Human Rights - Ottawa, Canada - Public Service Alliance of Canada

Public Service Alliance of Canada

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Ottawa, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Branch:

Negotiations and Programs Branch

Section:

Programs

Employment Type:

Term up to twelve (12) months

Position Linguistic Designation:

English

Job Band:

Band 12 UNIFOR 2025

Salary:

$104, $117, rates)

Union:

UNIFOR 2025

Location:

Ottawa Headquarters

Search Area:

Internal; Membership; Public

Closing Date:
08/21/2023

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

Under the direction of the Programs Coordinator and as part of a team that includes other programs, the Human Rights/ Advocacy and Representation Officer is responsible for implementing the PSAC Anti-Racism Action Plan priority on the Advocacy and Representation on Workplace Racism course and maintenance of the PSAC Human Rights Program which has the ultimate goal of integrating human rights issues into all areas of the union's work and provide PSAC with expertise in all human rights matters.
The Human Rights Program is dedicated to the promotion and coordination of equality issues within our union, the broader labour movement, within the workplaces of our members and in our communities. The duties of the program can overlap several functions (education, policy drafting, organizing political action, membership mobilization, collective bargaining, legislative reviews, problem solving, etc.).

QUALIFICATIONS:

_Abilities_:

Ability to write well documented reports, educational materials, articles, memorandum, and documents on various human rights related topics.
Ability to communicate effectively, tactfully and persuasively on a variety of complex issues to varying audiences (e.g. other unions, interest groups, governments, employers) to obtain information, goodwill and/or support as well as to give information.
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 set priorities, remain focused, coordinate several time sensitive projects simultaneously covering a variety of issues.
Ability to communicate orally and in writing in English and French.

_Personal suitability_:

Demonstrated commitment to trade union and equity principles and knowledge of trade union roles, objectives and activities.

A full job description is available upon request
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NOTES:

Internal applicants should submit their résumé online through the internal career site.

The Public Service Alliance of Canada is committed to achieving and maintaining a representative workforce that ensures the full participation and advancement of traditionally under-represented groups.

Applications are encouraged from equity groups including women, racially visible persons, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning, and two-spirit (LGBTQ2+) persons.