Education:

• University degree in political science, public relations or communications or in a related field or any relevant combination of knowledge and experience.

Experience:

• Demonstrated experience with, and understanding of market research, such as polling data and focus groups, into communications messages.
• 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.
• Specific knowledge of, or experience with, contracting out and privatization issues in Canada (asset).
• A comprehensive understanding of decision making process in government and how to engage in this process, such as experience in lobbying.
• Strong understanding of a variety of leading edge economic, social, political and labour issues that impact contracting out and privatization issues.

Abilities:

• Ability to communicate with all equity members (women, indigenous people, racially visible members, people with a disability and members of the GLBT group).
• Ability to manage a campaign and organize events.
• Ability to inspire others to achieve collective goals.
• Strong oral and written communication skills in in both official languages (English, French).
• Ability to understand and interpret regulations, procedures, policies and guidelines related to contracting out and privatization.
• 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.

Personal Suitabilities:

• Highly developed interpersonal skills.
• Tact and discretion in preparing, disclosing and handling information of a confidential, controversial and sensitive nature.
• Strong commitment to trade union and equity principles.