Come join the Northwood team!

Since 1962, Northwood has led the way as Nova Scotia's most dynamic continuing care organization committed to innovation and change. Northwood is the largest not-for-profit continuing care organization in Atlantic Canada and is recognized both here at home and across Canada as an extraordinary example of the power of social justice, but we like to call it the power of love! When life changes, and society changes, Northwood leads the way, incorporating revolutionary designed, responsive care. From new ideas to new technologies, we are empowered to do this, because our focus is on people!

Northwood is currently accepting applications for a Administrative Assistant - Labour Relations reporting to the Labour Relations Manager

Qualifications:

• Community College Diploma; a one year administrative or business course
• Two years of relevant work experience
• Knowledge of office equipment (e.g. photocopier, fax machine) required
• Proficiency in typing (50 words per minute) required
• Experience working in a similar environment is considered an asset

Major Responsibilities:

• Provides administrative support to the Labour Relations Manager; Labour Relations Advisor and Senior Director People Services
• Provides administrative support to The Attendance Support Program
• Supports Labour Management Meetings for all bargaining units
• Supports the Collective Bargaining process
• Supports the development and preparation of quarterly reports
• Supports the development of letters, presentations and education material
• Schedules and attends Labour Management Meetings; supports agenda planning, takes & prepares minutes, provides support to follow up action plans
• Attends Labour Relations meetings as required; acts as note taker, prepares reports as required
• Supports the coordination of collective bargaining; scheduling meetings; preparing and circulating applicable documents as required
• Maintains the union representative and contact database
• Updates the Labour Relations Tracker database as required
• Collects and enters employment equity information
• Collates information for, and prepares quarterly People Services and Labour Relations reports
• Coordinates scheduling activities for department specific education and training activities
• Supports the development and review of Labour Relations and related policies and procedures
• Collates data for, and prepares quarterly reports
• Prepares and distributes various seniority lists in line with the collective agreements
• Other duties as required

Salary / Benefits: As per Northwood Scale

Hours of Work: 48 hours bi-weekly

Effective: ASAP

Salary/Benefits: As per Northwood Scale

To Apply: Please visit our Career Page at northwoodcareers.itacit.com to apply. Please include a current resume and cover letter.

Northwood is proud to be an inclusive employer who encourages diverse applicants. We thank all applicants however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.