STAFF REPRESENTATIVE ( bilingual )

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Posted February 1, 2012

Open to OPSEU Members only: Member applications will be considered after internal staff applicants

TITLE: STAFF REPRESENTATIVE(Bilingual Position)

REPORTING TO: Supervisor, Region 4

LOCATION: Ottawa Regional Office

SALARY: $1,602.00 to $1,783 per week (Appendix A, Range 4)

WORKING CONDITIONS: As provided in the OPSSU Collective Agreement

PRINCIPAL DUTIES:

Represents members, units and locals as Bargaining Agent in bargaining or dispute resolution forums in an advocacy/spokesperson role.
Provides leadership and expertise to members in strike preparation and strikes.
Provides expert advice/opinion to temporary staff and members re bargaining/dispute resolution issues.
Negotiates contracts and other agreements.
Develops and writes contract/dispute settlement language.
Develops new, innovative bargaining/dispute resolution strategies and positions.
Researches and prepares arguments and proposals for Collective Bargaining.
Develops, prepares and presents educational programs.
Provides servicing support to organizing/re-organizing campaigns.
Provides leadership in development of strong active locals and positive links within the labour community.

QUALIFICATIONS:

The position requires a person of mature judgement with a strong background of practical experience in advocacy skills, leadership, research, verbal and written communication, negotiations skills; ability to relate well with people; ability to deal diplomatically and persuasively with LEC's; willingness to work irregular hours and travel extensively throughout Ontario;
Requires undergraduate degree (or equivalent combination education and experience) and four years of related work experience;
Requires formal/informal experience involving advocacy and a demonstrated commitment to Labour/Social Democratic Philosophy.
Requires advanced communication skills in French (written and oral).
Requires continuous formal/informal updating on bargaining trends, settlements, labour and other related legislation, arbitration awards and software packages.
Requires computer skills, i.e. Microsoft Office, Mmail and Collective Agreement databases.

EXPRESSION OF INTEREST:

Submit your Resume or Letter of Interest outlining your previous experience.

Please send your resume and letter of interest to: competitions@opseu.org quoting Staff representative, (11.044), no later than 4:30 pm on January 12, 2012.

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Interested persons may submit their resume of qualifications and experience using one of the following methods:

Mail: Instructions for mailing your resume:

Resumes marked Employment Opportunities must be received by February 23, 2012 .
Include Posting number #11.044

Jeanne Theriault Administrator of Staff Relations
Ontario Public Service Employees Union
100 Lesmill Road
Toronto, Ontario
M3B 3P8

E-Mail: Instructions for e-mailing your resume:

Emailed applications must be received by February 23, 2012

Send to the e-mail address:competitions@opseu.org
In the subject line of your e-mail program enter the Job Title AND Posting Number #11.044
In the main body of your e-mail message state your name and reconfirm the position you are applying for.
We prefer you to paste your resume to the Email message, send a RTF (Rich Text Format), a MSWord .doc file or in ASCII-Text format. You can use the Email "attach" feature to attach your resume and cover letter file.

Ontario Public Service Employees Union, 100 Lesmill Rd. Toronto, ON M3B 3P8 (416) 443-8888

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