Coordinator, Faculty Negotiations

Who We Are

Simon Fraser University is a leading research university, advancing an inclusive and sustainable future. Our purpose – the essence of SFU – is to create and connect knowledge, learning and community for deeper understanding and meaningful impact. We are committed to fostering excellence, innovation, belonging and community in all that we do.

Reporting jointly to the Vice-President Academic on all academic matters and to the Vice-President People, Equity and Inclusion on matters related to equity and employee experience, Faculty Relations leads employer relations with the SFU Faculty Association bargaining unit and directs and administers all employment-related processes associated with the faculty career life cycle.

About the Role

Reporting to the Executive Director, Faculty Relations, the Coordinator, Faculty Negotiations is responsible for coordinating the activities of the University negotiating team for the collective bargaining process. The incumbent coordinates research projects, assists in the development of draft bargaining language and preparation of documents, creates reports and meeting notes, and monitors the progress of all negotiating team tasks, action plans and activities. The Coordinator ensures that all required information relating to the negotiations is recorded, compiled, and catalogued. The Coordinator prepares research and reports for consideration by the Chief Negotiator and the negotiating team. The incumbent provides day-to-day administrative duties to support the negotiating team including providing operational support for the planning, administration, and communication of negotiations; implements plans; coordinates and schedules logistics, meetings, and on-site administration; compiles, prepares and distributes materials; and maintains an online workspace.