Posted  May 7,  2008

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

TITLE: GRIEVANCE OFFICER (Bilingual)

LOCATION: Contract Enforcement Unit 100 Lesmill Rd., Toronto, Ontari

REPORTING TO: Supervisor, Contract Enforcement Unit Policy Planning and Programs Division

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

WORKING CONDITIONS: As provided in the OPSSU Collective Agreement

PRINCIPAL DUTIES:

• Represent OPSEU and its members by preparing and presenting grievances and complaints before quasi-judicial tribunals or forums.

• Prepare witnesses and conduct examination in chief or cross of witnesses.

• Meets with LEC’s, grievors and management representatives with a view to settling complaints and grievances to a grievor’s satisfaction.

• Guides and instructs outside counsel.

• Co-ordinates and administrates grievances and complaints in the area of responsibility.

• Represent OPSEU and its members in a variety of special assignments, which may be delegated directly from the Administrator or President’s office.

• Provides specialized advice to OPSEU staff and members concerning the merits of grievances and complaints.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Requires a three-year undergraduate degree (or equivalent combination of education and experience) and three years of related work experience with demonstrated advocacy skills and a history of representing members in the workplace.

• Requires formal and informal updating of knowledge of labour and related legislation and legislative changes, case law, collective agreement language, grievance/arbitration procedures and practices.

• requires advanced communication skills in French (written and oral);

• Requires a demonstrated commitment to Labour/Social Democratic philosophy.

   

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