The UNW is a membership driven Union comprised of approximately 6,000 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.
Current Openings:
RECEPTIONIST/ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Location: Yellowknife
Term: Casual (up to 4 months)
Duties: Reporting to the Director of Finance & Administration, the incumbent provides reception, clerical, and general administrative support services including typing, photocopying, drafting correspondence and proofreading material and documents. Additionally, the position is responsible for ordering and maintaining supplies for the office, maintains office equipment and contacts repair personnel as needed. Support services for meetings, conferences and conventions include booking travel for members, arranging meeting rooms and working with event coordinators to provide required resources. The incumbent will work collaboratively with other members of the administrative support team and be cross trained to provide relief coverage.
Qualifications: Grade 12 graduation and completion of an Office Administration Certificate programme; or two to three years related experience in an office operating typical office equipment and programmes; or equivalent combination of training and experience in office management.
Salary Range as of April 1, 2024: $58,087.82
Interested persons may submit their resume of qualifications and experience in Confidence to Kim Bailey, Director of Finance & Administration, Union of Northern Workers. Suite #400 4910 53rd Street, Yellowknife, NT X1A 1V2, or by FAX: (867) 920-4448 or by EMAIL.
Deadline: May 10, 2024 by 5:00 p.m.
Please Note: Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
HUMAN RIGHTS / ACCOMMODATION OFFICER
Location: Yellowknife
Term: Indeterminate
Duties: Reporting to the Director of Membership Services the incumbent provides representation for members in the areas of accommodation and human rights by providing expertise 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 human rights related matters for use in the negotiation and union/management consultation processes. Facilitating and coordinating training with members.
Qualifications: Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university; or five years related experience and/or training in the field of labour relations particularly related to accommodations, human rights, occupational Health and safety, negotiations, grievances, mediation and alternate dispute resolution forums; or equivalent combination of education and experience. 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: $126,572.69 - $142,856.44
Interested persons may submit their resume of qualifications and experience in confidence to Christopher Parsons, Director of Membership Service, Union of Northern Workers. Suite 200 5112 52nd Street, Yellowknife, NT X1A 1T6, or by FAX: (867) 920-4448, or by EMAIL.
Deadline: 5:00 p.m. – May 24, 2024
Please Note: Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR - LEGAL AND MEMBERSHIP SERVICES
Duties: Reporting to the Director of Membership Services the incumbent provides representation for members in assigned areas by providing expertise 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; representing the UNW and/or members before various boards and arbitrators; providing advice and guidance and assistance in the preparation and presentation of grievances; analyzing cases unresolved at the final level to prepare for arbitration; negotiating grievance settlements; reviewing arbitration decisions; writing legal opinions; acts as negotiator and advisor for UNW on Employer matters including: acting as negotiation and advisor in USW collective bargaining; provides advice on internal labour relations matters; represents UNW in arbitrations, mediations and other dispute resolution processes.
Qualifications: Law Degree from College or University and has been called to the bar and maintains good standing, 3 years labour relations experience; or 10 years related experience and/or training in the field of labor relations including negotiations, grievances, mediation, arbitrations and alternate dispute resolution forums; Or equivalent combination of education and experience. 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: $137,455.50 - $164,190.00 (expired salary)
Interested persons may submit their resume of qualifications and experience in confidence to Christopher Parsons, Director of Membership Service, Union of Northern Workers. Suite 200 5112 52nd Street, Yellowknife, NT X1A 1T6, or by FAX: (867) 920-4448, or by EMAIL.
Deadline: 5:00 p.m. – May 24, 2024
Please Note: Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.