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SUMMARY
Reporting to the Director of the Contract Bargaining and Enforcement Department, the Union Representative provides advice, support and assistance in all aspects of contract interpretation and enforcement, and representation of the membership of the Union. The incumbent will assist in increasing member education, participation and activism through regular interaction with members at their workplaces. The successful applicant will engage members to become active in local union programs such as collective bargaining, grievance handling, political action, member education, organizing and communication.
QUALIFICATIONS
- A minimum of two years of demonstrated previous experience in labour relations duties or as a labour activist in a unionized work environment;
-Knowledge of provincial labour legislation and ability to interpret collective agreements;
-Ability to function co-operatively and collaboratively with SEIU staff and membership, exercise good judgment and manage shifting priorities;
-Motivated self-starter able to work effectively with a minimum of supervision;
-Ability to educate leaders, stewards and members on managing workplace issues, political and community action, and effective communication;
-Excellent group and interpersonal communications and management skills;
-Excellent research, organizational, analytical and problem solving skills;
-Proficiency in computer use;
-Ability to work long and irregular hours, as required;
-Valid Drivers license and a reliable vehicle; travel will be required.
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Document use
- Writing
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Finding information
- Computer use
- Continuous learning
- Significant use of memory
Transportation/Travel Information
- Own vehicle
- Willing to travel
- Willing to travel regularly
- Valid driver's licence
- Travel expenses paid by employer
Technical Terminology
- Legal
- Business
Specific Skills
- Send and receive messages
- Provide general information to clients and the public
- Compile data, statistics and other information
Area Of Specialization
- Correspondence
- Contracts
- Charts, tables, graphs and diagrams
- Forms and records
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Tight deadlines
- Repetitive tasks
- Sitting for extended periods
Security and Safety
- Bondable
- Criminal record check (abstract)
Keyboarding (Words Per Minute)
- 0 - 40 wpm
Business Equipment and Computer Applications
- Windows
- MS Word
- Excel
- Electronic mail
- Database software
- Presentation software
- Internet browser
- Word Pro
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