GTAA Members: Posting for (1) Women’s Advocate Position

September 29, 2025 at 10:06 AM
The Unifor GTAA Women's Advocate is a negotiated position in the collective agreement between Unifor and GTAA. The position is subject to review and reposting each time a collective agreement is ratified.
The women’s advocate provides referrals on issues such as sexual assault, domestic violence, suicide prevention, depression, pregnancy, stress, separation and divorce.

The role of the women’s advocate is to listen and provide support, offer information and appropriate resources, and follow up confidentially.  The term of office is three years (3), and the successful candidate will report to the President of Unifor Local 2002.

For specific language regarding the women’s advocate position, please see the following from the Unifor-GTAA Collective Agreement:
 
Women’s Advocate
10:17 The parties recognize that women employees may sometimes need to discuss with another woman on matters such as violence, domestic violence, and/or harassment. There may also be a need to identify specialized resources in the community, such as counsellors or women’s shelters, to assist in dealing with these and any other issues brought forward. For this reason, the parties agree to recognize the role of the Women’s Advocate in the workplace. The Women’s Advocate will be determined by the Union from amongst the female bargaining unit employees.

The Advocate will meet and discuss with female members as required, and refer them to the appropriate resources when necessary. The Women’s Advocate may also, with the permission of the employee, engage with internal resources to provide support in certain situations.
 
10:18 The Company agrees to provide access to a confidential phone line and voice mail that can be maintained by the Women’s Advocate and that is accessible for female employees to contact the Women’s Advocate. As well, the Company will provide access to a private office so that confidentiality can be maintained when a female employee is meeting with the Women’s Advocate.
 
10:19 The Company and the Union will develop appropriate communications to inform female employees about the role of the Women’s Advocate, including contact numbers.
 
10:20 The Women’s Advocate will participate in an initial 40-hour basic training program and an annual three (3) day update training program delivered by the Unifor National Women’s Department.
 
10:21 The Women’s Advocate will be there to help women access workplace or community services and support them through this process.  The Women’s Advocate will also receive training by the Company on workplace harassment policy processes and appropriate referrals.
  
Individuals interested in applying for the Unifor GTAA Women’s Advocate position should send a resume and cover letter outlining their particular experience and reasons for applying for the position no later than October 9^th at 1700 EDT.

Only qualified applicants will be interviewed. Please mail, fax or email your statement of qualifications and cover letter to: