• Title: Regional Grievance Officer (Hamilton) (78-01)
• Location: Arbitrations Unit, Contract Enforcement Division, OPSEU/SEFPO Hamilton Regional Office, 505 York Blvd, 2nd Floor, Hamilton, ON, L8R 3K4
• 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)
• 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.

1. Complete the OPSEU/SEFPO Job Applicant Survey;
2. Submit your cover letter and resume in Word or PDF format to competitions@opseu.org quoting “26.038 – Regional Grievance Officer (Hamilton) (78-01), Arbitrations Unit” by 5:00 pm (Eastern Daylight Time) on August 19, 2026.