Labour Relations Officer

Wilfrid Laurier Faculty Association (WLUFA) is the exclusive bargaining agent for more than 1,500
Faculty Members, Librarians, and Archivists at Wilfrid Laurier University (WLU). We are expanding
our staff team and searching for an individual familiar with and committed to working in a unionized
environment.

As a Labour Relations Officer, you will be part of a close, dynamic, and collaborative team
dedicated to promoting the interests of members by identifying and seeking resolution to issues in
the workplace, providing daily service and support, and endeavouring to improve the working
conditions with the University. Together with a university degree (graduate preferred) in a related

field, your qualifications include a background in labour relations and experience in a post-
secondary education environment. Background at the university level is preferred.

Reporting to the Executive Director and President, your responsibilities will include:
• Providing information and assistance to members on issues relevant to their terms and
conditions of employment under the Collective Agreements and WLU Policies
• Supporting the intake, assessment, and investigation of individual, group, and policy
grievances
• Supporting and advising faculty Grievance Officers with representing members throughout
informal resolutions and/or the grievenace process
• Interpreting, applying, and advising on the Collective Agreements, related policies, and
employment legislation
• Assisting the Executive Director with preparation for arbitration hearings and other litigation
proceedings
• Supporting the collective bargaining process
• Maintaining grievance files, timelines, and evidentiary records
• Providing confidential advice and representation to members on workplace issues
• Assisting with the drafting of official Association correspondence and reports and any other
written material as required
• Participating in meetings, at the direction of the Executive Director, with the University, other
campus employee groups, and partner organizations
Occasional travel and some irregular hours may be required in this role. Your qualifications include:
• A university degree, preferably at the graduate level
• Strong knowledge of the post-secondary education sector, preferably the university
environment, typically acquired through at least 5+ years of employment experience
• Experience in labour relations as well as a solid understanding of collective agreements,
employment benefits, and labour legislation
• Evidence of engaging with, maintaining, and updating databases (e.g., Mobilis or Union365)
and an ability to produce data-driven reports
• The ability to take initiative and exercise good judgment as well as to work autonomously
and collaboratively as part of a team
• Proven capability to manage a challenging and diverse workload
• A relational approach to interpersonal interactions, including excellent, communication,
advocacy, and documentation skills
• A commitment to fostering positive working relationships within WLUFA and the broader
university community

This is a full-time position and will be part of CUPE 1281.
Salary will be commensurate with experience, the range will be $80,000 to $110,000.
Benefits provided under the current terms and conditions of the 2024-2027 Collective Agreement
for CUPE 1281.

Please submit your application to:
Terry Poirier, Executive Director
Wilfrid Laurier Faculty Association 202 Regina, Waterloo, Ont., N2L 3C5
Email: tepoirier@wlu.ca
Closing Date: May 22, 2026 at 4:30 pm
Please note that only those candidates considered for an interview will be contacted. For more
information regarding the Faculty Association, please visit www.wlufa.ca