UNION OF NATIONAL DEFENCE EMPLOYEES

Invitation to apply in this competition is being made to:

a) employees of UNDE;
b) employees (members of the Alliance Employees' Union) of the PSAC and its components.

The UNDE National Office, Ottawa, Ontario

Under the general direction of the UNDE Executive Vice-President, the successful candidate will:

- advise and assist UNDE members on matters relating to the interpretation and application of collective agreements, federal public service legislation and related regulations and procedures;
- prepare briefs, reports and letters on behalf of members in support of grievances, complaints and appeals;
- provide third level representation on grievances before departmental authorities, labor tribunals, commissions, etc;
- prepare and forward grievance files for arbitration hearings;
- attend specified local and management meetings; and
- support and promote union goals and objectives as well as PSAC and UNDE Constitution, Bylaws and Regulations.

- Experience in providing direct representation to union members;
- Knowledge of National Joint Council (NJC) Directives, Treasury Board policies and directives, PSSRA/PSLRA, PSEA, Canada Labour Code, and Financial Administration Act;
- Demonstrated ability to interpret collective agreement language;
- Demonstrated ability to research jurisprudence and develop cases;
- Familiarity with Alternate Dispute Resolution (ADR) and Informal Conflict Management (ICMS);
- Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing in both English and French;
- High level of interpersonal skills;
- Knowledge of union principles; and
- Knowledge of DND will be considered an asset.

$64,676 (USO 2 - Step 2) in accordance AEU Unit 14 Collective Agreement.

All applications must be received by the end of business day on November 4, 2005.

Candidates should send their confidential applications to:

UNDE EVP
116 Albert Street, Suite 700
Ottawa, Ontario K1P 5G3
Fax (613) 594-8233
chambem@unde.org