Education and Experience:

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

Knowledge:

• Proficiency in the use of a personal computer, demonstrated experience and ability to work with word processing, databases and spreadsheet software at an intermediate to advance level and experience with an e‑mail software;
• Strong knowledge of filing systems, both manual and computerized;
• General knowledge of the PSAC and its role in the labour community.

Abilities:

• Ability to remain calm and courteous under pressure is required to deescalate potential confrontational situations;
• Ability and willingness to contribute effectively in a team environment and to work cooperatively with others;
• Ability to prepare draft letters and effectively type, transcribe and edit documents.
• Demonstrated ability working with human resources information systems;
• Ability to apply various policies and collective agreements pertaining to the position’s responsibilities in the course of his/her duties;
• Strong English and French written and oral communication skills are essential;
• Ability to independently organize, plan and determine work priorities in order to meet strict deadlines, in an environment with multiple and competing priorities.
• Personal suitabilities:
• High level of initiative and good judgment in dealing with sensitive and confidential information in a diplomatic, professional and tactful manner;
• Understanding and commitment to union principles, equity and social justice issues.

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