Negotiator

Reason for posting: Backfill
Division: Collective Bargaining and Compensation Services
City: Ottawa, ON
Type of position: Hybrid with desk sharing
Job Term: 24-month term, Full-time (35 hours per week)
Eligibility: Applicant must either be a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident eligible to work in Canada
Union/Non: IAM local 3011
Competition: 26-16

The Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada (PIPSC), a national union representing over 80,000 professionals and scientists across Canada, is seeking a Negotiator to join our team at our National Office in Ottawa.

PIPSC/IPFPC is committed to building an inclusive workplace where diversity of thought – and of people – are recognized, valued, and considered essential to achieving our goals and objectives. We are making concerted efforts to foster a workforce that is representative of our diverse membership. We strive to create a work environment that is welcoming to everyone regardless of their gender, age, religion, race, ethnicity, and nationality, particularly equity deserving groups, such as members of the IBPOC, 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and people living with disabilities.

All qualified candidates will be considered; however, in support of achieving a diversified workforce we encourage applications for this opportunity from candidates belonging to one of the employment equity groups: Indigenous peoples (First Nations, Metis or Inuit), peoples of colour or persons with a disability. Consideration will be given to a qualified candidate who, at the time of application, voluntarily indicates being part of these groups.

What can I expect to do in this role?

Under the direction of the Director, Collective Bargaining & Compensation and reporting to the Manager, Collective Bargaining, the Negotiator is responsible for performing labour relations functions related to collective bargaining.

Primary responsibilities:

• Plan, develop and implement negotiation objectives, proposals, strategies, essential services objectives, and exclusions and designations proposals with group executives and bargaining committees.
• Facilitate effective functioning of bargaining teams and bargaining processes. Oversee and monitor ratification votes.
• Represent the Institute as Spokesperson and coordinator at negotiations, conciliation, mediation, arbitration, strike, organization, exclusions and designations, and mobilization activities. Prepare and serve contract proposals on the employer.
• Provide advice, guidance, information, and reports to the Section Head and internal and external clients on topics pertaining to collective bargaining and labour relations.
• Liaise with groups and group executives on bargaining and related matters.
• Prepare and sign memoranda, agreements, and other contractual instruments.
• Advise on the interpretation and administration of collective agreements. Review and analyze collective agreement language for adequacy, restrictiveness, and history of complaints. Ensure that collective agreements and arbitral awards are properly executed and implemented.
• Work with different Sections of the Institute to ensure the coordination of information and its consistency with the bargaining strategy.
• As required, represent the Institute and provide expertise at group executive and other group meetings. Conduct workshops, presentations, and training to constituent bodies as required.
  Prepare and present submissions for conciliation and arbitration.
• Participate in multi-disciplinary teams assigned to special projects and work collaboratively with employees in other sections.
• May be requested to undertake other related duties on a periodic basis.

Knowledge and Experience Requirements

Education / Experience:

• Completion of a university degree, or equivalent, in labour relations or a related discipline
• Three (3) to five (5) years recent experience as a collective bargaining spokesperson or representational services, or
• An equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language requirement:

• Fluently bilingual in both French and English is an asset
• English is required

Skills and experience required:

• A thorough knowledge of the authorities governing employer / employee relations in the federal public service of Canada and other jurisdictions in which Institute members are employed, particularly as legislation relates to collective bargaining
• Knowledge of collective bargaining and representational services to members.
• Experience organizing, developing, and conducting collective bargaining negotiations meetings with the Employer on behalf of Institute Groups
• Experience formulating bargaining strategies, including legal action, and provide related advice to bargaining teams and members
• Experience interpreting arbitral awards, and articles and clauses contained in collective agreements
• Experience effectively communicating, orally and in writing, and preparing and presenting briefs, reports, newsletters, and correspondence on a wide range of subjects related to collective bargaining
• Experience collaborating with regional officers undertaking negotiation functions.
• Knowledge of sources of pay and benefits data

Compensation Package

Salary Range: $111,108 to $138.884 (G7)
Group Benefits: Health, Dental
Vacation: 4 weeks per year, plus other generous paid leave
Paid Time Off: December 27th to 31st

Note

Preference will be given in accordance with the provisions of the Collective Agreement for the IAM Local 3011 bargaining unit.

How to apply

You are invited to visit our Career Centre to submit your application. Applications must be received by 4:00 p.m. (EST) on March 20, 2026.

Submit a cover letter and resume tailored to the qualifications outlined in the job posting. Your documents should include specific examples that clearly demonstrate how you meet the requirements of this position, as your application will be evaluated based solely on the information provided.

If you require accommodation for a disability during the recruitment process, please contact us with your details. Our Staffing team will respond within 48 hours, and all information related to accommodation requests will be handled confidentially.

We are committed to creating an inclusive, psychologically safe, harassment-free, and accessible work environment, starting from the recruitment process.

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.