Knowledge and experience:

• This position requires significant experience in the labour and/or social justice movement.
• Knowledge of union and social issues;

• Knowledge of the political and operational structure of the PSAC;
• Candidates must be familiar with basic computer technology.

Capabilities:

• Ability to analyze, apply, explain, and interpret collective agreements, employment legislation, and employer policies and directives;

• Ability to inspire, motivate, and organize groups to achieve collective goals and objectives;
• Ability to design and facilitate union education courses according to the principles and practices of popular education;
• Ability to develop union education materials;
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing in English and in French with workers in a variety of occupations and backgrounds;
• Ability to create and bring strategic plans to fruition;
• Problem-solving and conflict resolution skills, teamwork and leadership are required under circumstances that are often stressful and politically sensitive.

Personal Suitability:

• Candidates are expected to demonstrate their commitment to union principles and social justice;
• A high degree of self-motivation and initiative is expected;
• Good judgment.

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