- Title: Regional Grievance Officer (Region 4) (78-05)
- Location: Arbitrations Unit, Contract Enforcement Division, OPSEU/SEFPO Kingston Regional Office, 824 John Counter Blvd., Kingston, ON K7K 2R1
- Reporting to: Supervisor, Arbitrations Unit
- Search Type: Open to all OPSEU/SEFPO members
- Salary: $2,306.00 to $2,540.00 per week (Range 4 – Pro-Tech)
- Start date: TBD
- End Date: TBD (Up to 1 year)
- Working Conditions: As provided in the OPSSU/OPSEU/SEFPO Collective Agreement
Principal Duties
Represents OPSEU/SEFPO and its members as a professional litigator by preparing and presenting grievance arbitrations before administrative tribunals:
- Litigation of grievances in arbitrations before Boards and Arbitrators
- Examines witnesses, in chief and in cross-examinations
- Prepares evidence, researches and applies case law, and presents arguments on behalf of grievors
- Meets with LECs, grievors and management representatives with a view to settling grievances
- Negotiates grievance settlements, and drafts settlement documents
- Provides advice and representation in the enforcement of settlements
- Prepares written submissions for Boards and Arbitrators as required
- Guides and instructs outside counsel
- Responds to inquiries regarding collective agreement interpretation
- Provides advice to OPSEU/SEFPO staff and members concerning grievances, including legal principles and case law, strategy, process and settlements as well as the merits of grievances
- Co-ordinates and administrates grievances in the area of responsibility
- Performs other related duties as assigned
Qualifications
- An undergraduate degree and five years of related work experience with demonstrated advocacy skills (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
- Knowledge of labour law, collective agreement language, grievance/arbitration procedures and practices
- Research and analytical skills to interpret and apply relevant collective agreements, legislation, and case law
- Knowledge of OPSEU/SEFPO organization, structure and policies
- Demonstrated commitment to and understanding of the labour movement and social democratic principles
- Demonstrated commitment to and understanding of the principles of anti-racism, equity, diversity and inclusion
- Intermediate PC skills and knowledge of relevant software packages
- Tact and diplomacy skills
OPSEU/SEFPO supports employment equity. Black and Racialized workers, women, Indigenous workers, 2SLGTBQI+ workers, and workers with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For the purpose of statistical data collection, applicants are strongly encouraged to voluntarily self-identify. OPSEU/SEFPO’s diverse workplace also supports Francophone workers and young workers.
A total of 60% or greater in the competition process must be achieved to obtain the position.
Please advise should you require any accommodation to participate in this competition.
Applications
Required: Applicants must complete the two-step submission process noted below. Failure to do so may result in disqualification from consideration.
- Complete the OPSEU/SEFPO Job Applicant Survey;
- Submit your cover letter and resume in Word or PDF to [email protected] quoting “T26.022 – Regional Grievance Officer Kingston R.O (78-05), Arbitrations Unit” by 5:00 pm (Eastern Daylight Time) on October 15, 2026.
Posting Date: October 7, 2026