JAZZ Members: Vacancies for (3) Women's Advocate and (1) Health & Safety Coordinator

February 7, 2025 at 10:35 AM

Unifor Local 2002 is accepting applications for the Women's Advocate for Jazz position.

• (1) Bilingual
• (1) Eastern Region
• (1) Western Region

The Company agrees to provide the Women’s Advocate representatives with a guarantee of eight (8) hours of Company paid release time per month. The release will be arranged prior to the first of the month if possible. In addition, the Company will agree to a paid release on an ad hoc basis as required for issues which arise.
The Company (Jazz Aviation LP) agrees to pay for the Women's Advocates travel time, registration costs for training, lodging, transportation, meals and other reasonable expenses where necessary and subject to management approval.

The negotiated language is as follows:

LETTER OF INTENT #1 – WOMEN’S ADVOCATE POSITION
The Company and Union agree upon ratification of the tentative agreement to implement the following language on a trial basis for a period of eighteen (18) months to evaluate the effectiveness of this position. At the end of this trial period the parties will meet and discuss the incorporation of this LOI into a formal Letter of Understanding to form part of the Collective Agreement. The Union will provide the Company with information pertaining to the usage of the Women’s Advocate position as part of the evaluation.

Recognition – In addition to the current resources as per the Company sponsored EAP and available HR employer supported programs, the parties recognize that female employees may sometimes need to discuss with another woman matters such as violence or abuse at home or workplace harassment. They may also need to find out about specialized resources in the community such as counselors or women’s shelters to assist them in dealing with these and other issues.

Selection – The parties agree to recognize the need for the role of Women’s Advocate in the workplace. The Women’s Advocate(s) will be selected by Unifor and will be a female Jazz employee. The successful candidate(s) will agree to perform the Women’s Advocate position for a minimum twelve (12) month period. The selection will be subject to approval by the Company’s HR representative.

Scope – The Women's Advocate(s) will meet with female employees as required to discuss problems with them and refer them to the appropriate agency when necessary. The Company and the Union will develop appropriate communications to inform employees about the role of the Women's Advocate(s) and will communicate contact information.

Training – The Women's Advocate(s) will participate in an initial forty (40) hours training program organized by Unifor (formally the CAW) and annually a three (3) day training program including travel time. The Company may select a representative to participate in the aforementioned training.

Application – The Company commits to making every reasonable effort to provide the Women's Advocate(s) to access to a confidential phone line in the workplace. Additionally, the company commits to making every reasonable effort to provide access to a confidential office should an issue arise in the workplace that requires immediate action.

Release – The Company agrees to a maximum of three Women's Advocate positions, preferably to include coverage by region. Consideration for the foregoing will include at least one (1) French speaking advocate for the province of Quebec to be included in the total number of regional Women Advocate’s positions.
The Company (Jazz Aviation LP) agrees to provide the Women's Advocate representatives with a guarantee of eight (8) hours Company paid release time per month. The release will be arranged prior to the first of the month if possible. In addition, the Company will agree to a paid release on an ad hoc basis as required for issues which arise.

The Company agrees to pay for the Women's Advocates travel time, registration costs for training, lodging, transportation, meals and other reasonable expenses where necessary and subject to management approval.

Any Jazz Unifor member in good standing interested in applying should send a cover letter and resume outlining their reasons for applying along with their experience no later than 1200 noon EST on February 28^th, 2025

The successful candidate will report to the President of Local 2002. Only qualified applicants will be interviewed.
The Jazz CSA/ACS Health and Safety Coordinator position is an appointed 3-year term following the Unifor Local 2002 Bylaws.  Following the Unifor National Constitution and Unifor Local 2002 bylaws and the Jazz Collective Agreement, the position of a part-time/as-required National Health and Safety Coordinator is being posted. The term of office is for three years.   

The duties and responsibilities will be as follows:

• Administer the affairs of the Local Union which are related to safety and health issues
• Assisting/Training the District Chairpersons in establishing Health and Safety committees
•  Assist with the development and delivery of related training programs on behalf of the Local
•  Conducting educational seminars and workshops for the membership
• Assisting in the investigation of workplace accidents and unsafe or unhealthy working conditions
• Deal with WCB-related issues in the workplace
• Meet with all districts to establish a consistent and effective workplace Health and Safety policy
• Preparing information materials for distribution to the membership and other functions as may be determined by the National Health and Safety Coordinator, President, or the Executive Board
• To monitor compliance with all legal requirements on behalf of the Local
• Must be active in the community and trade union movement in the area of health and safety
• Other responsibilities as directed by the National CAW Health and Safety Director, President, and/or the Executive Board of the Local

 As per 4.12.01 of the Unifor Local 2002 Bylaws, "Local 2002 Health and Safety Coordinator(s) shall be appointed by the President of the National Union, Unifor with the recommendation of the Local Union's Executive Board."

Note: This is not a full-time position. Time off will be granted as required for this position as outlined in the Collective Agreement. The successful candidate will report to the President.
 
Any Jazz member in good standing interested in applying should send a resume outlining their particular experience in the area of Health and Safety and the reasons for applying for the position no later than 12 noon EST  on February 28^th, 2025.  

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