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Note:
- This position is eligible for a Yearly Isolated Post Allowance (IPA) for up to $25,498 for an incumbent with dependents and $18,416 for an incumbent without dependents. The allowance covers the following admissible categories: Environmental Allowance, Living Cost Differential, Fuel & Utilities Differential and Shelter Cost Differential.
- This position is also eligible for a relocation allowance.
- The Yellowknife Negotiators is under CULE, but they fall under the UNIFOR 2025 Collective Agreement.
Purpose of Position
Under the direction of the Coordinator, Negotiations Section, the Regional Negotiator acts as chief spokesperson and chair of PSAC negotiating teams for bargaining units in the federal public and private sectors, and in provincial and territorial jurisdictions and represents the PSAC in third party dispute resolution processes such as conciliation, arbitration and mediation, in the context of federal and provincial labour legislation and the PSAC Constitution, regulations and policies.
The Regional Negotiator also provides advice and guidance to PSAC collective bargaining committees, elected officers and members on issues related to collective bargaining, including strike strategy and collective agreement interpretation.
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.