Team Lead, Labour Relations (Nat'l Representation) at Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Sep, 26

Salary

152827.0

Posted On

06 Jun, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Labour Relations, Case Management, Collective Bargaining, Grievance Handling, Arbitration, Mediation, Advocacy, Coaching, Legal Research, Conflict Coaching, Policy Analysis, Functional Leadership, Stakeholder Management, Negotiation, Federal Public Service Knowledge, Report Writing

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Reason for posting: Backfill Division: Labour Relations Services Type of position: Hybrid with Office Job Term: 6-month term, full-time (35 hours per week) Eligibility: Applicants must be Canadian citizens or residents legally eligible to work in Canada for the full duration of the assignment. Union/Non: IAM local 3011 Closing date: June 19, 2026 The Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada (PIPSC), a national union representing over 80,000 professionals and scientists across Canada, is seeking a Team Lead, Labour Relations (National Representation) to join our team at our National Office in Ottawa for a 6-month term. PIPSC/IPFPC is committed to building an inclusive workplace where diversity of thought – and of people – are recognized, valued, and considered essential to achieving our goals and objectives. We are making concerted efforts to foster a workforce that is representative of our diverse membership. We strive to create a work environment that is welcoming to everyone regardless of their gender, age, religion, race, ethnicity, and nationality, particularly equity deserving groups, such as members of the IBPOC, 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and people living with disabilities. All qualified candidates will be considered; however, in support of achieving a diversified workforce we encourage applications for this opportunity from candidates belonging to one of the employment equity groups: Indigenous peoples (First Nations, Metis or Inuit), peoples of colour or persons with a disability. Consideration will be given to a qualified candidate who, at the time of application, voluntarily indicates being part of these groups. WHAT CAN I EXPECT TO DO IN THIS ROLE? Under the direction of the Director, Labour Relations and under the supervision of the Manager, National Policy Office, the Team Lead provides functional leadership and guidance to National Representation staff and also provides labour relations representation and advice to the organization on Institute-wide matters and to members on matters of individual and collective representation. Primary responsibilities: * Establish priorities and deadlines and ensure efficient and timely service and quality control. * Assign and distribute work including member cases to regional office labour relations services. * Provide functional guidance through coaching and direction on more complex assignments, monitoring complex files, and ensuring consistency in approach and adherence to procedures and guidelines. * Recommend overtime, leave, and similar requests. * Co-develop, assist in monitoring progress and make recommendations related to career development/training plans for staff. * Represent and advise the Institute and support members, groups of members, and stewards in accordance with all applicable federal and provincial legislation, collective agreements, policies, directives and guidelines, and employment benefits plans. * Advise and represent the Institute and members in formal and informal labour relations issues and processes including before third party tribunals and in the context of arbitration, grievances, mediation, facilitation, complaints, and conflict coaching. * Required to develop an Institute position with respect to group wide issues. May participate and represent the Institute on public service wide labour management committees, national working groups, national, regional, and local committees and other fora. * Negotiate agreements and settlements on behalf of the Institute, individual members, or groups of members on a full range of labour relations matters. * Analyze and research jurisprudence, applicable legislation, employer policies, and collective agreements. * Provide advice, guidance, and information to the Manager and internal and external clients on relevant labour relations topics and sensitive issues. * Conduct appropriate research and prepare all relevant documentation and individuals for formal proceedings on assigned labour relations case * Provide advice and assistance to members and stewards who represent the Institute on various formal committees. Participate in the coaching and development of stewards in their roles as representatives and attend meetings when required. * Conduct or assist in training sessions and promote positive communication, information sharing, and best practices to develop and maintain a qualified steward network. * Ensure all relevant member case information is created, updated, and maintained in the Institute’s data management systems. * Contribute to corporate knowledge and communications by providing articles, case summaries, and other related reports with respect to labour relations matters. * Participate in multi-disciplinary teams assigned to special projects and work collaboratively with employees in other sections. * May be requested to undertake other related duties as required. KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS Education / Experience: * University degree in labour relations or a related discipline * Five (5) to eight (8) years of progressive and related experience in labour relations * An equivalent combination of education and experience. Language requirement: * Fluency in both French and English is an asset * English is required Skills and experience required: * Ability to assign work, provide functional guidance, coaching, and direction, establish priorities and deadlines and ensure efficient and timely service and quality control * A thorough knowledge of the authorities governing employer / employee relations in the federal public service of Canada and other jurisdiction in which institute members are employed * Experience in the labour relations field, in handling complaints and grievances, interpreting collective agreements and in representing individuals before third parties such as arbitration boards * Ability to advise and counsel members on their employment rights * Strong representational and advocacy skills; demonstrated ability and experience in representing members at grievance and adjudication / arbitration hearings and at union management consultation meetings * Ability to conduct interviews, meetings, information sessions and prepare reports and correspondence COMPENSATION PACKAGE * Salary Range: Competitive salary * Group Benefits: Health, Dental, life Insurance * Vacation: 4 weeks per year, plus other generous paid leave * Paid Time Off: December 27th to 31st NOTE Preference will be given in accordance with the provisions of the Collective Agreement for the IAM Local 3011 bargaining unit. If you require accommodation for a disability during the recruitment process, please contact us with your details. Our Staffing team will respond within 48 hours, and all information related to accommodation requests will be handled confidentially. We are committed to creating an inclusive, psychologically safe, harassment-free, and accessible work environment, starting from the recruitment process. We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Responsibilities

Provides functional leadership to National Representation staff and offers labour relations advice on Institute-wide and individual member matters. Responsibilities include managing case distribution, representing members before tribunals, and negotiating settlements.