Grievance and Adjudication Officer

Salary: 
$102,212 - $115,043
Employment type: 
Indeterminate
Location: 
Yellowknife
Closing Date: 
Wed, 26 May 2021 15:30 EDT
English requirements: 
Comprehension
Spoken
Written
Employment equity designation: 
Designated
Target groups: 
Indigenous people
Search area: 
Employees of PSAC, Components, and PSAC Holdings Ltd
Members giving PSAC membership number
General public
Competition Number: 
2220-0014B-021

Branch/Section

Regional Offices Branch

Group

CULE 1
Classification: 
Band 12
Purpose of position: 
Under the direction of the Coordinator, the Grievance and Adjudication Officer is responsible for: • Representing the PSAC and/or members before various boards or administrative tribunals and arbitrators as well as through mediation or similar processes ; • Providing advice and guidance to Components and PSAC officers in the interpretation and application of labour or human rights legislation and the associated regulations; • Providing interpretation of the collective agreement and recommending or drafting changes; • Providing advice, guidance and assistance in the preparation and presentation of grievances; • Analyzing cases unresolved at the final level of the grievance for adjudication or arbitration; • Researching and preparing grievance cases and acts as advocate for the griever; • Negotiating grievance settlements with various employers to obviate the need for a formal hearing; • Reviewing arbitration or adjudication decisions; • Assisting in preparing and conducting grievance and adjudication courses, seminars, and workshops; • Preparing articles or bulletins about grievances to inform and educate the membership; • Performing other Branch functions as required.
Qualifications: 
• Knowledge and experience in the field of labour relations with progressive responsibility in the application of labour law and in interpreting collective agreements; • Knowledge of acts, regulations and practices which govern the employer employee relationship; • Ability to research case law, interview witnesses from various backgrounds and to argue cases; • Ability to plan, organize and coordinate the preparation of various cases in a dynamic and changing work environment that ; requires critical analytical and logical thinking • Ability to take the initiative in the process of grievance resolution; • Ability to communicate orally and in writing in English; • Ability to work independently with a minimum of supervision; • Understanding and commitment to trade union, equity principles and social activism.

The PSAC is committed to employment equity and is actively seeking to ensure a representative workforce. We encourage applications from members of equity seeking groups.