Under the direction of the Coordinator, Representation Section, the Grievance and Adjudication Officer is responsible for:

• Representing the PSAC and/or members before various boards or administrative tribunals and arbitrators appointed under the collective agreement as well as through mediation or similar processes;
• Providing advice and guidance to Component and PSAC officers in the interpretation and application of federal labour and human rights legislation, or of provincial and territorial labour and 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 and the gathering of related evidence;
• Analyzing cases unresolved at the final level of the grievance process with a view to proceeding to adjudication or arbitration;
• Researching and preparing grievance cases to be presented at adjudication / arbitration and acts as advocate for the grievor;
• Negotiating grievance settlements with various employers to obviate the need for a formal hearing;
• Reviewing arbitration or adjudication decisions with a view to proceeding to the Federal Court or other judicial bodies on questions of law or jurisdiction;
• Assisting in the preparation of training and development courses, and participating in or conducting grievance and adjudication seminars, workshops or formal courses;
• Preparing articles or bulletins on the subject of grievances and arbitration/adjudication for the information and education of the membership;
• Performing other Branch functions as required.