Staff Labour Relations Specialist-Post-Secondary (Vancouver)

Canadian Association of Labour Media; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 121,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading labour organization in Vancouver is seeking a Staff Representative for Labour Relations. This full-time in-office role provides crucial support and expert advice on labour relations to members. Responsibilities include contract negotiation and grievance handling. Candidates should have experience in collective bargaining, strong communication skills, and the ability to build positive relationships. Benefits include generous vacation, a pension plan, and comprehensive health coverage.

Benefits

Generous vacation and flex days

Pension plan

Childcare and parking/transit subsidies

Comprehensive work travel expense coverage

Robust benefit package (dental, extended health care, sick leave, disability)

Qualifications

• Experience in the post-secondary education sector is a plus.
• Proven success in demanding labour relations environments.
• Experience teaching courses and workshops in labour relations.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level labour relations support to member locals.
• Offer expert advice on contract administration and grievance handling.
• Deliver focused training and education for stewards and local officers.

Skills

Experience in collective bargaining, arbitration, and labour relations

Strong communication skills for report-writing, correspondence, and public speaking

Ability to build positive relationships

Understanding of labour movement goals

Job description

A leading labour organization in Vancouver is seeking a Staff Representative for Labour Relations. This full-time in-office role provides crucial support and expert advice on labour relations to members. Responsibilities include contract negotiation and grievance handling. Candidates should have experience in collective bargaining, strong communication skills, and the ability to build positive relationships. Benefits include generous vacation, a pension plan, and comprehensive health coverage.