SEIU Healthcare is a union of more than 60,000 members who are frontline healthcare workers in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and home care agencies in communities throughout Ontario. We advocate with our members by launching progressive member-driven programs, adapting best practices, and encouraging new and innovative ideas. We strive to create a society where workers are valued and rewarded for their work. As a result, thriving workers have a greater opportunity to participate and lead in building healthy communities. We provide a strong voice through collective bargaining, labour relations, and political action to ensure frontline workers are heard and respected when decisions about healthcare are being made.
We are looking for individuals with a desire to amplify the voice of workers. If you are passionate about labour and social justice, share our values, and want to work toward changing the lives of workers, then a career with SEIU Healthcare is for you! For more information, visit www.seiuhealthcare.ca.
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
The Union Representative delivers excellent member service and is responsible for all aspects of labor relations and member engagement in the workplaces they represent. These duties include the effective administration of collective agreements, contract negotiations, grievances, and other matters related to the employment relationship between our members and their employers.
The position is also responsible for identifying and coaching member leaders to become more active and capable members of the union and to support our member education and mobilization programs in support of our broader organizational strategy to strengthen a wider movement for social justice and political participation across our membership.
We have multiple full-time vacancies available at our office locations across Ontario, including Richmond Hill, St. Catharines, London, and Barrie.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
EDUCATION BACKGROUND
At SEIU Healthcare, we understand that the best people do not always have the same access and opportunities to education, and while post-secondary education is always preferred, we want to make sure nothing stands in the way of finding the right person.
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
SKILLS & COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
This position requires the successful candidate to have a valid driver's license. The successful candidate would have to provide proof that s/he has a valid driver's license upon being hired.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ WORKING CONDITIONS / ENVIRONMENT
How to Apply
Written applications that detail your qualifications and experience should be submitted on our career portal: Careers - SEIU Healthcare
Salary and other terms and conditions are in accordance with the field staff collective agreement. Please note that the Employer reserves the right to transfer or assign staff anywhere within the SEIU Local 1 Canada jurisdiction.
WHY SEIU HEALTHCARE?
At SEIU Healthcare, you will find a dynamic and inclusive environment where employees are valued and rewarded for their work. Here are a few things that set us apart:
• Inclusive workplace culture
• Excellent health, dental and insurance benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees.
• Generous vacation and sick leave benefits, inclusive supplemental unemployment benefits
• Fully sponsored employer pension plan
• Investment in employee growth — personal and professional development options
• Working towards a common goal by making a real difference in the lives of people
SEIU Healthcare thanks all applicants for their interest. We are committed to diversity in our workplace and encourage applications from all visible minority groups, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities among other self-identified diverse groups. We also provide accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (‘AODA’). If you require accommodation for a disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please notify Human Resources. Please note that only individuals who are selected for interviews will be contacted.
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