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Staff Research Officer
University of Winnipeg Faculty Association
2 to 2.5 days/wk

The University of Winnipeg Faculty Association (UWFA) is seeking a part-time staff researcher (2 to 2.5 days/week) to assist with the following:

Responsibilities:

- Provide research support and other expertise to assist the Association with collective bargaining;
- Provide research support and assistance for grievance handling;
- Provide support for other activities undertaken by the Association, such as the Status of Women Standing Committee;
- Provide support and, when appropriate, consultation for UWFA policy development;
- Work with the UWFA Communications Standing Committee to develop information for the membership and/or the broader community;
- Report regularly, or as needed at meetings of the UWFA Executive

Qualifications:

Excellent communication and research skills. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Extensive knowledge of trade union or labour issues. Familiarity with academic unions or policy environment is preferred. A degree or extensive background/experience in law or industrial relations would be an asset.

Salary commensurate with experience

Application Deadline:No later than 4:30 pm Monday November 22

Application:

Please forward letter of application, résumé and three references to:

Karen Zoppa
c/o UWFA Office
University of Winnipeg
3S02 Sparling Hall - 515 Portage Avenue
Winnipeg MB R3B 2E9
or email to k.zoppa@uwinnipeg.ca

The University of Winnipeg Faculty Association is committed to employment equity, welcomes diversity in the workplace and encourages applications from all qualified individuals including women, members of visible minorities, aboriginal persons, and persons with disabilities. This advertisement is directed initially to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.

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