Education/Experience:

• Significant experience in health and safety and the labour and/or social justice movement.

Knowledge:

• Must possess significant knowledge of related provincial workers compensation legislation and Canada Labour Code Part II;
• Knowledge of union and social issues;
• Knowledge of the political and operational structure of the PSAC;
• Familiarity with basic computer technology.

Abilities:

• 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 facilitate union education courses;
• Ability to develop union education materials;
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing in English 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:

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

A detailed job description is available at: http://psacunion.ca/jobs-psac.