JOB POSTING Term Staff Representative, CUPE 3902 at the University of Toronto Posted: Deadline: Position Title: Position Type: Workplace Environment: Workplace Location: Job Starts: April 22, 2015 April 29, 2015 at 5:00pm Staff Representative Twelve Month, Full Time Term Leave Replacement Union, CUPE 1281 180 Bloor Street West with occasional location work at the St. George, Scarborough and Mississauga campuses of the University of Toronto Last Week of May About CUPE 3902 CUPE 3902 is the trade union representing approximately 8,000 part-time, contract academic workers at the University of Toronto (teaching assistants, sessional lecturers and postdoctoral fellows). We are looking for someone who will be comfortable starting the job immediately, is willing to commit to a democratic union culture, work with our diverse membership, and work under the direction of, and in close collaboration with, an annually elected executive committee. Qualifications  Experience interpreting collecting agreements and handling, processing and filing of grievances  Interpretation and enforcing standards of relevant labour legislation  Negotiation Skills  Research skills in labour law, university governance and bargaining  Excellent written and oral communication skills (media relations, web and graphic design)  Understanding of organizational procedure  Experience with union training and education  Familiarity with University issues  Demonstrable interpersonal skills and the ability to work both collectively and independently  Post-secondary education Duties  Filing and processing of grievances; assisting with arbitration process; assisting/training stewards in grievance filing and processing  Act as co-chief negotiator during collective bargaining; assist in tasks associated with negotiations  Membership Service: advise members with resolving work-related problems  Act as resource and advisor to local executive and assist in carrying out of its duties  Assist with the production of Local publications  Assist in planning and implementation of union campaigns and mobilization  Provide advice to local officers; act as liaison between other campus groups and labour organizations CUPE 3902 is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals without discrimination. CUPE 3902 is a unionized employer with a competitive wage and benefit package. This position is salaried and pays $72,386.32 /annum, with a contracted raise upon completion of the 6-month probationary period. Please send applications, including cover letter and resume, as single pdf file to hiring@cupe3902.org