Top Benefits
About the role
There is a temporary .8 FTE part-time Labour Relations Officer (LRO) vacancy in the Provincial Office of UNA. The position will have an estimated start date of August 5 2025. Interested external applicants should express their interest by email to mailto:personnel@una.ca by no later than July 18, 2025.
The LRO classification with the United Nurses of Alberta is the working level union representative employed with a public sector trade union. Reporting to the Manager of Labour Relations, the LRO is responsible for providing a wide range of union service to the locals and members of the union. We are proud to advocate for an equitable, diverse and inclusive workforce for our members and we are committed to the same in our workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified persons. We encourage women; First Nations, Métis and Inuit persons; members of visible minority groups; persons with disabilities; persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression; and all those who may contribute to social justice and better workplaces for all to apply.
SKILLS, ABILITY AND TRAINING
- While the classification of Labour Relations Officer does not require a university degree, formal post secondary education in one or more of the following areas is desirable: (a) industrial/labour relations; (b) nursing, (c) social sciences [especially economics, political science or law] (d) management studies.
- Skill in negotiating and grievance handling is essential.
- Incumbents must have excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Incumbents must be familiar with Canadian labour law and in particular conversant with the provisions of the relevant Alberta labour legislation. Familiarity with the Health Professions Act and other health-care related legislation is an asset.
PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS
- The incumbent must display tact, maturity, good judgement, and the ability to empathize with people from a variety of social and cultural backgrounds.
- The incumbent must be committed to the principles of trade unionism, and must be familiar with topical issues within the Canadian labour movement.
- The incumbent must be prepared to work irregular hours on an occasional basis and to travel throughout Alberta.
- The incumbent must possess a valid Alberta driver’s license.
DUTIESUnder the general direction of and as assigned by the Manager of Labour Relations, Labour Relations Officers:
- Provide a full range of union services to assigned Locals and their members. In particular, the
- Labour Relations Officer may be assigned any or all of the following:
- Interpret collective agreements to members, locals and Employers;
- Assist locals and members in filing grievances;
- Attend grievance meetings as required at various step in the grievance procedure;
- Participate in the appointment of nominees to arbitration boards;
- Prepare and present the union's case before arbitration boards as assigned;
- Prepare or assist in the preparation of proposals for collective bargaining;
- Participate in the planning and preparation necessary before the commencement of collective bargaining;
- Act as spokesperson on behalf of locals at the bargaining table;
- Participate in the ratification and/or strike meetings as assigned;
- Assist the local executive in the efficient administration of the local;
- Attend meetings of locals and districts as assigned;
- Prepare and present, or assist in the preparation and presentation of briefs to relevant groups where so assigned.
- Co-ordinate or participate in organizing campaigns.
- Contribute to and participate in the organization and delivery of the union’s education program.
- Contribute material for publication in the United Nurses of Alberta publications.
- Contribute to the planning activities of the union by recommending to the Manager of Labour
- Relations objectives and plans within the assigned area of responsibility.
- Attend assigned committee meeting of the Executive Board Committees as assigned and provide assistance as required.
- May be required to assist in research, preparation of briefs, reports or other projects as assigned.
- May perform other duties as assigned.
Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months
Pay: $74.22 per hour
Expected hours: 35 per week
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 2025-07-18
About United Nurses of Alberta
United Nurses of Alberta is the union for more than 35,000 Registered Nurses, Registered Psychiatric Nurses and allied workers in Alberta.
Since 1977, UNA has been an effective advocate for nurses, the nursing profession and Canada’s fair and efficient public health care system.
UNA represents nurses in bargaining, in their profession, and in disputes with employers and professional licensing bodies.
UNA is deeply committed to member democracy. It is affiliated with the Canadian labour movement through membership in the Canadian Federation of Nurses Unions, and through CFNU with the Canadian Labour Congress and the Alberta Federation of Labour. Membership in these organizations helps UNA work more effectively on behalf of nurses.
UNA provides a wide range of services to its members. A key role is negotiating the excellent collective agreements that regulate salaries, benefits, schedules and working conditions of members.
UNA also administers its agreements to resolve disputes, improve working conditions and protect nurses’ workplace rights. Members of the union’s professional staff represent members before Labour Relations Board hearings, professional bodies’ disciplinary meetings and other quasi-judicial groups.
Top Benefits
About the role
There is a temporary .8 FTE part-time Labour Relations Officer (LRO) vacancy in the Provincial Office of UNA. The position will have an estimated start date of August 5 2025. Interested external applicants should express their interest by email to mailto:personnel@una.ca by no later than July 18, 2025.
The LRO classification with the United Nurses of Alberta is the working level union representative employed with a public sector trade union. Reporting to the Manager of Labour Relations, the LRO is responsible for providing a wide range of union service to the locals and members of the union. We are proud to advocate for an equitable, diverse and inclusive workforce for our members and we are committed to the same in our workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified persons. We encourage women; First Nations, Métis and Inuit persons; members of visible minority groups; persons with disabilities; persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression; and all those who may contribute to social justice and better workplaces for all to apply.
SKILLS, ABILITY AND TRAINING
- While the classification of Labour Relations Officer does not require a university degree, formal post secondary education in one or more of the following areas is desirable: (a) industrial/labour relations; (b) nursing, (c) social sciences [especially economics, political science or law] (d) management studies.
- Skill in negotiating and grievance handling is essential.
- Incumbents must have excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Incumbents must be familiar with Canadian labour law and in particular conversant with the provisions of the relevant Alberta labour legislation. Familiarity with the Health Professions Act and other health-care related legislation is an asset.
PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS
- The incumbent must display tact, maturity, good judgement, and the ability to empathize with people from a variety of social and cultural backgrounds.
- The incumbent must be committed to the principles of trade unionism, and must be familiar with topical issues within the Canadian labour movement.
- The incumbent must be prepared to work irregular hours on an occasional basis and to travel throughout Alberta.
- The incumbent must possess a valid Alberta driver’s license.
DUTIESUnder the general direction of and as assigned by the Manager of Labour Relations, Labour Relations Officers:
- Provide a full range of union services to assigned Locals and their members. In particular, the
- Labour Relations Officer may be assigned any or all of the following:
- Interpret collective agreements to members, locals and Employers;
- Assist locals and members in filing grievances;
- Attend grievance meetings as required at various step in the grievance procedure;
- Participate in the appointment of nominees to arbitration boards;
- Prepare and present the union's case before arbitration boards as assigned;
- Prepare or assist in the preparation of proposals for collective bargaining;
- Participate in the planning and preparation necessary before the commencement of collective bargaining;
- Act as spokesperson on behalf of locals at the bargaining table;
- Participate in the ratification and/or strike meetings as assigned;
- Assist the local executive in the efficient administration of the local;
- Attend meetings of locals and districts as assigned;
- Prepare and present, or assist in the preparation and presentation of briefs to relevant groups where so assigned.
- Co-ordinate or participate in organizing campaigns.
- Contribute to and participate in the organization and delivery of the union’s education program.
- Contribute material for publication in the United Nurses of Alberta publications.
- Contribute to the planning activities of the union by recommending to the Manager of Labour
- Relations objectives and plans within the assigned area of responsibility.
- Attend assigned committee meeting of the Executive Board Committees as assigned and provide assistance as required.
- May be required to assist in research, preparation of briefs, reports or other projects as assigned.
- May perform other duties as assigned.
Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months
Pay: $74.22 per hour
Expected hours: 35 per week
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 2025-07-18
About United Nurses of Alberta
United Nurses of Alberta is the union for more than 35,000 Registered Nurses, Registered Psychiatric Nurses and allied workers in Alberta.
Since 1977, UNA has been an effective advocate for nurses, the nursing profession and Canada’s fair and efficient public health care system.
UNA represents nurses in bargaining, in their profession, and in disputes with employers and professional licensing bodies.
UNA is deeply committed to member democracy. It is affiliated with the Canadian labour movement through membership in the Canadian Federation of Nurses Unions, and through CFNU with the Canadian Labour Congress and the Alberta Federation of Labour. Membership in these organizations helps UNA work more effectively on behalf of nurses.
UNA provides a wide range of services to its members. A key role is negotiating the excellent collective agreements that regulate salaries, benefits, schedules and working conditions of members.
UNA also administers its agreements to resolve disputes, improve working conditions and protect nurses’ workplace rights. Members of the union’s professional staff represent members before Labour Relations Board hearings, professional bodies’ disciplinary meetings and other quasi-judicial groups.