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Labour Relations Officer - Term up to one year Employment Term: full-time Position length: Term up to one year Posted on: Apr07,2026 Closes on: Apr20,2026 -5:00 PM Pay Band: 16 ($60.65 to $72.78) Posting Number: 2026-09 internal/external job posting Description: The Saskatchewan Government and General Employees Union (SGEU) has a rich 100-year history as a made-in-Saskatchewan labour partner. We are a membership driven union that advocates for healthy productive work environments and inclusive representation. OUR WORKPLACE SGEU fosters a collaborative work environment rooted in excellence, providing a range of labour relations services to over20,000 members across Saskatchewan. Guided by a culture of teamwork, professionalism and accountability, we operate on the traditional territories of Treaty4 (Regina) and Treaty6 (Saskatoon and Prince Albert) and the homeland of the Mtis nation. We are grateful for the opportunity to live and work on these lands and remain committed to advancing truth and reconciliation. WHO YOU ARE Completed or have an equivalent combination of a postsecondary education in social services, industrial relations or human resources, combined with extensive experience as an advocate and/or elected leader. Thorough understanding of a unions legal framework and environment, including statutes such as the Saskatchewan Employment Act and The Saskatchewan Human Rights Code. Experience working in an automated office environment using most features of Microsoft Office365 such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and TEAMS. Technical experience guiding collective bargaining, interpreting collective agreement language, researching, presenting, problemsolving and leading dispute resolution processes such as grievances, conciliation and mediation. Proven track record establishing and maintaining functional relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Excellent written and oral communication skills, typically demonstrated by preparing memberemployer communication, grievance file documentation, facilitating workshops and oral arguments. Requirements Demonstrated experience providing collective agreement interpretation and a variety of legal statutes and human resources issues. Ability to evaluate collective agreements and provide strategic advice to elected Union leadership. Comprehensive understanding of arbitration and Labour Relations Board processes. Demonstrated record of contract interpretation, grievance resolution, drafting language for agreements. Knowledge of and experience providing support to members on LTD, OHS, WCB or protected benefits or leaves, and ensuring our members physical and psychological safety comes first in their workplaces. Proven experience researching and problemsolving complex workplace issues to support member needs. Demonstrated experience analyzing legislation, policies, collective agreements and labour movement trends. Experience advocating while exercising sound judgment and decision making. Ability to work independently, plan and organize multiple responsibilities and projects to meet deadlines. Ability to facilitate and instruct at labour schools and other training and/or policy events sponsored by the Union and the labour movement. OUR BENEFITS Earned days off Extended health care benefits $500/year Health Spending Account Pension plan (10% employer funded, 8% employee funded) LongTerm Disability coverage Continued education and professional development HOURS OF WORK This position is headquartered in Regina, SK. SGEUs LRO positions are designated as field staff and work 144 hours in a fourweek averaging period during SGEUs hours of operation 8:00am5:00pm. Labour Relations Officers may be required to travel throughout Saskatchewan, including some overnight stays. OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY SGEU is committed to the full participation of diversity groups. These groups include all equity groups recognized by the Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission: Indigenous Peoples, Members of Visible Minority Groups, Racialized Groups, Persons with Disabilities, Women in UnderRepresented Roles, as well as LGBTQ2s+ persons and Newcomers to Saskatchewan. HOW TO APPLY If this role and SGEU sound like an exciting fit for you, we invite you to apply! Candidates must be eligible to work in Canada. Required work permits or other authorizations which may be required are the sole responsibility of the candidates applying. Candidates are asked to provide a cover letter and rsum detailing specific experience as it relates to this competition . Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. USW Local9841 qualified candidates will be given first consideration. 43540th Street East Prince Albert, SKS6W0A5 #J-18808-Ljbffr