Research Officer

Career Opportunities : Research Officer (1369)Branch : Negotiations and Programs Branch Section : Negotiations Position GlobalLinguistic Level : C1Job Band : Band 11 UNIFOR 2025 Union : UNIFOR 2025Search Area : Internal; Membership; PublicClosing Date : 01 / 31 / 2025 Employment Equity Designation : As a result of the PSAC Workforce and Availability Analysis and in accordance with the PSAC Employment Equity Plan, preference for this position will be given to a qualified person from one of the following groups : Racially visible persons.Who are we?Founded in 1966, The Public Service Alliance of Canada is the union that represents over 230,000 workers in every province and territory in Canada and in locations around the world. PSAC is headquartered in Ottawa with regional offices across the country. PSAC strives to enhance its members’ quality of life and has been at the front of significant and successful campaigns for workplace and human rights.We will support your mental and physical health with : Flexible work arrangements. Hybrid employees may have own dedicated workstations.Group Benefits (Health, Dental, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Employee and Family Assistance), such as $7,500 for mental health professionals, that are 100% paid by employer.Defined Benefit Pension Plan (50 / 50 contribution from you and us).Three weeks' vacation to start, plus extra paid leave to support your wellness.Generous support for your professional growth and career development.Recreation allowance of $800 per year.Primary Responsibilities : Under the direction of the Coordinator of Negotiations, the Research Officer researches, analyses, and interprets data on wages, benefits, and working conditions for use in collective bargaining, represents the PSAC as a pay and benefits analyst before conciliation and arbitration boards, and prepares and presents policy or position papers, bulletins or other documents on wages, benefits, working conditions or other topics of interest to PSAC staff and members.What you will bring to the table : Education / Experience- University graduation in Economics, Industrial Relations, Public Administration or related disciplines with related experience; - OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience; Knowledge- Good knowledge of compensation policies and practices in the public and private sectors; - Good knowledge of the negotiations process; Abilities- Good researchand analytical skills.- Ability to analyze, evaluate, and interpret data; - Ability to work independently and under pressure; - Ability to work with spreadsheet and database software programs.Personal suitability- Understanding of and commitment to union and equity principles.What you need to know : - Second language skills as per the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) level indicated above. Federal Government valid SLE results can be used toward this. Preferred candidates may have their second language skills assessed as part of the hiring process.- Experience and formal training combined with demonstrated performance and ability may substitute for stipulated academic requirements.- While we appreciate all candidates’ interest, only those considered in the process will be contacted.- A full job description is available upon request.NOTES : Internal applicants should submit their résumé online through the internal career site.Indeterminate PSAC employees who meet all the qualifications of this position can request a transfer in accordance with the relevant collective agreement by uploading a cover letter indicating it is a transfer request, on or before the closing date. Please also upload a resume in your candidate profile (if not previously done) and indicate “Yes” under “Employment Information”, in your candidate profile when requesting a transfer.The objective of the PSAC's policy on Employment Equity is to achieve equality in the workplace for women, Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, persons with Disabilities, Lesbians, Gays, Bisexuals and 2SLGBTQIA+ community people.Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in the selection process. For accommodation needs or to obtain a copy of the documents in alternate format, please email #J-18808-Ljbffr