Education and Experience:

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

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of union and social issues;
• Knowledge of the political and operational structure of the PSAC;
• Familiarity with basic computer technology.

Abilities:

• Ability to demonstrate their commitment to union principles and social justice;
• 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;
• Second language skills as per the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) level indicated above.
• Problem‑solving and conflict resolution skills, teamwork and leadership are required under circumstances that are often stressful and politically sensitive.
• Ability to create and bring strategic plans to fruition.

Personal Suitabilities:

• High degree of self motivation and initiative is expected;
• Good judgment.

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