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Posted on October 02, 2024 by Employer details International Union of Operating Engineers Local 793
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*Job Profile:* Under the general direction of the Business Manager and reporting to the Labour Relations Manager, the successful applicant will join our in-house legal team and can expect a varied and exciting practice that will include litigation, legal writing, government relations work and much more. *Job Responsibilities / Duties:* 1. To provide legal counsel, advice, and to take carriage of files on issues related to labour relations by: * researching legislation and relevant case law to ensure that the policies and collective agreements of Local 793 are compliant with the law; * providing advice to Business Representatives regarding workplace issues and grievances; * assessing the legal strengths and weaknesses of a given case; * recommending a course of action to reach a suitable settlement; * preparing grievances, pleadings and filings before the OLRB, private arbitration or the courts, as is required; * engaging in proactive dispute resolution and mediation; * collecting and evaluating evidence to support the position of the Local or its grievors; * communicating with opposing counsel, the grievor, and area offices as required; * assisting with the preparation of presentations and continuing education to the organization, its representatives and agents; * providing counsel and support to the Labour Relations Manager and area offices during monthly meetings, general membership meetings, special called meetings, ratification meetings, etc.; * representing the interests of the Local and litigating cases through the arbitration process and on judicial review; * drafting, implementing and interpreting settlement agreements; * assisting the Local in the negotiation of collective agreements. 2. To support the organizing initiatives of the Local by: * advising the organizers on legal issues and strategies relating to organizing campaigns; * preparing and/or reviewing all legal documents required for the certification applications; * filing applications for certification at the OLRB and filing further submissions and argument as required in support of the application; * representing the Local at case management hearings, mediations and in hearings related to certification applications; * providing advice to organizers in respect to representation votes; * providing advice to representatives on reaching first collective agreements and taking any legal steps to ensure a collective agreement is reached. 3. To support delinquency grievances by: * reviewing the legal requirements of the collective agreement; * recommending a course of action to address a delinquent employer; * approving the grievance documents on behalf of the Local; * presenting delinquency cases to the Labour Relations Board; * interpreting the decision and advising of enforcement steps related to delinquency settlements and decisions. 4. To perform other related duties as required, including but not limited to: * providing direction to the legal administrative assistant and labour relations administrative assistant as necessary; * providing legal advice on the Local's and OETIO's policies and procedures; * providing legal advice to the management of the Local on contractor human resource issues; * providing legal advice to the management of the Local on jurisdictional issues; * assisting with the preparation of articles related to labour relations for distribution in the Local's publications; * assisting with the preparation and presentation of papers and appearances before government on issues of policies affecting the Local; * representing the Local at coroner's inquests as required; * participating in construction industry and mining industry specific training. *Job Requirements:* * Must have a JD or LLB and be licensed to practice law in Ontario; * Minimum of 2 years of experience post call to the bar; * A background in labour law would be considered a strong asset; * A solid understanding of or experience in the construction industry would be co- LocationOakville, ON
- Workplace information On site
- SalaryNot available
- Terms of employment Full time
- Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies 1 vacancy
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