Labour Relations Staff Officer

POSTING – LABOUR RELATIONS STAFF OFFICER

The Society of United Professionals is seeking two experienced labour relations professionals to work as Labour Relations Staff Officers (LRSOs), to start as soon as possible. These are regular fulltime positions. Reporting to the Staff Director, this job is responsible for advising and guiding Local representatives and members on all labour relations matters, developing and carrying out work programs/initiatives to advance the interests of the Society and its members, and for building a stronger union through improved membership engagement. This position requires the ability to independently prepare and argue cases at labour arbitration on behalf of the Society.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Providing effective expert labour relations advice and support, including litigating cases at arbitration, to local representatives and members;
• In co-operation with Local elected officers, developing and maintaining relationships with employers;
• Organizing support for Society campaigns, both internal and external, and for providing assistance and support to the Society and International Union organizing staff;

QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS:

• Bachelor’s of Laws, Juris Doctor, or Masters degree in Labour Relations, or equivalent combination of education and experience (a law degree is strongly preferred);
• Five years directly related experience, including a range of experience in collective bargaining, grievance handling, preparing and arguing labour arbitrations, organizing, union administration and other labour relations matters;
• Experience with any of federal or provincial pay equity, legal issues around health benefits, or legal work with respect to workplace pensions would be an asset.
• A demonstrated ability to interpret technical legal documents, such as labour legislation and collective agreements;
• Demonstrated ability to write clearly to produce a variety of documents, including correspondence, briefs and proposals;
• Strong computer skills to research and co-ordinate input from multiple sources to assist in negotiation, briefs and presentations for various purposes;
• Well-developed interpersonal communication skills, including ability to listen sensitively, persuade and motivate, explain, reassure, demonstrate leadership, and respond to challenges;
• Ability to organize and prioritize conflicting tasks and assignments independently and respect established timelines; and
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in dealing with sensitive member, company and Society information.

EQUITY STATEMENT

The Society of United Professionals is committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion in our living, learning and work environments. We actively encourage applications from members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to equity, including, but not limited to:
• First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples, and all other Indigenous peoples;
• Members of groups that commonly experience discrimination due to race, ancestry, colour, religion and/or spiritual beliefs, or place of origin;
• Persons with visible and/or invisible disabilities;
• Persons who identify as women; and
• Persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions.

APPLICATION:

This position is covered by the terms of the collective agreement with the Society Staff Union. This job is based on a 35-hour week, Monday to Friday, with frequent requirement for evening, and occasional weekend, work. Occasional overnight travel may be required. Salary range: $2924 to $3440/week. The closing date for this posting is November 21, 2025. Please apply by email to recruiting@thesociety.ca.