Vacancy on Mediation Services Resource Bank

The Mediation Services Resource Bank (MSRB) is currently looking to fill a vacancy on its team.

The MSRB consists of twelve members trained in mediation and conflict resolution. They volunteer their time preparing and facilitating mediations between
OSSTF/FEESO members who are in conflict.

Qualifications:

• Previous experience in successful conflict resolution at the workplace, Bargaining Unit, and/or District level would be
  beneficial,
• fluency in written and spoken French is an asset, and
• twelve-month employees are encouraged to apply.

Duties:

• members are required to prepare and set the groundwork for mediation sessions they are assigned,
• members may be required to travel to every part of the province to perform mediations between members, and
• members are required to provide training in conflict resolution for members.

Requirements:

• The MSRB meets two times per year (fall and spring) for up to 1½ days,
• members must also be willing to engage in ongoing training, and
• members must be able to secure release time from their District and/or Bargaining Unit to attend meetings, perform mediations, and participate in training.

The deadline for applications is October 16. Interested candidates are to submit, via mail, email or fax, a letter of application describing your interest and experience in mediation and conflict resolution, resume or curriculum vitae, and a letter of reference from an elected/appointed OSSTF/FEESO District/Bargaining Unit/Sector Representative.

Send submissions to Gary Fenn, OSSTF/FEESO 60 Mobile Drive, ON, M4A 2P3; Fax: 416.751.7079; Email: gary.fenn@osstf.ca.