Labour Relations Officer

Come work as a Labour Relations Officer with the BC Nurses' Union and be a part of representing more than 50,000 professional nurses and allied health care workers!

Job Title: Labour Relations Officer (LRO)

Reporting To: Coordinator, Labour Relations

Bargaining Unit: USW 2009

Salary: $104,548.80 plus a salary differential of $8,420

We have a hybrid work environment. This position is based out of our Burnaby office.

Burnaby (Head Office)

4060 Regent Street

Burnaby, BC, V5C 6P5

Position Overview

LROs are responsible for the maintenance, enforcement and interpretation of collective agreement provisions for assigned bargaining unit(s) located throughout British Columbia. LROs identify and address issues of concern to BCNU members. The role involves providing leadership and mentorship to stewards including sharing the organizing of campaigns with stewards and members around workplace and social issues, which promote the economic, social welfare and occupational interests of the general membership in accordance with BCNU policies and objectives.

As a Labour Relations Officer with the BCNU, you will:

• Advise stewards on the interpretation of the collective agreement, past practice, labour legislation, union policies and procedures, and other issues in a labour relations context.
• Initiate, present and resolve issues or grievances.
• Present the union's case at third party.
• Present cases at arbitration and labour board hearings.
• Negotiate local agreements on matters such as shift schedules and scheduled daily working hours, mergers, and displacements.
• Share the organizing of campaigns with stewards and members around workplace and social issues which promote the economic, social welfare and occupational interests of the general membership in accordance with BCNU policies and objectives, particularly in relation to collective agreement issues.
• Develop, mentor, and advise BCNU stewards and members on how to address their workplace concerns and determine what mix of campaigns and grievance/arbitration work will best address those issues.
• Participate in the development and delivery of education courses for BCNU members and stewards as required.
• May be required to assist in conducting ratification votes, strike votes, and certification votes.
• May be required to negotiate first contracts and renewal contracts for bargaining units outside the Provincial Collective Agreement.
• Provide support and information for bargaining.
• Participate, as required, in the organization and certification of new members and groups.
• Participate in the efficient and cooperative use of resources and personnel.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

• Extensive and progressive experience (3 to 5 years) as an active steward, union representative, or labour relations/human resources professional in a unionized environment processing grievances at progressive stages and presenting grievances to management.
• College or university education in an approved Social Sciences, Industrial Relations program and/or Nursing or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Comprehensive knowledge of current employment legislation and relevant case law.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret collective agreement language and argue a strong case for the redress of problems. Ability to explain contract issues to members in writing.
• Effective negotiation, mediation and facilitation skills. Ability to lead change and manage conflict.
• Good knowledge of nurses’ employment issues and the general environmental conditions of nursing. A thorough understanding of and commitment to trade union philosophy and public health care.
• Demonstrated excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills required which results in effective communication with supervisors, managers, government and union officials, counsel and labour relations personnel. Demonstrated ability to work well with members, elected officers, BCNU management and co-workers.
• A willingness to travel throughout the province on short notice. A valid driver’s license is required.
  
  

Why Join The BC Nurses' Union

BCNU speaks up and speaks out for safe, quality, public health care. We value and respect diversity, and pride ourselves in providing protection, representation and services to all members.

We offer an inclusive and supportive workplace with opportunities for career development and professional advancement as well as a competitive compensation and benefits package.

• Comprehensive health benefits package, including extended health and dental and municipal pension plan.
• USW staff at BCNU are entitled to 4 weeks vacation to start and 35 hours of lieu time per quarter.
  
  

If you are seeking an opportunity to join a passionate and committed team, we’d like to hear from you!

Thank you for your interest in the BC Nurses' Union. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for this posting.