Regional Representative – Health & Safety, Yellowknife

Canadian Association of Labour Media; Yellowknife; On-site; CAD 118,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Regional Representative for Health & Safety in Yellowknife. This role involves coordinating health and safety programs, providing training and guidance, and fostering union solidarity. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in health and safety within the labour movement, possess strong analytical skills, and demonstrate a commitment to social justice. With flexible work arrangements and comprehensive benefits, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the community while supporting the well-being of workers.

Benefits

Flexible Work Arrangements

Group Benefits (Health, Dental, Life Insurance)

Defined Benefit Pension Plan

Three Weeks Vacation

Recreation Allowance of $800 per year

Car Allowance

Yearly Isolated Post Allowance

Qualifications

• Significant experience in health and safety and the labour movement.
• Ability to analyze and explain collective agreements and employment legislation.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the PSAC Health and Safety Program in the Region.
• Deliver union programs and services to foster membership solidarity.

Skills

Health and Safety Expertise

Labour and Social Justice Knowledge

Collective Agreement Interpretation

Problem-Solving Skills

Education

Experience in Health and Safety

Formal Training in Labour Relations

Tools

Basic Computer Technology

Job description

Regional Representative – Health & Safety, Yellowknife

Branch: Regional Offices Branch
Section: Yellowknife Regional Office
Employment Type: Indeterminate
PositionLinguistic Designation: English
Job Band: Band 12 CULE I_II
Salary:$118,292 – $133,145
Union: CULE I Canadian Union of Labour Employees
Location: Yellowknife Regional Office
Search Area: Internal; Membership; Public
Closing Date:05/20/2025

Note: This position is eligible for a Yearly Isolated Post Allowance (IPA) for up to $26,401 for an incumbent with dependents and $18,497 for an incumbent without dependents. The allowance covers the following admissible categories: Environmental Allowance, Living Cost Differential, Fuel & Utilities Differential and Shelter Cost Differential.

The selected candidate is entitled to a car allowance.

Who are we?

Founded in 1966, The Public Service Alliance of Canada is the union that represents over 230,000 workers in every province and territory in Canada and in locations around the world. PSAC is headquartered in Ottawa with regional offices across the country. PSAC strives to enhance its members’ quality of life and has been at the front of significant and successful campaigns for workplace and human rights;Learn more about our victories.

We will support your mental and physical health with:

• Flexible work arrangements. Hybrid employees may have own dedicated workstations.
• Group Benefits (Health, Dental, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Employee and Family Assistance), such as $7,500 for mental health professionals, that are 100% paid by employer.
• Defined Benefit Pension Plan (50/50 contribution from you and us).
• Three (3) weeks’ vacation to start, plus extra paid leave to support your wellness.
• Generous support for your professional growth and career development.
• Recreation allowance of $800 per year.

Primary Responsibilities:

Under the general supervision of the Regional Coordinator and as part of a regional team that includes other regional office staff, the Regional Council, and regional union bodies such as Area Councils, the Regional Representative/Health and Safety builds the union and fosters membership solidarity by delivering union programs and services in the region. The Regional Representative/Health and Safety is responsible for co-ordinating the PSAC Health and Safety Program in the Region by providing training, advice and guidance to the membership.

What you will bring to the table:

Education/Experience

• Significant experience in health and safety and the labour and/or social justice movement.

Knowledge

• Must possess significant knowledge of related provincial workers compensation legislation and Canada Labour Code Part II;
• Knowledge of union and social issues;
• Knowledge of the political and operational structure of the PSAC;
• Familiarity with basic computer technology.

Abilities

• Ability to analyze, apply, explain, and interpret collective agreements, employment legislation, and employer policies and directives;
• Ability to inspire, motivate, and organize groups to achieve collective goals and objectives;
• Ability to facilitate union education courses;
• Ability to develop union education materials;
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing in English with workers in a variety of occupations and backgrounds;
• Ability to create and bring strategic plans to fruition;
• Problem-solving and conflict resolution skills, teamwork and leadership are required under circumstances that are often stressful and politically sensitive.

Personal suitability

• Demonstrated commitment to union principles and social justice;
• Good judgment;
• A high degree of self-motivation and initiative is expected.

What you need to know:

• Experience and formal training combined with demonstrated performance and ability may substitute for stipulated academic requirements.
• While we appreciate all the candidates’ interest, only those considered in the process will be contacted.
• A full job description is available upon request.

NOTES:

Internal applicants should submit their résumé online through the internal career site.

Indeterminate PSAC employees who meet all the qualifications of this position can request a transfer in accordance with the relevant collective agreement by uploading a cover letter indicating it is a transfer request, on or before the closing date. Please also upload a resume in your candidate profile (if not previously done) and indicate “Yes” under “Employment Information”, in your candidate profile when requesting a transfer.

The objective of the PSAC’s policy on Employment Equity is to achieve equality in the workplace for women, Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, persons with Disabilities, Lesbians, Gays, Bisexuals and 2SLGBTQIA+ community people.
The Employee Self-Identification Questionnaire is an important part of the PSAC’s Employment Equity Program. All of the individual information collected from this questionnaire will be kept strictly confidential.
The statistics gathered from this survey will assist the PSAC in obtaining an accurate profile of its current workforce, which will enable us to keep an up-to-date and progressive employment equity plan.
In many cases, you may identify in more than one designated group. For example, you may identify yourself as an Indigenous person and a person with a disability and a woman.
False declaration on the Employment Equity Self-Declaration Questionnaire will be taken seriously and may prompt an investigation or further actions, as necessary.

Please contact [e-mail] to obtain this questionnaire in an alternate format (i.e. large print) or should you need more information or require assistance in completing this questionnaire.

Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in the selection process. For accommodation needs or to obtain a copy of the documents in alternate format, please email [e-mail].