Posted  March 6,  2008

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

TITLE: STAFF REPRESENTATIVE (5)
(2 Position Pending Convention Approval)

LOCATION: Toronto Regional Office 31 Wellesley Street East, Toronto

REPORTING TO: Supervisor, Region 5

SALARY: $1,458 to $1,623 per week (Range 4, Appendix A)

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 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 Agreements.

• Provides servicing support to organizing/re-organizing campaigns.

• Provides leadership and expertise to members in strike preparation and strikes.

• Provides leadership in development of strong active locals and positive links within the labour community.

• Develops, prepares and presents educational programs.

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 computer skills, i.e. Microsoft Office, email and Collective Agreement databases.

• Requires continuous formal/informal updating on bargaining trends, settlements, labour and other related legislation, arbitration awards and software packages.

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