000 - 154,000; Full time

Job summary

CUPE Ontario is seeking a Temporary Coordinator of Operations to oversee internal systems and processes and to support human resources, communications and administration. The role requires exceptional organization, critical thinking, and a deep commitment to social justice within a unionized environment.

The position will implement strategic plans, manage administrative staff and projects, develop HR systems aligned with policies and regulations, and coordinate CUPE Ontario’s largest annual

Qualifications

• Solid knowledge of the labour movement and applicable legislation within the sector.
• 3–5 years of direct supervisory/management experience in a unionized environment.
• Minimum of 3 years’ previous experience in senior project management with direct responsibility for project development, management and execution.
• Solid computing skills including a strong knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Post-secondary degree/diploma in a related field or equivalent working and educational experience.
• Proven, demonstrable ability in anti-oppression change work.
• Proven, demonstrable ability with the application of change management frameworks.
• The successful candidate must be available to work flexible hours including evenings and occasional weekends as required.

Responsibilities

• Implement and execute all CUPE Ontario Division strategic and functional planning initiatives.
• Manage all personnel functions of the administrative staff.
• Coordinate the administrative activities and provide leadership for the administrative team, re-prioritizing when required.
• Identify and resolve administrative issues with recommendations.
• Lead and coordinate administrative projects including developing project plans, determining priorities and assigning work tasks to team members.
• Manage and organize office systems and processes.
• Develop and implement internal systems and processes to improve effectiveness.
• Develop and maintain Human Resources systems that are consistent with the collective agreement, Board policies and directives, and the provisions of all applicable legislation and regulations.
• Develop and implement administrative policies, procedures and processes that support the needs of the organization, the action and strategic plans, and its stakeholders.
• Manage the recruitment and hiring process for administrative staff.
• Manage the development of administrative orientation programs and packages for new staff and book-off workers.
• Ensure the training and development needs for all related staff are identified and appropriate training and development workshops and human resource strategies are utilized.
• Assist in the development of information and communication systems.
• Lead and organize CUPE Ontario’s largest annual event, the CUPE Ontario Convention, which occurs in the last week of May, sometimes into the first week of June.

Skills

Administrative systems

Information systems

Project management

Supervision

Organizational skills

Prioritization

Research and analysis

Team building

Communication skills

Conflict resolution

Anti-oppression practice

Education

Degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

CUPE Ontario is seeking a Temporary Coordinator of Operations to oversee internal systems and processes and to support human resources, communications and administration. The role requires exceptional organization, critical thinking, and a deep commitment to social justice within a unionized environment.

The position will implement strategic plans, manage administrative staff and projects, develop HR systems aligned with policies and regulations, and coordinate CUPE Ontario’s largest annual