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1st Annual YK Soap box DerbyThe NWT Disabilites Council is holding a soap box Grand Prix on June 9th 2013. Races start at 9:00 a.m. Racers will be boys and girls aged 6 to 12. Check out their web site at www.nwtability.ca for more details. Josie Gould Memorial Scholarship deadline for applications is June 30thNew application form and updated rules are available HERE. Deadline to apply: June 30th
May 17 - International Day Against HomophobiaHappy Nursing Week ~ May 6 - 12Job Opportunity
Job OpportunityUNION OF NORTHERN WORKERS (UNW)
1 Service Officer Position
1 Service Officer - 12 Month Term with a possibility of indeterminate status – Inuvik Office
The UNW is a membership driven Union comprised of approximately 5,500 members throughout the Northwest Territories, made up of public servants and various private employee groups. As the North’s largest Union, the UNW prides itself in its unique and diverse membership. As a component of the Public Service Alliance of Canada, the UNW enjoys the advantage of both regional and national representation in Canada.
Location: Inuvik Office, NT
Term: 12 Month Term with a possibility of becoming indeterminate (Inuvik) Duties: Reporting to the Director of Membership Services the incumbent provides representation for members in an assigned area by answering requests for general information and advice, researching, investigating and processing grievances, including attending grievance hearings with employers, researching precedents, interviewing potential witnesses, and preparing and presenting case summaries for referral to arbitration; assists bargaining units with formalizing proposals for bargaining; representing members at competition and/or job evaluation appeal hearings, researches, analyses, and evaluates information on benefits and working conditions for use in the negotiation and union/management consultation processes.
Qualifications: A Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Relations or Human Resources or another relevant Bachelor’s degree or a minimum of three years experience in a similar position. Experience with education is preferred. Equivalencies may be considered. Mature judgment with a strong background of experience in advocacy, leadership, research, and negotiations; strong interpersonal skills and ability to deal diplomatically and persuasively with Employers and Union members; willingness to work irregular hours and travel throughout the Northwest Territories; requires computer skills (Microsoft Office, email, databases and spreadsheets).A criminal records check may be required.
Salary Range as of April 1, 2013: $95,853.24 - $108,184.89
Interested persons may submit their resume of qualifications and experience in Confidence to Roxanna Baisi, Director of Membership Service, Union of Northern Workers. Suite 200 5112 52nd Street, Yellowknife, NT X1A 3Z5, or by FAX: (867) 920-4448 or by EMAIL: dms@unw.ca. Deadline: May 15th, 2013by 5:00 p.m.
Please Note: Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
April 24 ~ NTPC RATIFIED!The members of the NTPC have ratified the tentative agreement. As soon as we receive notification that the Employer has ratified the agreement also, the new Collective Agreement will come into effect, with the monetary increases retroactive to January 1, 2012. Thank you to the bargaining team! Great work!
Did you win free First Air return Air Fare to Edmonton?Scratch cards were mailed to all UNW members last month. Did you receive yours? 20 cards were for free First Air trips to Edmonton. Some were for Union clothing. If you did not receive a scratch card contact the UNW at 873-5668 or e-mail mem@unw.ca. This UNW/First Air contest closes May 1 so check your mail and claim your prize or call the union if you missed getting a scratch card. PSAC 2013 Youth SymposiumAPPLICATION FORM 2013 NORTHERN YOUTH SYMPOSIUM Yellowknife, N.T. May 25-26, 2013
Please e-mail Senator Sibbeston at sibnic@parl.gc.caThe Federal Senate is considering Bill C377. Please ask our NWT Senator to vote against the bill. Here are some reasons why this is a bad bill that will cost all of us a great deal of money.
This will affect you. Please act now.
Josie Gould Scholarship - June 30 deadlineNew application form and updated rules are available HERE. Deadline to apply: June 30th
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