Bona Fide Occupational Requirement (BFOR):   

• There is a Bona Fide Occupational Requirement (BFOR) associated with the position and requiring the position to be filled by a qualified woman.

Knowledge:

• Remain current with the changes in women’s and Human Rights issues, specifically LGBTQ2+ and related legislation and jurisprudence (federal and other jurisdictions);

• Good knowledge of issues related to employment equity and equity including disability; Indigenous peoples; the diverse racially visible communities; gay/lesbian/bisexual and transgender persons, including how these issues relate to each gender within the specific communities;
• Good knowledge of PSAC programs and policies, the labour movement, adult education techniques;
• Knowledge of budget preparation and monitoring.

Abilities:

• Ability to manage the program, organize conferences / events / campaigns;
• Ability to communicate with members who identify as women and inspire others to achieve collective goals;
• Strong oral and written communication skills;
• Ability to communicate with a variety of people, inside and outside of the union involving complex, detailed and sensitive issues;

• Ability to motivate members, provide direction, guidance; delegating/allocating tasks, and organizing/coordinating others and to act as mentor in various ways (technical/professional) and coordinating the work of a group of members and staff.

Personal Suitability:

• High degree of interpersonal skills, tact, sound judgment to deal with a variety of complicated issues and problems;
• Good judgment in organizing the National Conferences to ensure a wide diversity of members are provided with the opportunity to discuss issues in a union content.

To apply online please visit: http://psacunion.ca/jobs-psac . Please submit your résumé stating how your knowledge, skills and abilities relate to the qualifications of the position.