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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/Health and Safety builds the union and fosters membership solidarity by delivering union programs and services in the region.
Knowledge and experience:
- This position requires significant experience in the labour and/or social justice movement.
- Knowledge of union and social issues;
- Knowledge of the political and operational structure of the PSAC;
- Candidates must be familiar with basic computer technology.
Capabilities:
- 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 and in French 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 Suitability:
- Candidates are expected to demonstrate their commitment to union principles and social justice;
- A high degree of self-motivation and initiative is expected;
- Good judgment.
A detailed job description is available on our website at http://psacunion.ca/jobs-psac or the attached document.
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.