Bilingual Lead Negotiator, Collective Bargaining

Job Description

Our federal government client is seeking the services of a Bilingual Lead Negotiator, Collective Bargaining, to join their team. This is a 1-year remote contract with 2 optional periods. Travel to Calgary will be required on an as-needed basis.Key Responsibilities (including but not limited to):

Act as a resource and provide advice on the negotiation strategy.

Conduct preparatory meetings for collective bargaining

Determine and coordinate the gathering and preparation of information required for negotiations

Prepare draft proposals and final proposals

Lead and conduct negotiations, including preparing and recommending bargaining positions, responses and strategies, and drafting effective contract language.

Participate in a debriefing session with management on completed negotiations.

Qualifications:

Experience acting as a chief employer negotiator in several rounds of collective b...