Labour Relations Officer - Servicing

at  ONTARIO NURSES ASSOCIATION

DATE: MARCH 13, 2024

Founded in 1973, the Ontario Nurses’ Association (ONA) is a leading health-care union representing more than 68,000 registered nurses and health-care professionals and 18,000 nursing student affiliates working in Ontario hospitals, long-term care facilities, public health, community, clinics and industry. ONA is committed to the advancement of the social, economic and general welfare of its members providing labour relations services that include representation of members to ensure their rights under the collective agreement are protected and negotiating the best possible terms and conditions of employment. ONA advocates for the highest standards of health care for all Ontarians. Looking to the future, ONA will continue to provide proactive strategies to raise the awareness of the value (including economic and patient benefits) of RNs with all stakeholders.
ONA is seeking to hire a Labour Relations Officer (Servicing) to join our London office. This position will report to the Regional Manager, Labour Relations – Region 5 and work within the boundaries of ONA’s governing and administrative policies, vision and strategic outcomes and team standards. The successful candidate is accountable for guiding and supporting the needs of our members and will ensure the individual and collective rights of members are achieved and maintained.

• Negotiations, contract administration, health & safety - support Bargaining Units and Locals in trusteeship.
• Provide assistance when there are issues of capacity/workload or where the Bargaining Units have complex labour relations issues in a health-care environment.
• Consult with the Litigation and Negotiations Teams in preparation and presentation for arbitrations.
• In partnership with our Professional Practice Specialist, ensure members receive timely guidance concerning professional practice issues.