Strategic Director, Labour Advocacy & Bargaining

Moveuptogether; Mission; Hybrid; CAD 173,000 - 186,000; Full time

Job summary

MoveUP is seeking a Director of Advocacy and Bargaining to lead the union’s bargaining and workplace advocacy initiatives. You will oversee a multidisciplinary team of about 35 bargaining unit workers and report to the President, ensuring high-quality service to members.

The role emphasizes strategic leadership, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement, with an office-based requirement in Burnaby during probation and a subsequent hybrid arrangement.

Qualifications

• 10+ years progressive labour relations experience with employment/labour law knowledge.
• 5+ years leadership in a unionized environment supervising multidisciplinary teams.
• Bachelor-level degree or equivalent in a related field; management certificates are assets.

Responsibilities

• Lead advocacy and bargaining strategies aligned with the organization’s strategic plan.
• Oversee grievance handling, arbitrations/mediations and member representation.
• Ensure compliance with labour legislation and internal policies across operations.
• Coach and supervise a team of work leaders and administrative staff; manage budgets and workloads.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Communication

Project management

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office

Negotiation

Labour relations

Education

College or University degree/diploma in Labour Relations, Industrial Relations, Human Resources, Law, Business Administration

Tools

UnionWare

Job description

MoveUP is seeking a Director of Advocacy and Bargaining to lead the union’s bargaining and workplace advocacy initiatives. You will oversee a multidisciplinary team of about 35 bargaining unit workers and report to the President, ensuring high-quality service to members.

The role emphasizes strategic leadership, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement, with an office-based requirement in Burnaby during probation and a subsequent hybrid arrangement.