Administrative Assistant

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About the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC)

PSAC was created in 1966 and is a union that has proudly represented more than 245000 workers across Canada and beyond. We stand up for fairness equity and better workplaces. We know our strength is in our people.

Headquartered in Ottawa with regional offices nationwide PSAC has led countless successful campaigns for workers rights and social justice. We believe in standing together and supporting the people who make our union work every day.

For more information about our victories please visit our website at the role

The position provides a broad range of administrative services to the Associate Director Halifax to support and coordinate the management and operations of Halifax regional offices in their role of providing effective delivery of PSAC programs and services in the region. The position is a confidential position excluded from the bargaining unit.

Working closely with the Associate Director the position supports the hiring orientation training and supervision of staff in the Halifax Regional Office.

What we are looking for

Education/Experience:

• Strong organization administrative research and bookkeeping skills and the ability associated with successful completion of business and/or administrative training or equivalent normally provided through several years of experience at a senior administrative level.

Skills & Knowledge:

• Knowledge of the political and operational structure of the Region PSAC and overall trade union role objectives and activities including an understanding of and commitment to social justice and union principles;

• Good knowledge of the organization and structure of the federal public service and the Canadian parliamentary system;

• Thorough knowledge of the PSAC Constitution and Regulations policies and objectives of PSAC programs.

• Strong time management skills to deal effectively with conflicting priorities meet strict deadlines fulfill obligations while remaining focused in the face of multiple distractions;

• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Windows word processing spreadsheet email and presentation software;

• Strong communication skills both orally and in writing in English;

• Proficiency in spelling vocabulary and the application and usage of grammar.

• High degree of self-motivation;

• Excellent initiative good judgment adaptability problem-solving reliability organizational attention to detail customer service and conflict resolution skills;

• Ability to work independently and cooperatively with others in a team environment requiring a high degree of leadership good judgement problem-solving skills and ability to contribute to planning and priority setting.

• A combination of education experience and demonstrated performance may substitute for formal academic requirements.

• PSAC welcomes applications from candidates with diverse and international experience.

• PSAC does not use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to screen assess or select candidates.

• Interviewed candidates will be notified of the hiring decision within 45 days of their final interview.

• While we appreciate every applicants interest only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

• A full job description is available on request. Please contact

Should you share PSACs values and commitment recognize the significance of the labour movement and advocate for workers rights PSAC extends an invitation to join our team and actively contribute to a community dedicated to social justice fairness equity and the well-being of workers. Below you will find an overview of our comprehensive rewards and benefits package:

• Comprehensive group benefits 100% employer-paid health dental life and disability insurance a health care spending account (HCSA) plus up to $7500 per year for mental health services.

• Flexible work arrangements with dedicated workstations for hybrid staff.

• Defined and secure pension plan shared 50/50 between you and us.

• Three (3) weeks vacation to start plus extra paid leave for appointments moving personal days sick days or whatever you need.

• Professional development support to help you grow.

• An annual recreation allowance of $800 because your wellness matters.

PSAC is committed to building a workplace that reflects the diversity of our membership and the communities we serve. Thats a workplace that includes women Indigenous peoples racialized persons persons with disabilities and members of the 2SLGBTQIA community.

We encourage applicants to self-identify in the application process to help us maintain an inclusive workforce. All information provided will be kept confidential. You may identify with more than one group (e.g. as Indigenous as a person with a disability and as a woman). False declarations may result in investigation or further action.

If you need the application in an alternate format (e.g. large print) or require accommodation at any stage of the hiring process please contact us at were here to help.

Ready to join the PSAC team

Internal candidates: Indeterminate PSAC employees who meet the qualifications may request a transfer under the relevant collective agreement.

Active members of PSACshould provide their membership number to be considered at the membership level of the competition.

Thank you for your interest in joining our team. Due to the high volume of applications we have received we will only be contacting those candidates who have been selected to proceed to the next stage of the hiring process.