Notes to applicants:

This position is eligible for a Yearly Isolated Post Allowance (IPA). This allowance is calculated based on the location and family status and covers the following admissible categories: Environmental Allowance, Living Cost Differential, Fuel & Utilities Differential and Shelter Cost Differential.

The selected candidate is not entitled to a car allowance.

Education and Experience:

• Significant experience in the labour and/or social justice movement.

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of union and social issues;
• Knowledge of the political and operational structure of the PSAC;
• Familiarity with basic computer technology.

Abilities:

• Ability to demonstrate their commitment to union principles and social justice;
• Ability to analyze, apply, explain, and interpret collective agreements, employment legislation, and employer policies and directives;
• Ability to inspire, motivate, and organize groups to achieve collective goals and objectives;
• Ability to design and facilitate union education courses according to the principles and practices of popular education;
• Ability to develop union education materials;
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing in English;
• Ability to create and bring strategic plans to fruition;
• Good problem‑solving skills;
• Good conflict resolution skills;
• Teamwork and leadership are required under circumstances that are often stressful and politically sensitive.

Personal Suitability:

• High degree of self‑motivation;
• High degree of initiative is expected;
• Good judgment.

A detailed job description is available at: http://psacunion.ca/jobs-psac  or the attached document.