Title: Bilingual Grievance Officer (81)
Location: Arbitrations Unit, Contract Enforcement Division, OPSEU/SEFPO Head Office, 100 Lesmill Road, Toronto, ON M3B 3P8
Reporting to: Supervisor, Arbitrations Unit
Search Type: Open to all OPSEU/SEFPO members
Salary: $1,974.00 to $2,193.00 per week (Range 4 – Pro-Tech)
Working Conditions: As provided in the OPSSU/OPSEU/SEFPO Collective Agreement

Principal Duties:

Represents OPSEU/SEFPO and its members as a professional litigator by preparing and presenting grievance arbitrations before administrative tribunals:

• Litigation of grievances in arbitrations before Boards and Arbitrators
• Examines witnesses, in chief and in cross-examinations
• Prepares evidence, researches and applies case law, and presents arguments on behalf of grievors
• Meets with LEC’s, grievors and management representatives with a view to settling grievances
• Negotiates grievance settlements, and drafts settlement documents
• Provides advice and representation in the enforcement of settlements
• Prepares written submissions for Boards and Arbitrators as required
• Guides and instructs outside counsel
• Responds to inquiries regarding collective agreement interpretation
• Provides advice to OPSEU/SEFPO staff and members concerning grievances, including legal principles and case law, strategy, process and settlements as well as the merits of grievances
• Co-ordinates and administrates grievances in the area of responsibility
• Performs other related duties as assigned
• Proficiency to carry out the duties and responsibilities in both English and French

Qualifications:

• Requires advanced French language skills (written and oral)
• Undergraduate degree and five years of related work experience with demonstrated advocacy skills (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
• Knowledge of labour law, collective agreement language, grievance/arbitration procedures and practices
• Research and analytical skills to interpret and apply relevant collective agreements, legislation, and case law
• 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 intermediate PC skills and knowledge of relevant software packages
• 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 “24.034 Bilingual Grievance Officer (81), Arbitrations Unit” by 5:00 pm (Eastern Time) on September 13, 2024;
2. Complete the OPSEU/SEFPO Job Applicant Survey – Please click the link below: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=ntqy3vmHp0WKvIeSS54XACSzxUJfqY5Ehbkv7jfWaYpUME9TVTFJTVIxMkhROEFENUoxUVJXS0JQTyQlQCN0PWcu

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.