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Secretariat, Commission for Labor ation

Research Positions Available

The Commission for Labor ation is an international body established under

the North American Agreement on Labor ation (NAALC), a supplementary

accord to NAFTA. The NAALC commits the three countries to protecting labor

rights, improving working conditions and living standards, and promoting

cooperation on labor issues across North America. The CLC Secretariat, located

in Washington, D.C., is the administrative and research arm of the Commission.

The CLC Secretariat is currently seeking candidates from Mexico, Canada or the

United States for five research positions.

The Positions

Researchers at the Secretariat design, conduct and author comparative studies on

labor and employment issues in North America. They may also be called upon to

organize seminars, make conference presentations and undertake related tasks.

The available positions are in the following fields:

Economics (Labor Markets and International Trade). To conduct and/or

coordinate comparative research on labor market trends and structures in North

America, labor migration, the impact of continental integration on labor

markets, and linkages between trade and labor standards. Strong statistical and

econometric skills are essential for this position.

Economics (Labor Market Institutions and Policy). To conduct and/or coordinate

comparative research on North American labor market institutions (e.g., training

and skills development systems, employment systems, work organization) and labor

market and social policies.

Labor and Employment Law. To conduct and/or coordinate comparative research on

North American labor and employment laws (including collective labor law,

employment standards, OH & S legislation, and employment discrimination and equal

pay law) and on international labor law.

Industrial Relations. To conduct and/or coordinate comparative research on

labor-management relations in North America, including workplace change,

labor-management partnerships, dispute resolution, collective bargaining, trade

unionism, industrial conflict and transnational labor-management issues.

Human Resources Management. To conduct and/or coordinate comparative research

on human resources management in North America, including workplace safety,

organizational innovation, productivity improvement, employee involvement, human

resource management in multinational corporations, and transnational diffusion

of best practices.

Qualifications

Applicants must hold an advanced degree in an appropriate discipline and have

experience in designing, conducting and successfully completing research

projects. Excellent communications skills (verbal and written) in one of the

Secretariat's official languages (English, French and Spanish), as well as a

functional knowledge of at least one of the other two languages, are a must.

Candidates must be able to work both independently and as part of a team.

Preference will be given to candidates with a background in international or

comparative research in their field, multi- or interdisciplinary training, and

experience working in a multilinguistic/multicultural setting.

Appointment and Remuneration

Appointments to the Secretariat are normally for an initial period of three

years, with a possibility of extension for up to three additional years. Initial

appointments of two years may be considered. Salaries (after tax) range from

$40,000 to $65,000 US depending on experience and qualifications. An excellent

benefits package is included.

How to Apply

Letters of application, accompanied by a curriculum vitae, the names and

addresses of three references, and a brief writing sample, should be sent to the

Secretariat's Director of Research at the address below. Applications will be

accepted until the positions are filled.

More information about the Secretariat, job descriptions and details of the

terms and conditions of employment, are available on the Secretariat's web site.

Secretariat of the Commission for Labor ation

1211 Connecticut Ave., N.W., Suite 200

Washington, D.C. 20036-2716

www.naalc.org