Assistant to the REVP-NCR

Salary: 
$76,047 - $ 85,589
Employment type: 
Term up to one year
Location: 
Ottawa Headquarters
Closing Date: 
Fri, 04 Dec 2020 15:30 EST
Employment equity designation: 
Designated
Target groups: 
Racialized persons
Search area: 
Employees of PSAC, Components, and PSAC Holdings Ltd
Members giving PSAC membership number
General public
Competition Number: 
1300-0001A-020

Branch/Section

Executive office

Group

Excluded
Classification: 
Band 9
Purpose of position: 

Notes:

  • Linguistic designation: Bilingual (English and French) 
  • Global linguistic level: Second language CEFR level: C1
  • In accordance with the PSAC Employment Equity Plan this position will be filled by a qualified racially visible person.

The position is responsible for working with the Regional Executive Vice President (REVP) by supporting the day-to-day work and assisting the REVP in responding to a wide range of requests.

Qualifications: 

Education/Experience:

  • Strong administrative and Executive Assistant skills associated with successful completion of business and/or related training, or equivalent, and normally acquired through several years of experience in providing administrative services relevant to the duties of the position.

Knowledge:

  • Proficient knowledge of accounting software and bookkeeping skills to perform tasks such as account reconciliations (e.g. bank reconciliations), to record financial transactions, and prepare financial statements.
  • Good knowledge of and demonstrated commitment to union and equity principles, the aims and objectives of the PSAC.
  • Knowledge is required for the “coordination of work and project specific activities”.
  • High degree of computer literacy including word processing and the ability to use the Internet for research purposes.
  • Awareness of current political, social and labour issues that are of concern to the membership.
  • Good knowledge of the structure and functions of the PSAC.

Abilities:

  • Second language skills as per the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) level indicated above.
  • Ability to update websites as needed.
  • Ability to organize and prioritize work.
  • Ability to work as part of a team and independently, under pressure, meet deadlines, communicate effectively, respond independently, employing excellent communications skills, orally and in writing.

 Personal suitability:

  • Personal integrity, good judgment, initiative, tact and patience.

 A detailed job description is available at: psacunion.ca/jobs-psac.

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.