Secretary, Gatineau

Salary: 
68,125 $ – 76,673 $ plus $1,585.14 bilingual bonus
Employment type: 
Indeterminate
Location: 
Gatineau regional office
Closing Date: 
Tue, 05 Jul 2022 15:30 EDT
English requirements: 
Comprehension
Spoken
Written
French requirements: 
Comprehension
Spoken
Written
Employment equity designation: 
Designated
Target groups: 
Racialized persons
Search area: 
Employees of PSAC, Components, and PSAC Holdings Ltd
Members giving PSAC membership number
General public
Competition Number: 
5520-0002A-022

Branch/Section

Regional Offices Branch

Group

CUPE 5481
Classification: 
Band 7
Purpose of position: 

Vaccination Policy: Please note that the PSAC’s vaccination policies require guests accessing a PSAC Office, including candidates in a staffing competition attending an interview or test in-person, as well as employees in general to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Individuals who are unable to be fully vaccinated for reasons related to a ground protected by human rights legislation, including medical exemptions, may request an exemption from the vaccination requirement. For questions or more information about the PSAC’s vaccination policies, please contact hrlr-rtrh@psac-afpc.com. Please note that when attending a PSAC Office for the purposes of an interview or test, candidates will also be required to complete a health screening. All other questions regarding staffing competitions should be addressed to hractionRH@psac-afpc.com

 

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: 

  • general administrative and secretarial knowledge and ability associated with 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:

  • 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;
  • familiarity with spreadsheets (ideally Excel) and database software (ideally Access);
  • good knowledge of the organization, functions, and policies of the PSAC;
  • proficiency in spelling, vocabulary and in the application and usage of English (and French in designated bilingual positions) grammar;
  • basic knowledge of trade union role, objectives and activities as well as an understanding of and commitment to union principles.

Abilities:

  • second language skills as per Common European Frameword of Reference for Languages (CEFR) level indicated above.
  • ability to determine priorities with minimum supervision and ability to problem-solving;
  • ability to work under strict deadlines;
  • ability to work independently and cooperatively with others in a team environment.

 

Personal suitability:

  • high degree of initiative, good judgment and tact;

 

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.