Education/Experience: • University degree in political science, law, human rights, public relations or communications or in a related field or any relevant combination of knowledge and experience. • Demonstrated experience with, and understanding of market research, such as polling data and focus groups, into communications messages. • Subject matter expertise in human rights and race-related issues. • Significant experience coordinating a team, bringing together staff and elected officers, harnessing their expertise and developing a campaign. Knowledge: • Significant knowledge and understanding of the Canadian labour movement. • Maintains current knowledge of emerging race related and other human rights issues, provides advice to the leadership and membership on those issues and recommends action and strategies. • Comprehensive knowledge of union principles and of the PSAC structure, mandate, policies, constitution, regulations and governing mechanisms. • Knowledge in communications, media relations, political action and campaign strategies. • Good knowledge and experience of computer-based technology, including office. • An excellent knowledge of human rights and the ability to remain current with changes in human rights and other related legislation and jurisprudence (federal and other jurisdictions). Abilities: • Ability to communicate with all equity members (women, Indigenous peoples, racially visible members, people with a disability and members of the LGBTQ2+ group). • Ability to manage a campaign and organize events. • Ability to inspire others to achieve collective goals. • Ability to demonstrate tact and discretion in preparing, disclosing and handling information of a confidential, controversial and sensitive nature. • Ability to efficiently respond in a calm and effective manner to a variety of demands and projects. • Second language skills as per the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) level indicated above. • Ability to meet established deadlines. • Ability to understand and interpret regulations, procedures, policies and guidelines related to human rights, race related issues and intersectionality. • Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with all levels of the organization, members and the public. • Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and work well in a team-oriented environment. • Ability to work independently and make sound recommendations. • Ability to conceptualize, plan and carry out activities/projects on a national scale, ensuring goals are set and results and deadlines are met. • Ability to research and analyze issues in a timely and responsive manner. • Ability to set priorities, remain focused, coordinate several time sensitive projects simultaneously covering a variety of issues. Personal suitability: • The position requires the ability to communicate with a variety of people, inside and outside of the union involving complex, detailed and sensitive issues. • The position requires well developed interpersonal skills to deal with a wide range of conflict situations where the agreement of others is essential. • The position must establish, build and maintain productive and collegial relationships with coalition partners and other organizations within the labour movement. A detailed job description is available at: psacunion.ca/jobs-psac.