Qualifications

Education/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 with workers in a variety of occupations and backgrounds;
• Ability to create and bring strategic plans to fruition;
• Problem‑solving and conflict resolution skills, teamwork and leadership are required under circumstances that are often stressful and politically sensitive.

Personal Suitabilities:

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

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

Members of PSAC should provide their membership number in order to be considered in the membership level of the competition.

Note

The PSAC is committed to employment equity and is actively seeking to ensure a representative workforce. We encourage applications from members of equity seeking groups.

Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.