- Title: Grievance Officer (77-02)
- Location: Arbitrations Unit, Contract Enforcement Division, OPSEU/SEFPO Head Office, 100 Lesmill Road, Toronto, ON M3B 3P8
- Reporting to: Supervisor, Arbitrations Unit
- Salary: $1,994.00 to $2,215.00 per week (Range 4 – Pro-Tech)
- Start Date: To be determined
- End Date: Up to 12 months
- 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
Qualifications:
- 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
- Demonstrated commitment to and understanding of the labour movement and social democratic principles
- Demonstrated commitment to and understanding of 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.
In your application, please include any relevant factors that you want us to consider when exercising discretion in accepting your application under Article 11.02.02 and/or Article 11.02.03.
All applications must be sent in either as Word documents or as a PDF.
Please advise should you require any accommodation to participate in this competition.
Applications:
Required: Applicants must complete the two-step submission process noted below. Failure to do so may result in disqualification from consideration.
- Complete the OPSEU/SEFPO Job Applicant Survey
- Applications must be sent to competitions@opseu.org quoting “T25.004 – Grievance Officer (77-02), Arbitrations Unit ” by 5:00 pm (Eastern Time) on March 24, 2025.
Posting Date: March 10, 2025