Labour Relations Officer

at  BC Nurses Union

The BC Nurses’ Union (BCNU) is a strong, dynamic voice for nurses and nursing in British Columbia, representing more than 48,000 members. BCNU provides collective agreement negotiation and support to its members, as well as professional and advocacy services in the field of research, clinical practice, leadership and education. As the voice of the nursing profession in the province, we advocate for nurses and patients to ensure safe, quality, public health care for all.
Job Title: Labour Relations Officer (Burnaby)
Regular Full-Time
Posting #: USW-026-24
Bargaining Unit: USW 2009
Pay Rate: Based on an annual salary of $102,498.84 plus a salary differential of $8,420
Position Overview
Responsible for the maintenance, enforcement and interpretation of collective agreement provisions for assigned bargaining unit(s) located throughout British Columbia; identifying issues of concern to BCNU members. Provides leadership and mentors 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.
Key Responsibilities

Responsible for the day-to-day maintenance, enforcement and interpretation of collective agreement provisions for assigned bargaining unit(s).

• Advises stewards on the interpretation of the collective agreement, past practice, labour legislation, union policies and procedures, and other issues, in a labour relations context.
• Initiates, presents and resolves issues or grievances.
• Presents the union’s case at third party.
• Presents cases at arbitration and labour board hearings.
• Negotiates local agreements on matters such as shift schedules and scheduled daily working hours, mergers, and displacements.

Identifies and addresses issues of concern to BCNU members.

• Shares 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.
• Develops, mentors, and advises 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.
• Participates in the development and delivery of education courses for BCNU members and stewards as required.

Assists the Coordinator in preparing for negotiating the Provincial Collective Agreement.

• 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.
• Provides support and information for bargaining.

May provide assistance to the Organizing department.

• Participates, as required, in the organization and certification of new members and groups.

Provides work direction to assigned administrative staff.

• Participates in the efficient and cooperative use of resources and personnel.

Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications

HYBRID WORK MODEL:

BCNU’s core hours of operation are Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm. Staff are employed as office-based employees, with hybrid work arrangements when possible.
Staff working remotely are expected to be flexible in accommodating operational needs and interests. Employees are to be available to report to their regular office, worksites or facilities within their assignments on work days, as and when required by BCNU, to attend meetings, training, events or work to be completed at the office or worksite.
BCNU provides standard equipment for remote working and reimburses up to $35 per month for home internet expenses to employees.
If you are seeking an opportunity to join a passionate and committed team, we’d like to hear from you

• Advises stewards on the interpretation of the collective agreement, past practice, labour legislation, union policies and procedures, and other issues, in a labour relations context.
• Initiates, presents and resolves issues or grievances.
• Presents the union’s case at third party.
• Presents cases at arbitration and labour board hearings.
• Negotiates local agreements on matters such as shift schedules and scheduled daily working hours, mergers, and displacements