Regional Political Communications Officer - North
Competition Start Date: September 30, 2011
Competition Number: | 1400-0002A-011 |
Position Title: | Regional Political Communications Officer - North |
Branch/Section: | Executive Office / Regional Executive Vice-President Offices |
Employment Type: | Permanent part-time (50%) / Temporary full-time (100%) up to December 2012. |
Important note: | This is a part-time (50%) permanent position which gives the selected incumbent a permanent status. The position has been modified to become a full-time position (100%) up to December 2012 after which the position will return to a permanent part-time position (50%). This position could be considered as a developmental opportunity if no qualified candidate was selected for the permanent position. |
Language: | English |
Classification: | Level 11 |
Salary: | $78,666 – $88,538 |
Group: | Excluded |
Location: | Yellowknife Regional Office |
Purpose of Position
The Regional Political Communications Officer provides political and communications advice, assistance and support to the Regional Executive Vice‑President (REVP) in his or her role as the political voice for the PSAC in his or her region and in his or her role as a member of the National Board of Directors (NBoD) and the Alliance Executive Committee (AEC).
Qualifications
Position requires a postsecondary diploma in communications, public relations, journalism or a related field OR a combination of education, training and experience with a minimum of three years related experience. Prior experience working with a labour or political organization will be considered
Knowledge of the political and operational structure of the PSAC;
Knowledge of union and social issues;
Knowledge of issues affecting the union movement and PSAC members;
Knowledge of government decision making and of the Canadian political system;
Ability to assess and analyze in order to develop appropriate communication strategies;
Ability to conceptualize and design variety of communication materials;
Ability to strategize in order to mobilize members into action;
Ability to plan and organize in order to meet deadlines;
Demonstrated ability to communicate both orally and in writing in English (and in French for bilingualpositions);
Ability to edit for style and length, and proofread English documents (and French documents for bilingual positions);
Knowledge of media relations including the ability to establish a working relationship with and influence members of the media;
High degree of initiative, tact and good judgment;
Candidates are expected to demonstrate their commitment to union principles and social justice.
Closing Date: October 7 , 2011 at 3:30 p.m. (Eastern Time)
Please submit your résumé stating how your knowledge, skills and abilities relate to the qualifications of the position. By mail to: Human Resources Section, PSAC, 233 Gilmour Street, Ottawa, Ontario,K2P 0P1, or by fax: (613) 248-4885, by e-mail: HRACTION@psac.com. If you apply by e-mail, do not send a duplicate by fax or regular mail. Please write the competition number as the subject of your e-mail.
The PSAC is committed to employment equity and is actively seeking to ensure a representative workforce. Applications are encouraged from equity groups including Women, Aboriginal Peoples, Racially Visible persons, persons with Disabilities, and Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender persons.
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