Under the direction of the Coordinator, the Grievance and Adjudication Officer is responsible for: • Representing the PSAC and/or members before various boards or administrative tribunals and arbitrators as well as through mediation or similar processes ; • Providing advice and guidance to Components and PSAC officers in the interpretation and application of labour or human rights legislation and the associated regulations; • Providing interpretation of the collective agreement and recommending or drafting changes; • Providing advice, guidance and assistance in the preparation and presentation of grievances; • Analyzing cases unresolved at the final level of the grievance for adjudication or arbitration; • Researching and preparing grievance cases and acts as advocate for the griever; • Negotiating grievance settlements with various employers to obviate the need for a formal hearing; • Reviewing arbitration or adjudication decisions; • Assisting in preparing and conducting grievance and adjudication courses, seminars, and workshops; • Preparing articles or bulletins about grievances to inform and educate the membership; • Performing other Branch functions as required.