Title: Staff Representative (56-05)
Location: Guelph Regional Office (Region 2), Local Services and Member Organizing Division, 400 Speedvale Ave W, Unit A, Guelph, ON, N1H 8H3
Reporting to: Supervisor, Regions 1 & 2
Search Type: Open to all OPSEU/SEFPO members
Salary: $1,994.00 to $2,215.00 per week (Range 4 – Pro-Tech)
Working Conditions: As provided in the OPSSU/OPSEU/SEFPO Collective Agreement

Principal Duties:

Represents members and locals as Bargaining Agent in bargaining or dispute resolution forums in a resource, advocacy or spokesperson role. Represents members in grievance handling and delivers educational programs:

• Provides advice to members and staff regarding bargaining/dispute resolution issues etc.
• Negotiates contracts and other agreements
• Develops and writes contract/dispute settlement language
• Develops new, innovative bargaining/dispute resolution strategies and positions
• Researches and prepares arguments and proposals for collective bargaining
• Provides servicing support to organizing/re-organizing campaigns
• Provides leadership and advice to members in strike preparation and strikes
• Provides leadership in development of strong active locals and positive links within the labour community
• Prepares for and facilitates educational programs
• Attends and assists in general membership meetings and elections and votes as required
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree and four years of related work experience (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
• Knowledge of bargaining trends, settlements, labour and other related legislation, arbitration awards
• Knowledge of OPSEU/SEFPO organization, structure and policies
• Understanding of and commitment to labour movement and social democratic philosophy
• Understanding of and commitment to the principles of anti-racism, equity, diversity and inclusion
• Requires facilitation, advocacy and numeracy skills
• Requires intermediate PC skills and knowledge of relevant software packages and internal databases
• Requires tact and diplomacy skills

OPSEU/SEFPO supports employment equity. Racialized workers, women, Indigenous workers, LGBTQ2S+ workers and workers with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For the purpose of statistical data collection, applicants are strongly encouraged to voluntarily self-identify. OPSEU/SEFPO’s diverse workplace also supports Francophone workers and young workers.

A total of 60% or greater must be achieved in the competition process to obtain the position.

Please advise should you require any accommodation to participate in this competition.

Expression of Interest – 2-step process:

1. Submit your resume with cover letter in Word or PDF to competitions@opseu.org quoting “24.044 – Staff Representative (56-05), Guelph R.O.” by 5:00 pm (Eastern Time) on January 16, 2025;
2. Complete OPSEU/SEFPO Job Applicant Survey – Please click the link below: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=ntqy3vmHp0WKvIeSS54XACSzxUJfqY5Ehbkv7jfWaYpUNEtSWVM2UktPRFFVRFlPOU5KWDFLQ1VSTSQlQCN0PWcu

To be considered in the job competition, it’s essential to complete both steps of the two-step submission process. Failure to do so may result in disqualification from consideration.