Samsic Vancouver Members: Posting Women’s Advocate

July 14, 2026 at 3:17 PM

Unifor Local 2002 is accepting applications for the Women’s Advocate position. This position is a negotiated position in the collective agreement between Unifor Local 2002 and Samsic Vancouver. The role of the advocate is to listen and provide support, offer information and appropriate resources, and follow up confidentially. 

Individuals interested in applying for the Samsic Vancouver - Women’s Advocate position should send a resume outlining their experience and reasons for applying by July 21st, 2026, by 1700 PT.

The term of office will be effective once the successful applicant receives the required initial 40-hour basic training session.

For specific language regarding the women’s advocate position, please refer to the following:

ARTICLE 15 

15.01 WOMAN’S ADVOCATE
The Company and the Union recognize that female employees may sometimes need to discuss with another woman matters such as violence or abuse at home. For this reason, the parties agree to recognize the role of a female member as the Women’s Advocate.

The Woman’s Advocate will meet with female members as required, discuss problems with them and refer them to the appropriate agency when necessary.  The Women’s Advocate will attempt to schedule all employee meetings in a manner that does not interfere with work responsibilities. The Company will not unreasonably withhold consent, and the Union will be responsible for paying the time for the Advocate and/or the employee.

When it is possible and upon request, the Company will also provide access to a private office so 
that confidentiality can be maintained when an employee is meeting with the Woman’s Advocate.
The Company and the Union will develop appropriate communications to inform employees about the advocacy role and contact numbers to reach the Advocate.

The Advocate is an unpaid position. The Union will provide all required training to the Employee 
Advocate. The Company will grant leave to the Woman’s Advocate to participate in an initial forty (40)-hour training program. The Company will also allow the Advocate to participate in annual training, to a maximum of three days. At least thirty (30) days in advance, the Advocate will need to submit their request, in writing, to the Company. All training for the Advocate will be organized and paid for by the Union.