Secretary, Regional Office – Vancouver

Salary: 
$63,881 to $71,899
Employment type: 
Term up to one year
Location: 
Vancouver
Closing Date: 
Thu, 20 Dec 2018 15:30 EST
English requirements: 
Comprehension
Spoken
Written
Search area: 
Employees of PSAC, Components, and PSAC Holdings Ltd
Members giving PSAC membership number
Competition Number: 
9581-0002A-018

Branch/Section

Regional Offices Branch

Group

CULE 2
Classification: 
Band 7
Purpose of position: 

As part of the Regional Office administrative team provides administrative and secretarial support to the Regional Office and participates in the provision of comprehensive administrative services that enables the regional office to fulfill its role in a timely and credible manner.  Under the direction of the Regional Coordinator, assists in the maintenance of the administrative aspects of the regional offices while carrying out a wide variety of administrative, secretarial and clerical responsibilities to ensure the efficient operation of the regional office.

Qualifications: 

Education/Experience:

  • Successful completion of business and/or secretarial training, or equivalent normally provided through several years of experience in providing secretarial services relevant to the duties of the position.

Knowledge:

  • General administrative and secretarial knowledge;
  • Familiarity with spreadsheets (ideally Excel) and database software (ideally Access);
  • Good knowledge of the organization, functions, and policies of the PSAC;
  • Basic knowledge of trade union role, objectives and activities.

Abilities:

  • Ability to effectively type, transcribe and perform other word processing  functions using Microsoft  Word;
  • Proficiency in the use of a personal computer, including ability to use Windows, e-mail, and internet;
  • Proficiency in spelling, vocabulary and in the application and usage of English grammar;
  • Written and oral English communication skills are essential;
  • Ability to work independently and cooperatively with others in a team environment;
  • Ability to determine priorities with minimum supervision and ability to problem-solving;
  • Ability to work under strict deadlines.

Personal Suitabilities:

  • High degree of initiative, good judgment and tact;
  • Commitment to union principles.

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

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.

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