St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada · On-site
$96k/yr
SEIU Healthcare is a union of more than 67,000 members who are frontline healthcare workers in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and homecare agencies in communities throughout Ontario. We advocate with our members b…
Skills: Labor Relations, Collective Bargaining, Grievance Management, Contract Negotiation, Conflict Resolution
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The Union Representative manages labor relations, administers collective agreements, and handles grievances for healthcare workers. They are also responsible for coaching member leaders and coordinating mobilization programs to support social justice and political participation.
Requires a minimum of three years of labor relations experience, specifically in negotiating and administering collective agreements and processing grievances. A valid driver's license is mandatory, and knowledge of relevant labor legislation is required.
SEIU Healthcare is a union of more than 67,000 members who are frontline healthcare workers in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and homecare agencies in communities throughout Ontario. We advocate with our members by launching progressive member driven programs, adapting best practices, and encouraging new and innovative ideas. We strive to create a society where workers are valued and rewarded for their work. As a result, thriving workers have a greater opportunity to participate and lead in building healthy communities. We provide a strong voice through collective bargaining, labour relations, and political action to ensure frontline workers are heard and respected when decisions about healthcare are being made.
We are looking for individuals with a desire to amplify the voice of workers. If you are passionate about labour and social justice, share our values, and want to work toward changing the lives of workers, then a career with SEIU Healthcare is for you!
For more information, visit www.seiuhealthcare.ca.
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
The Union Representative delivers excellent member service and is responsible for all aspects of labor relations and member engagement in the workplaces they represent. These duties include the effective administration of collective agreements, contract negotiations, grievances, and other matters related to the employment relationship between our members and their employers.
The position is also responsible for identifying and coaching member leaders to become more active and capable members of the union and to support our member education and mobilization programs in support of our broader organizational strategy to strengthen a wider movement for social justice and political participation across our membership.
This position is full-time working at our Office in St. Catharines, Ontario.
At SEIU Healthcare, we understand that the best people do not always have the same access and opportunities to education, and while post-secondary education is always preferred, we want to make sure nothing stands in the way of finding the right person.
Written applications that detail your qualifications and experience should be submitted on our career portal.
Salary and other terms and conditions are in accordance with the field staff collective agreement. Please note that the Employer reserves the right to transfer or assign staff anywhere within the SEIU Local 1 Canada jurisdiction.
This posting is to fill an existing vacancy within SEIU Healthcare.
Please note that SEIU Healthcare may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in screening, assessment, or selection of applicants for this position.
At SEIU Healthcare, you will find a dynamic and inclusive environment where employees are valued and rewarded for their work. Here are a few things that set us apart:
SEIU Healthcare thanks all applicants for their interest. We are committed to diversity in our workplace and encourage applications from all visible minority groups, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities among other self-identified diverse groups. We also provide accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (‘AODA’). If you require accommodation for a disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please notify Human Resources. Please note that only individuals who are selected for interviews will be contacted.
We are Canada's Healthcare Union, representing more than 60,000 frontline healthcare workers.
Healthcare, it's what we do. Canada’s healthcare union with more than 60,000 frontline workers.
Offices: 125 Mural Street, Richmond Hill, Ontario L4B 1M4, CA · 604 Edward Ave, Richmond Hill, Ontario L4C, CA · 121 Commerce Park Dr, Barrie, Ontario L4N, CA · 41 Adelaide St N, London, Ontario, CA · 126 Lakeshore Dr, North Bay, Ontario, CA
We are Canada's Healthcare Union, representing more than 60,000 frontline healthcare workers.
Healthcare, it's what we do. Canada’s healthcare union with more than 60,000 frontline workers.
Offices: 125 Mural Street, Richmond Hill, Ontario L4B 1M4, CA · 604 Edward Ave, Richmond Hill, Ontario L4C, CA · 121 Commerce Park Dr, Barrie, Ontario L4N, CA · 41 Adelaide St N, London, Ontario, CA · 126 Lakeshore Dr, North Bay, Ontario, CA
