The 2024 Corrections Bargaining Team is looking for motivated OPSEU/SEFPO Correctional Bargaining Unit Stewards to fill five (5) Mobilizer positions for the Correctional Bargaining Team.
The role of the mobilizers includes:
- To establish a contact in each Correctional Bargaining Unit local and worksite;
- To facilitate two-way communication between the membership and the bargaining team;
- To work with the Correctional Bargaining Team and OPSEU/SEFPO-Campaigns on any mobilizing strategy and campaigns during the negotiations phase;
- Liaise with local worksites, including on-site visits and attending local meetings as directed by the Bargaining Team Chair;
- Perform administrative tasks, such as updates to membership contacts, lists and databases;
- Organize materials for distribution;
- Travel to various worksites across geographic regions.
To be considered:
- Must have been an OPSEU/SEFPO Steward or a member of MERC/LERC/RERC/ PJOHSC/DHS/JOHSC or a health and safety representative for at least six (6) months
- Be able to travel as required
- Be able to attend a mandatory training session (Date to be determined)
- Must be able to engage in public speaking and engage with members across worksites
Mobilizers will be selected by the Correctional Bargaining Team. Time off and travel expenses will be provided by OPSEU/SEFPO for successful candidates. Details to follow.
To apply please send an email to CorrectionsOPSBargaining@opseu.org with the following information:
- Name
- Local Number
- Work Location
- Position and Classification
- A brief summary of Local/Regional/Provincial positions held and length of time in each position
- Strategies you would use as a mobilizer to engage members across the province, and how you would facilitate two-way communication between members and the bargaining team
- Include 2 references that are current members of the Correctional Bargaining Unit
Please limit responses to 500 words. Applications due by 5pm on October 4, 2024.