Qualifications

Knowledge and experience:

The candidate 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.

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 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 French with workers in a variety of occupations and backgrounds;

• Ability to create and bring strategic plans to fruition.

Personal Suitability:

• Ability to demonstrate their commitment to union principles and social justice;

• High degree of self-motivation and initiative is expected;

• Good judgment, problem-solving and conflict resolution skills, teamwork and leadership are required under circumstances that are often stressful and politically sensitive;

• Familiarity with basic computer technology.

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