Coordinator, Faculty Negotiations

Who We Are

Simon Fraser University is a leading research university, advancing an inclusive and sustainable future. Our purpose – the essence of SFU – is to create and connect knowledge, learning and community for deeper understanding and meaningful impact. We are committed to fostering excellence, innovation, belonging and community in all that we do.

About the Role

Reporting jointly to the Vice‑President Academic on all academic matters and to the Vice‑President People, Equity and Inclusion on matters related to equity and employee experience, Faculty Relations leads employer relations with the SFU Faculty Association bargaining unit and directs and administers all employment‑related processes associated with the faculty career life cycle.

The Coordinator, Faculty Negotiations is responsible for coordinating the activities of the University negotiating team for the collective bargaining process. The role ensures that all required information relating to the negotiations is recorded, compiled, and catalogued. The Coordinator prepares research and reports for consideration by the Chief Negotiator and the negotiating team.

The ideal candidate is highly detail‑oriented and consistently exercises exceptional confidentiality, discretion, and judgment. They have strong written and verbal communication skills and can turn complex information into clear, concise summaries. Proficient in Microsoft Office, they manage coordination, documentation, and deadlines with accuracy and professionalism.

Full Job Description

Qualifications

Undergraduate degree and four years of related experience including experience in project coordination, planning, research and communications, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

• Excellent communication skills (oral, written and presentation).
• Excellent research and analytical skills with the ability to synthesize complex information into reports and communications.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality, and to exercise initiative, diplomacy and discretionary judgment.
• Ability to interpret and apply collective agreements and University policies.
• Ability to work independently, establish priorities, meet deadlines, and work on a number of different initiatives concurrently.

What We Offer

At SFU, our goal is to ensure our people are valued and supported by promoting a healthy work‑life balance, professional growth and development, as well as a safe and respectful workplace. We offer temporary employees who belong in the Administrative Professional Excluded Staff group (APEX) :

Additional Information

The assignment end date is August 1, 2026.

The pay range is the span between the minimum and maximum base salary for the position. The midpoint of the range is approximately halfway between the minimum and the maximum and represents an employee that possesses full job knowledge, qualifications and experience for the position. In the normal course, employees will be hired, transferred or promoted between the minimum and midpoint of the pay range.

Please include your cover letter and resume in one attachment.

SFU is an equity employer and strongly encourages applications from all qualified individuals including women, Indigenous Peoples, visible minorities, people of all sexual orientations and gender identities, persons with disabilities, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of the university.

We are committed to ensuring that the application and interview process is accessible to all applicants. If you require any assistance or accommodations, please contact pei_reception@sfu.ca.

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