Labour Director

Job Number: 193 Department: Donor Relations & Resource Development Job Type: Full Time Close Date: 05/23/2025 Professional Areas: Career Opportunities Salary Range: Starting at $58,000 LABOUR DIRECTOR Term Position Working stronger together for social change The Labour Director at United Way Winnipeg champions and inspires union members and citizens broadly to work together to build a better Winnipeg for everyone who lives here. Supporting all aspects of the relationship between United Way and organized labour, the Labour Director, with guidance from United Way Winnipeg and the Winnipeg Labour Council, will:

• Foster strong partnerships between the Winnipeg Labour Council, Canadian Labour Congress-affiliated unions, organized Labour, and United Way Winnipeg

• Implement the Labour-informed and Board approved Labour Strategy,

• Support labour involvement in United Way Winnipegs Board of Trustees, Labour Executive Committee, Campaign Cabinet and other volunteer roles leading United Ways work

• Collaborate with unions, unionized workplaces and union locals, volunteers, and stakeholders, to support the annual United Way Winnipeg workplace campaign - developing and supporting engagement and fundraising initiatives that contribute to strengthening cultures and community relationships

• Foster and build strategic partnerships to ensure we make a meaningful difference in our community

Qualifications You are a self-driven, goal-oriented individual who is passionate about working collectively to make a difference in peoples lives. You will have a solid understanding the Labour movement and an awareness and understanding of community issues. A strongly collaborative team player, you are able to recognize strategic opportunities and can build and sustain strong relationships. You will also possess the following attributes:

• Three or more years involvement with a union as an active member
• Demonstrated engagement within Winnipegs labour community
• Strong relationship development skills
• Demonstrated commitment to a better community through volunteering or other activities
• Demonstrated project/program management skills, with excellent organizational and communication skills, including the ability to lead meetings and make presentations to large groups
• Experience with public speaking, with demonstrated competencies in developing, organizing, and facilitating labour and social issues related curriculum an asset
• A minimum of a Grade 12 or equivalent; additional relevant training and education will be considered assets
• Proficient in online meeting platforms (Zoom, Teams, etc.) for hosting meetings, outreach, and facilitation methods
• Experience with database and application software, engagement with social media platforms, and demonstrate intermediate Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint skills

United Way Winnipeg offers opportunities for personal and professional growth in a rewarding career! We offer excellent benefits including free health and dental coverage, a defined benefit pension plan, family sick leave and a generous vacation package. We also have a flexible work environment and are a fun and supportive workplace. The Collective Agreement for the position falls under a CUPE 2348 collective agreement. United Way Winnipeg is committed to achieving and maintaining a workforce that reflects the demographics of the communities we serve. Applicants are encouraged to self-declare. Please include a cover letter and resume with your application.

Information :

• Company : United Way Winnipeg
• Position : Labour Director
• Location : Winnipeg, MB
• Country : CA