The City of Saskatoon seeks an experienced Lead Negotiator to lead collective bargaining in a multi-union environment, reporting to the Chief Human Resources Officer. This permanent full-time role involves developing negotiation strategies, providing labour relations advice, and managing negotiations to achieve sustainable, legally compliant outcomes aligned with the City's priorities.
Key Responsibilities
Lead collective bargaining as principal spokesperson and advisor to the Chief Human Resources Officer on negotiations and labour relations matters
Develop and execute negotiation strategies aligned with organizational goals, including multi-year bargaining strategy
Perform collective agreement costings, proposal costing, and ensure mandate compliance
Draft, review and edit collective bargaining proposals, offers for settlement, tentative agreements and Council Reports
Manage, coach, mentor and perform performance management of assigned professional and technical staff
Qualifications
Degree in Labour or Industrial Relations or related field
Ten years' related experience in human resources with emphasis in labour relations
Five years' experience in a Lead Negotiator capacity
Successful negotiation experience, preferably in municipal or public sector
Demonstrated experience in costing collective agreements and advanced knowledge of negotiation techniques and strategies
At a glance
Location: Saskatoon, SK, CA
Term: Permanent Full Time
Labour Group: ESA
Posting: 5792
Closing Date: Open until filled
Reporting to: Chief Human Resources Officer
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