Grievance & Adjudication Officer, Halifax

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About the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC)

PSAC was created in 1966 and is a union that has proudly represented more than 245000 workers across Canada and beyond. We stand up for fairness equity and better workplaces. We know our strength is in our people.

Headquartered in Ottawa with regional offices nationwide PSAC has led countless successful campaigns for workers rights and social justice. We believe in standing together and supporting the people who make our union work every day.

For more information about our victories please visit our website at the role

Under the direction of the Senior Grievance and Adjudication Officer Representation Section the position is responsible for:

• Representing the PSAC and/or members before various boards or administrative tribunals and arbitrators as well as through mediation or similar processes;

• Providing advice and guidance to Component and PSAC officers in the interpretation and application of various legislation and regulations;

• Providing interpretation of the collective agreement and recommending or drafting changes;

• Providing advice guidance and assistance in the preparation and presentation of grievances;

• Analyzing cases unresolved at the final level of the grievance process;

• Researching and preparing grievance cases to be presented at adjudication/ arbitration and acts as advocate for the grievor;

• Negotiating grievance settlements with various employers to obviate the need for a formal hearing;

Education & Experience:

• Knowledge and experience in the field of labour relations with progressive responsibility in the application of labour law in the interpreting of collective agreements and legal texts and in making representationbefore administrative tribunals or courts of law.

• Knowledge of acts and regulations policies and practices which govern the employeremployeerelationship;

• Thoroughknowledge and understanding of the practices and principles of the labour movement.

• Ability to research case law interview witnesses from various backgrounds and impart to others themeaningand effect of the language and construction of statutes regulations and collective agreements and to argue cases before administrative tribunals;

• Ability to plan organize and coordinate the preparation of various cases in a dynamic and changing work environment that requires critical analytical and logical thinking to provide solutions to problems;

• Ability to innovate and take the initiative in the process of grievance resolution;

• Ability to communicate orally and in writing at a high level in English;

• Ability to work independently with a minimum of supervision;

• Ability to understand influence and serve the membership of a union.

• Understanding and commitment to trade union equity principles and social activism.

• A combination of education experience and demonstrated performance may substitute for formal academic requirements.

• PSAC welcomes applications from candidates with diverse and international experience.

• PSAC does not use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to screen assess or select candidates.

• Interviewed candidates will be notified of the hiring decision within 45 days of their final interview.

• While we appreciate every applicants interest only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

• A full job description is available on request. Please contact

Should you share PSACs values and commitment recognize the significance of the labour movement and advocate for workers rights PSAC extends an invitation to join our team and actively contribute to a community dedicated to social justice fairness equity and the well-being of workers. Below you will find an overview of our comprehensive rewards and benefits package:

• Comprehensive group benefits 100% employer-paid health dental life and disability insurance a health care spending account (HCSA) plus up to $7500 per year for mental health services.

• Flexible work arrangements with dedicated workstations for hybrid staff.

• Defined and secure pension plan shared 50/50 between you and us.

• Three (3) weeks vacation to start plus extra paid leave for appointments moving personal days sick days or whatever you need.

• Professional development support to help you grow.

• An annual recreation allowance of $800 because your wellness matters.

PSAC is committed to building a workplace that reflects the diversity of our membership and the communities we serve. Thats a workplace that includes women Indigenous peoples racialized persons persons with disabilities and members of the 2SLGBTQIA community.

We encourage applicants to self-identify in the application process to help us maintain an inclusive workforce. All information provided will be kept confidential. You may identify with more than one group (e.g. as Indigenous as a person with a disability and as a woman). False declarations may result in investigation or further action.

If you need the application in an alternate format (e.g. large print) or require accommodation at any stage of the hiring process please contact us at were here to help.

Ready to join the PSAC team

Internal candidates: Indeterminate PSAC employees who meet the qualifications may request a transfer under the relevant collective agreement.

Active members of PSACshould provide their membership number to be considered at the membership level of the competition.

Thank you for your interest in joining our team. Due to the high volume of applications we have received we will only be contacting those candidates who have been selected to proceed to the next stage of the hiring process.