Deputy Director, CBTU

Exceptional Leadership Opportunity
Deputy Director, CBTU
The Organization
Canada’s Building Trades Unions (CBTU) is the national voice for over half a million construction workers
in Canada – members of 14 international unions who work in over 60 different trades and occupations,
and generate 14% of Canada’s GDP. CBTU’s mission is to represent all workers in the building,
construction, fabrication and maintenance industry and support their efforts to improve working conditions
and quality of life. In pursuit of its goals CBTU continuously seeks to build its workforce and strengthen its
industry by providing solutions that meet the challenges of our changing, energy-conscious world, and by
delivering unmatched value for contractors and owners – proving that developing a partnership with
CBTU is the best investment they will ever make. For further information: www.buildingtrades.ca
The Opportunity
This newly created position has been established to build the capacity of the CBTU to serve its members
and expand its reach in negotiating major construction projects and collective bargaining agreements.
Reporting to the Canadian Director, the Deputy Director will provide support to the Director in executing
the affairs of the CBTU and will share the leadership of the highly skilled and professional national office
staff. The Deputy Director will be a champion for the advancement and diversity of the skilled trades, and
for apprenticeship in the Building Trades.
Key Job Functions:
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Support and represent the Canadian Director in leading and executing the affairs of the CBTU;
Provide direction to Government Relations, Workforce Development and Communications staff;
Develop trusted and productive working relationships with: the 15 international unions; Canadian
Executive Board; CBTU officials and affiliates; provincial Councils; local unions, government
officials; politicians; and construction industry owners, contractors and representatives;
Promote workforce outreach and development, including apprenticeship and qualification matters;
Represent the CBTU at events, conferences, committees, working groups and councils;
Deal with affiliated unions and contractors in problem-solving, bargaining and administration; and
Develop and implement national programs for the construction and maintenance industries.
Selection Criteria:
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Post-secondary education would be an asset, or equivalent training and experience
Several years or more experience in trade union management or representation, including labour
relations
Construction trades experience and certification is a definite asset
Fluency in one official language and some proficiency in the other is an asset
Influential management skills with proven ability to effectively lead and develop staff
To apply in confidence, please send your resume and cover letter to [email protected]
For additional information contact:
Morgan Sinclair at 204-926-3006 (Manitoba and Eastern Canada)
Tomoya Ouchi at 403-294-3784 (Saskatchewan and Western Canada)