Regional Representative - Yellowknife

Salary: 
$104,256 -$117,344 + (IPA)
Employment type: 
Other
Other employment type: 
Term up to (10) ten months
Location: 
Yellowknife
Closing Date: 
Wed, 06 Oct 2021 15:30 EDT
English requirements: 
Comprehension
Spoken
Written
Search area: 
Employees of PSAC, Components, and PSAC Holdings Ltd
Members giving PSAC membership number
General public
Competition Number: 
9583-0012A-021

Branch/Section

Regional Offices Branch

Group

CULE 1
Classification: 
Band 12
Purpose of position: 

Note
• The selected person is not entitled to a car allowance
• The incumbent of this position is eligible for an annual isolated post allowance (IPA) to a maximum of $25,419 for an incumbent with dependents and $18,337 for an incumbent without dependents. The allowance covers the following eligible categories: environmental allowance, cost-of-living allowance, shelter cost allowance, and fuel and utilities allowance.
• The incumbent of the position must be willing to work irregular hours and travel as required.
• Previous union work experience is considered an asset.


Purpose of position


Under the general supervision of the Regional Coordinator and as part of a regional team that includes other regional office staff, the Regional Council, and regional union bodies such as Area Councils, the Regional Representative builds the union and fosters membership solidarity by delivering union programs and services in the region.

Qualifications: 

Education/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 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 Suitabilities:
• High degree of self-motivation and initiative is expected;
• Good judgment

The PSAC is committed to employment equity and is actively seeking to ensure a representative workforce. We encourage applications from members of equity seeking groups.