Education and Experience:

• Education, training and/or equivalent of five years experience processing payroll for a mid-size organization of unionized employees.
• Education, training experience and/or equivalent experience in staffing, leave, pension and benefit administration and bookkeeping functions.
• Demonstrated experience in data bases, word processing, spread sheet, software programs and approaches to recording and reporting information with accuracy.

Knowledge:

• General knowledge of the PSAC and its role in the labour community.

Abilities:

• Demonstrated ability working with computerized HR integrated systems, payroll, human resources, leave, pension and benefit systems and implementing efficient processes.
• Ability to understand and apply policies, legislation, regulations, and collective agreements.
• Excellent consultative, analytical and planning skills.
• Ability to resolve problems independently and initiative to set and complete work priorities within scheduled deadlines.
• Ability and willingness to contribute effectively in a team environment.
• Strong oral and written communication skills in English and in French.

Personal suitability:

• Strong organizational skills to work efficiently with high volumes of detail and competing priorities.
• 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.