[Hiring] Labour Relations Officer @The National Police Federation

Role Description

The Labour Relations Officer (LRO) plays a key role in fostering positive and productive relationships between Members and their employer within a unionized environment. This position involves:

• Interpreting and applying labour laws
• Negotiating and administering collective agreements
• Mediating disputes
• Advising on policies and procedures
• Providing technical advice, representation, and procedural guidance to Members, Local Area Representatives (LARs), and Regional Directors on complex or specialized labour relations matters

Qualifications

• A degree in labour relations or a related field and/or a combination of education and experience in the field of labour relations/law enforcement/human resources
• Experience in a labour relations program, association and/or unionized representation, primarily in areas such as:
  • Career Development/Staffing
  • Transfer/Relocation
  • Workplace Conflict
  • Disability Management
  • Accommodation
  • Grievances
  • Conduct
  • Serious Incidents
  • Harassment
• Significant and recent experience in representing employees experiencing workplace issues
• A graduate degree in labour relations or a related field may be seen as an asset
• Experience working in a law enforcement environment is an asset
• Experience with case management/file management systems is an asset
• Advanced working knowledge of labour relations principles, collective agreements, and/or a variety of workplace policies and procedures
• Strong understanding of occupational health and safety, workplace accommodation, and disability management is an asset
• Effective and persuasive communication skills, orally and written
• Must be highly proficient with Microsoft Office Productivity tools (Teams and Outlook)
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, including the ability to build professional relationships across all aspects and levels of the NPF
• Ability to exercise leadership and diplomacy amongst diverse perspectives and priorities
• Ability to adapt to changing situations, current ideas, and concepts
• High level of attention to detail
• Excellent problem-solving capabilities
• Ability to multi-task; take the initiative; be proactive; flexible
• Ability to work under pressure and meet continuous deadlines

Requirements

• Travel required 5-10 times per year
• Must successfully pass a pre-employment criminal record check

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Generous Group Benefit package including Health Care Spending and Taxable Spending Accounts
• Competitive pension matching program of up to 7%
• Professional development opportunities
• An inclusive, passionate, and fun team environment

Company Description

The National Police Federation (NPF) represents ~20,000 RCMP Members serving across Canada and internationally. We are the largest police union in Canada, focused on improving public safety for all Canadians, including our Members. This includes advocating for investments in police resourcing, modern equipment, and social programs such as health, addiction, and housing supports.

Our head office is located in Ottawa, but our 70+ staff work remotely across Canada, staying closely connected through up-to-date I.T. tools and by living our internal values: Inclusion, Innovation, Appreciation, Collaboration, and Trust.