Representative, Management, Contracts Manager

Job Summary:

Reporting to the Director and Associate Director of Negotiations, the Staff Representative will play a pivotal role in developing and implementing collective agreements and strategies for various bargaining units, councils, and bargaining associations. This position involves negotiating contracts, reviewing contract administration issues, acting in a lead role in sectors, and representing the union at formal hearings and mediations. This role requires strong experience in collective bargaining, interpersonal skills, and working with activists and officers.

• Collective Agreement Negotiation & Strategy
  • Develop proposals and strategies for collective agreements in collaboration with bargaining units.
  • Assist in the election of committees, surveying of bargaining unit employees, and the development of bargaining proposals.
  • Negotiate agreements for single and multiple units, including with other unions in bargaining associations, as well as negotiate first collective agreements.
  • Lead the ratification and participate in mediation to resolve disputes.
  • Manage multiple bargaining and sectoral assignments at the same time.
• Contract Administration
  • Manage contract administration and address issues within bargaining units.
  • Participate in arbitration to resolve contract violations.
  • Draft contract language, analyze proposals, and ensure timely production of agreements.
• Strike Support & Management
  • Coordinate strike activities, providing logistical and operational support including establishing and leading strike coordination committees.
  • Represent the union at the Labour Relations Board during strike-related matters.
  • Coordinate with other departments and area offices regarding essential services.
  • Ensure effective communication with members during strike actions.
• Collaboration & Communication
  • Collaborate with elected representatives, members, and employers to resolve issues.
  • Maintain clear and timely communications to members and the greater union regarding bargaining activities.
  • Support staff in other departments in relation to sectoral assignments.
• Sectoral Leadership and Strategy
  • Develop and manage overall strategy as it relates to collective bargaining for sectors with multiple unions, regions, or employers.
  • Work with staff in other departments to implement strategy and issues management.
  • Develop and manage relationships with employers and their representatives in specific sectors along with representatives from other unions.

• Experience in negotiating collective agreements and administering contract language.
• Experience working with activists, officers, and other staff in resolving complex problems.
• Proven ability to work with employer representatives, employer association representatives, mediators, and arbitrators.
• Knowledge of PSEC guidelines and experience working with both non-profit and for-profit agencies, as well as an understanding of public sector funding and delivery mechanisms.

• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with other staff and elected members, maintaining strong working relationships.
• Solid organizational skills with the ability to manage a high volume of correspondence and communications.
• In-depth knowledge of contract language, collective bargaining, and the operation of collective agreements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to draft and analyze contract proposals and arbitration awards.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks effectively under tight deadlines.

Bi-Weekly: $2,798.43 – $5,430.91
Annual: $73,009.08 – $
Travel is required; therefore, applicants must hold a valid B.C. Drivers Licence.

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