Regional Negotiator, Yellowknife

Public Service Alliance of Canada; Yellowknife; Hybrid; CAD 132,000 - 148,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Health spending account

Mental health support

Hybrid work arrangements

Pension plan

3 weeks' vacation

Professional development

Recreation allowance

Job summary

Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) in Yellowknife seeks a Regional Negotiator to lead negotiations for bargaining units, chair teams, and guide committees across federal, provincial, and private sectors.

You will advise on collective bargaining strategies, interpret agreements, and represent PSAC in dispute resolution processes, aligning with equity and union principles.

Qualifications

• University degree in labour relations or related field.
• Extensive experience in public or private sector negotiations.

Responsibilities

• Act as chief spokesperson for bargaining units.
• Chair PSAC negotiating teams in federal, provincial, and private sectors.
• Represent PSAC in conciliation, arbitration and mediation.
• Provide advice to collective bargaining committees and elected officers.
• Interpret collective agreements and advise on strike strategy.

Skills

Collective bargaining

Advocacy

Staff relations

Labour relations

Public service knowledge

Equity principles

Education

University degree in labour relations or related field

Job description

## Regional Negotiator, YellowknifeApply: Yellowknife, NT: Full time: Posted 2 Days Ago: End Date: October 21, 2026 (20 days left to apply): JR100110**Vacancy Status:**Existing Vacancy**Branch:**Negotiations and Research Branch (NRB)**Employment Type:**Indeterminate, Full time**Position Linguistic Designation:**English**Classification Level:**Band 12**Annual Salary:**$131,687.00 - $148,221.00**Union:**Canadian Union of Labour Employees - CULE I**Location:**Yellowknife, NT**Search Area:**Internal, Membership, Public**Employment Equity Designation:**As a result of the PSAC Workforce and Availability Analysis and in accordance with the PSAC Employment Equity Plan, preference for this position will be given to a qualified person from one of the following groups:Indigenous Peoples**About the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC)**PSAC was created in 1966 and is a union that has proudly represented more than 245,000 workers across Canada and beyond. We stand up for fairness, equity, and better workplaces. We know our strength is in our people.Headquartered in Ottawa with regional offices nationwide, PSAC has led countless successful campaigns for workers’ rights and social justice. We believe in standing together and supporting the people who make our union work every day.For more information about our victories, please visit our website at https://psacunion.ca/**About the role**Under the direction of the Manager of Operations and Regional Negotiations, the Regional Negotiator acts as chief spokesperson and chair of PSAC negotiating teams for bargaining units in the federal public and private sectors, and in provincial and territorial jurisdictions and represents the PSAC in third party dispute resolution processes such as conciliation, arbitration and mediation, in the context of federal and provincial labour legislation and the PSAC Constitution, regulations and policies. The Regional Negotiator also provides advice and guidance to PSAC collective bargaining committees, elected officers and members on issues related to collective bargaining, including strike strategy and collective agreement interpretation.## **What we are looking for**## *Education & Experience:** University graduation in a field related to labour relations or extensive experience in the field of labour relations.* Extensive experience in the field of negotiations in the public and/or private sector.## *Skills & Knowledge:** Comprehensive knowledge of the process and practice of collective bargaining, including negotiating techniques, contract language development, and group dynamics.* Comprehensive knowledge of advocacy techniques.* Comprehensive knowledge of the principles and practices of staff relations and pertinent legislation and regulations.* Knowledge of the organization and structure of the federal public service, agencies and crown corporations.* Knowledge of PSAC Constitution, Regulations, policies and objectives.* Understanding of and commitment to trade union and equity principles.## **What you need to know*** A combination of education, experience, and demonstrated performance may substitute for formal academic requirements.* PSAC welcomes applications from candidates with diverse and international experience.* PSAC does not use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select candidates.* Interviewed candidates will be notified of the hiring decision within 45 days of their final interview.* While we appreciate every applicant’s interest, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.* A full job description is available on request. Please contact [e-mail]## **Why work with us**Should you share PSAC's values and commitment, recognize the significance of the labour movement, and advocate for workers' rights, PSAC extends an invitation to join our team and actively contribute to a community dedicated to social justice, fairness, equity, and the well-being of workers. Below, you will find an overview of our comprehensive rewards and benefits package:* **Comprehensive group benefits** — 100% employer-paid health, dental, life, and disability insurance, a health care spending account (HCSA), plus up to $7,500 per year for mental health services.* **Flexible work arrangements** — with dedicated workstations for hybrid staff.* **Defined and secure pension plan** — shared 50/50 between you and us.* **Three (3) weeks’ vacation** to start, plus extra paid leave for appointments, moving, personal days, sick days, or whatever you need.* **Professional development support** to help you grow.* **An annual recreation allowance of $800** because your wellness matters.## **Our commitment to employment equity**PSAC is committed to building a workplace that reflects the diversity of our membership and the communities we serve. That’s a workplace that includes women, Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, and members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.We encourage applicants to self-identify in the application process to help us maintain an inclusive workforce. All information provided will be kept confidential. You may identify with more than one group (e.g., as Indigenous, as a person with a disability, and as a woman). False declarations may result in investigation or further action.If you need the application in an alternate format (e.g., large print) or require accommodation at any stage of the hiring process, please contact us at [e-mail] — we’re here to help.**Ready to join the PSAC team?****Internal candidates:** Indeterminate PSAC employees who meet the qualifications may request a transfer under the relevant collective agreement.**Active members of PSAC** should provide their membership number to be considered at the membership level of the competition.Thank you for your interest in joining our team. Due to the high volume of applications we have received, we will only be contacting those candidates who have been selected to proceed to the next stage of the hiring process.