Regional Coordinator - Atlantic

Salary: 
$108,446 - $122,058 9 plus $1,421.49 Bilingual Bonus for bilingual applicants. (Expired salary)
Employment type: 
Indeterminate
Location: 
Halifax
Closing Date: 
Fri, 05 Jan 2018 15:30 EST
English requirements: 
Comprehension
Spoken
Written
French requirements: 
Comprehension
Spoken
Written
Employment equity designation: 
Preferred
Target groups: 
Women
Search area: 
Employees of PSAC, Components, and PSAC Holdings Ltd
Members giving PSAC membership number
Competition Number: 
5310-0000A-017

Branch/Section

Regional Offices Branch

Group

Excluded
Classification: 
Band 14
Purpose of position: 

Under the direction of the Director, Regional Offices Branch (ROB), the Regional Coordinator manages programs and staff in their assigned region; coordinates and supervises staff and, in consultation with the Regional Executive Vice President (REVP), ensures the timely and effective delivery of PSAC programs and services in the regions.  As a member of the Management Team, participates in policy setting and strategic planning at both the regional and national level.

Qualifications: 

Note:

Preference for this position will be given to a qualified woman.

The successful candidate will be entitled to a car allowance.

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Experience and Education:

  • Combination of education and experience in the field of labour relations, knowledge of union practices and programs.

    Knowledge:

  • Thorough knowledge of the PSAC policies, constitution and objectives of its programs.

    Abilities:

  • Demonstrated management skills;
  • Ability to prepare and monitor budgets;
  • Ability to successfully deal with change and to effectively manage organizational, operational and people issues;
  • Ability to contribute to planning and priority setting;
  • Ability to understand and respond strategically to operational issues with innovative solutions and develop and monitor long and short-term goals;
  • Ability to establish trust and co-operation amongst all employees and promote enthusiasm and commitment;
  • Well-developed time management skills to deal effectively with conflicting priorities and time sensitive issues while remaining focused in the face of multiple distractions;
  • Well-developed communication, negotiating and conflict resolution skills;
  • Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing in English and in French;
  • Ability to facilitate group discussion and decision-making.

    Personal Suitabilities:

  • Understanding and commitment to union and equity principles;
  • Self-confidence, action-oriented, tenacity, good judgment and diplomacy;
  • Political acuity and respect for workers;
  • Availability to travel and work on evening and on week-end.

     

    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.