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Your Union is seeking members in good standing who are interested in representing Unifor Local 531 on the upcoming Pay Equity Committee at WestJet.
This is an important opportunity to help shape a fair and transparent pay equity process for our members and your participation will be fully paid for by the Company
We are seeking two volunteers - one primary representative and one alternate representative who will replace the primary due to absence.
Why This Matters
The Pay Equity Act was established to correct historic gender-based pay disparities and ensure workplaces identify and fix unfair differences in compensation. By serving as a union representative on this committee, you help protect members’ rights and ensure the process is transparent, informed, and fair. Your voice matters in a process designed to ensure equity across jobs in a large and diverse workforce.
What Pay Equity Committee Members Do
As a committee member, you’ll play a central role in developing and implementing the Pay Equity Plan under the federal Pay Equity Act that ensures comparable work that is predominantly done by women and gender-diverse employees is fairly valued and compensated
Key Responsibilities
Members on a Pay Equity Committee work collaboratively with representatives from the employer, unions, and non-union employees. Together you will:
- Identify job classes in the workplace
- Determine gender predominance
- Assess and value work performed
- Compare pay and compensation between job classes to identify inequities.
- Help build the Pay Equity Plan that addresses any gaps found in pay for work of equal value.
- Participate in consensus-based decision making with other committee members.
Committee members often attend meetings, review workplace job data, and participate in discussions that influence pay equity outcomes. Employers are required to provide time off work, access to space, tools, and training to support your role.
Support
- Paid time away from operational shifts
- Training provided by the union
Key Qualities for Pay Equity Representatives
- Analytical Skills.
- Attention to Detail.
- Understanding of pay equity, gender studies, social justice, or human resources is a definite asset.
- Strong Communication Skills.
- Collaboration & Teamwork.
- Integrity & Confidentiality.
- Problem-Solving & Critical Thinking.
- Organizational Skills.
- Empathy & Union Member-Focused Perspective.
- Willingness to Learn.
How to Apply
If you are a union member who identifies as a woman and are interested in serving as the Primary Pay Equity Representative or Alternate Representative, please contact Erica Kelly, President at @email
This is a chance to represent your coworkers, gain experience, and help shape a fair outcome for all workers at WestJet.