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The Alberta Teachers Associationinvites applications for the position ofBenefits and Labour Relations Membership SpecialistPermanent full-time Work location: Barnett House (11010 142 Street NW), EdmontonAs the professional organization of Alberta teachers, the Alberta Teachers Association (ATA) promotes and advances public education, supports teachers professional practice and serves as the advocate for its members. We are proud to retain our status as one of Albertas Top 85 Employers for consecutive years. We offer the following:A 35-hour work week, a minimum of four weeks of paid vacation, plus multiple other categories for days off to support your work/life balanceA competitive salary between $77,443 to a maximum of $97,460A full range of 100 per cent employer-paid benefits for you and your eligible family membersFree on-site parking, on-site gym, outdoor patio, cafeteria, library and multifaith/quiet spacesThe opportunityReporting to the Associate Coordinator, Teacher Employment Membership Support, the Benefits and Labour Relations Membership Specialist, provides administrative support in handling grievances, for labour relations processes and to organize workshops and seminars. Specifically, this position is responsible for the following:Proofreading and summarizing agreements; coordinating ratification logistics; drafting reports and correspondencePreparing and filing applications while ensuring compliance with Labour Relations Board proceduresAssigning file numbers to grievances and creating working filesTracking file timelines and remindersCoordinating files and providing working file research material to the legal counselIssuing standard correspondence for routine grievances and drafting correspondence for the approval of senior staff in the case of unique grievancesDrafting and preparing case reports for the Teacher Employment Membership Support (Collective Bargaining) addendum to Provincial Executive Council (PEC)Providing administrative support for Healthy Interactions conferences and Teacher Growth, Supervision and Evaluation conferences by finalizing contracts for venues, finding advertisers, managing registration, arranging accommodation and catering, and preparing conference materials in consultation with the conference directorProviding administrative support for the Leadership Essentials Conference by finalizing contracts for the venue, deciding on a theme, finding advertisers, managing registration, arranging accommodation and catering, preparing and editing conference materials and arranging tax exemptions for guest speakers in consultation with the conference directorProviding administrative support for the Leadership Speaker Series by finalizing contracts for the venue, deciding on a theme, finding advertisers, managing registration, arranging accommodation and catering, preparing and editing related materials and arranging tax exemptions for guest speakers in consultation with the conference directorTracking requests from members, school boards and subgroups for workshops and seminars, and collaborating with staff officers to determine which workshops and seminars will be offered and who will present themProviding administrative support for the International Cooperation Program by receiving and processing applications and performing other work that supports the recruitment of teachers into the program; answering routine staff and applicant queries related to the program, organizing program promotion through news releases and social media, organizing feedback from references, preparing working documents, maintaining records and gathering materials to produce reportsServing as administrative secretary for the Canadian Teachers Federation committee by making meeting arrangements, drafting agendas, preparing and assembling documents, taking/preparing minutes, producing addenda for PEC and maintaining committee recordsQualificationsA certificate or diploma in a related field (human resources, labour relations, ability management, pension administration)A completed (or in the process of completing) designation of Certified Employee Benefit SpecialistThree (3) years of administrative or case management experience in a professional setting (equivalencies with education may be considered)Experience with grievance arbitration management and administrationExperience dealing with labour relations administrationExperience working in a unionized and/or member-driven environmentCompetence using Microsoft Office applicationsStrong critical thinking, problem solving and organizational skillsStrong customer service, communications and interpersonal skillsAbility to multitask, prioritize work, manage shifting priorities and cope with simultaneous demandsAbility to maintain a calm and professional demeanor during periods of high stressKnowledge of pension legislation and policies is preferredExperience with records management theory and application is an assetKnowledge of member databases is an assetHow to apply: Applications can be submitted by 4 PM on May 7, 2026.As an employer, the ATA aims to reflect and respond to the diversity of our membership, staff and the public.To help us better serve our members across the province, diverse applicants or candidates who speak more than one language are encouraged to identify these assets in their employment application.The Alberta Teachers Association thanks all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.