Branch/Section
Group
Education/Experience
• Successful completion of business and/or secretarial training, plus experience providing administrative support and/or
secretarial duties in a union, legal, regulatory or similar environment; OR
• An equivalent level of experience and education normally acquired through several years of experience in providing
administrative or secretarial services relevant to the duties of the position.
Knowledge
• Familiarity with spreadsheets (ideally Excel) and database software (ideally Access);
• Knowledge of trade union role, objectives and activities, as well as an understanding of and commitment to union
principles;
• Good knowledge of the organization, functions and policies of the Public Service Alliance of Canada, in particular the
collective bargaining process;
• Some familiarity with the government, its practices and procedures;
• Knowledge of basic financial procedures.
Abilities
• Second language skills as per the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) level indicated
above;
• Ability in the use of a personal computer, including the ability to use Windows, e-mail and the Internet;
• Ability to effectively type, transcribe and perform other word processing functions using Microsoft Word;
• Ability to work independently and cooperatively with others in a team environment;
• Ability to work under strict deadlines;
• Ability to determine priorities and problem solve with minimum supervision.
Personal suitabilities
• High degree of initiative;
• Good judgment;
• Good organizational skills.
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.