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;
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing in English;
• 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:
• High degree of self-motivation and initiative is expected;
• Good judgment.