Administrative Assistant - Pensions

Salary: 
$57,802 to $65,054, plus $1,486.43 bilingual allowance
Employment type: 
Indeterminate
Location: 
Ottawa Headquarters
Closing Date: 
Tue, 29 Jan 2019 15:30 EST
English requirements: 
Comprehension
Spoken
Written
French requirements: 
Comprehension
Spoken
Written
Search area: 
Employees of PSAC, Components, and PSAC Holdings Ltd
Members giving PSAC membership number
Competition Number: 
3100-0017A-019

Branch/Section

DO NOT USE Finance & Information Management Branch

Group

AEU 2
Classification: 
Band 6
Purpose of position: 

Reporting to the Pension Officer, the incumbent provides administrative and technical support to the Pension Officer.  The incumbent carries out a wide variety of pension administration responsibilities which aid in the efficient management of the PSAC Pension Plan.

Qualifications: 

Education and Experience:

  • General administrative and secretarial knowledge and ability associated with successful completion of business and/or secretarial training, or equivalent normally provided through a minimum of three years of experience in providing secretarial services relevant to the duties of the position.

Knowledge:

  • Knowledge of basic financial accounting procedures;
  • Knowledge of trade union role, objectives;
  • Good knowledge of the organization, functions and policies of the Public Service Alliance of Canada.

Abilities:

  • Ability to effectively type, transcribe and perform other word processing functions using Microsoft Word;
  • Proficiency in the use of a personal computer, including ability to use Windows, e‑mail and internet.  Familiarity with spreadsheets (ideally Excel) and database software (ideally Access);
  • Proficiency in spelling, vocabulary and in the application and usage of French and English grammar. Written and oral English and French communication skills are essential;
  • Ability to work independently and cooperatively with others in a team environment;
  • Ability to determine priorities with minimum supervision and problem solving.

Personal Suitability:

  • High degree of initiative and good judgment;
  • An understanding of PSAC procedures and commitment to union principles.

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

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.