Education and Experience:

• The position requires legal administrative knowledge and the ability associated with a successful completion of legal secretarial training, or the equivalent, normally acquired through several years of experience in providing administrative services relevant to the duties of the position.

Knowledge

• Proficiency in the use of a personal computer, including the use of the MS Office suite;
• Knowledge of applicable PSAC accounting guidelines to codify and process invoices and expense claims;
• Good knowledge of Federal Court, Administrative Tribunals and Canadian Human Rights Commission structures and practices;
• Understanding of trade union roles, objectives and activities;
• Strong English and French written and oral communication skills are essential;

Capacities

• Ability to independently organize, plan and determine work priorities to meet strict deadlines, in an environment with multiple and competing priorities;
• Strong legal research skills, the ability to provide citations and find relevant case law or to perform research various legal databases such as Quicklaw, Ministry of Justice, Law Pro, etc;
• Ability to remain calm and courteous under pressure is required to deescalate potential confrontational situations;
• Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with others.

Personal Suitability:

• Understanding and commitment to trade union and equity principles:
• High level of initiative and good judgment.

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