Branch/Section
Group
Note:
- In accordance with the PSAC Employment Equity Plan, preference for this position will be given to a qualified Indigenous or racially visible person.
- Global linguistic level: Second language CEFR level: C1
Under the direction of the Coordinator of the Representation Section, this position provides secretarial and administrative support to the national and/or regionalized Grievance and Adjudication Officers, and/or Alternate Dispute Resolution Officers, and/or Classification Officers and/or Analysts (hereafter referred to as “Representation Officers”).
Education/Experience:
• General administrative and secretarial knowledge and ability associated with successful completion of business and/or secretarial training, or equivalent, normally acquired through several years of experience in providing secretarial services relevant to the duties of the position.
Knowledge:
• Basic knowledge of trade union roles, objectives and activities.
• Understanding and commitment to trade union and equity principles.
• Proficiency in the use of a personal computer, including to use Windows, e-mail, spreadsheets (ideally Excel) and database software (ideally Access).
• Proficiency in spelling and in the application and usage of French and English grammar to accurately prepare correspondence such as notices of hearing, and including proofreading and editing documents for grammatical and typographical errors.
Abilities:
• Second language skills as per the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) level indicated above.
• Ability to effectively type, transcribe and perform other work processing functions using Word.
• Ability to independently organize, plan and determine work priorities in order to meet strict deadlines, in an environment with multiple and competing priorities.
Personal suitability:
• High degree of initiative and good judgment.
• Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with others.
A detailed job description is available at: 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.