Branch: Communications, Education and Human Rights Branch

Employment Type: Term up to one (1) year

Linguistic Requirement : Bilingual (English, French)

Global Linguistic Level : B2

Salary: $77,298 - $86,997 + $1,798.58 Bilingual Allowance

Location: Ottawa Headquarters

Category of applicants : Internal; Membership; Public

Closing Date: 08/29/2025

Who are we?

Founded in 1966, the Public Service Alliance of Canada represents 250,000 workers in every province and territory in Canada and in locations around the world. PSAC is headquartered in Ottawa with regional offices across the country. PSAC strives to enhance its members’ quality of life and has been at the forefront of significant and successful campaigns for workplace and human rights. Learn more about our victories.

We will support your mental and physical health with:

• Flexible work arrangements (hybrid employees may have their own dedicated workstations).
• Group benefits (health, dental, life insurance, disability insurance, employee and family assistance), such as $7,500 for mental health professionals, that are 100% paid by the employer. Defined benefit pension plan (50/50 contribution from you and us).
• Three weeks’ vacation to start, plus extra paid leave to support your wellness.
• Generous support for your professional growth and career development.
• $800 per year recreation allowance.

Primary Responsibility:

As assigned by the Director, and under the direction of the Administrative Assistant to the Director or an Assistant Director, the Administrative Assistant provides a full range of administrative support, such as preparation of documents, correspondence, travel and meeting arrangements, and expense claim processing, for units assigned to those negotiators.
The position provides administrative support to officers within the Communications, Education and Human Rights branch and to the Administrative Assistant to the Director and, working as part of a team of administrative assistants and other staff, contributes to the effective administrative functioning of the entire Branch.

What you will bring to the table:

Education/Experience

• Successful completion of business and/or secretarial training, plus experience providing administrative support and/or secretarial duties in a union, legal, regulatory or similar environment.
• An equivalent level of experience and education normally acquired through several years of experience in providing administrative or secretarial services relevant to the duties of the position.

Knowledge

• Knowledge of trade union role, objectives and activities, as well as an understanding of and commitment to union principles.
• Good knowledge of the organization, functions and policies of the Public Service Alliance of Canada, in particular the collective bargaining process.
• Some familiarity with the government, its practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of basic financial procedures.
• Familiarity with basic graphic design functions, in order to properly format documents, slide decks and other materials.
• Proficiency in the use of a personal computer, including the ability to use Windows, e-mail and the Internet.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Suites programs including spreadsheet, word processing, presentation, project management, email and communications platforms.

Abilities

• Ability to determine priorities and problem solve with minimum supervision.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to learn new technologies, processes and regulations.
• Ability to work independently and cooperatively with others in a team environment.
• Written and oral English and/or French communication skills (bilingual only when it has been identified as an operational requirement).
• Proficiency in spelling, vocabulary and in the application and usage of French and English grammar
• Ability to effectively type, transcribe and perform other word processing functions using Microsoft Word.

Personal suitability

• High degree of initiative, good judgment, good organizational skills and the ability to work under strict deadlines.

What you need to know:

• Second language level indicated above is based on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). Preferred candidates may have their second language skills assessed as part of the hiring process. However, valid federal government SLE results can be used toward this.
• While we appreciate all the candidates’ interest, only those considered in the process will be contacted.
• A full job description is available upon request.

NOTES:

Internal applicants should submit their résumé online through HRMS.

Indeterminate PSAC employees who meet the qualifications of this position can request a transfer in accordance with the relevant collective agreement by submitting an application on or before the closing date. Please upload a cover letter indicating that you are requesting a transfer as well as a resume in your candidate profile (if not previously done) and indicate “Yes” under “Employment Information”.
Employment Equity at PSAC is focused on five groups: women, Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, and the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. If you belong to one or more of these groups, please consider responding to the voluntary employment equity section of the online application.

All individual information collected from this questionnaire will be kept strictly confidential.
In many cases, you may identify in more than one designated group. For example, you may identify yourself as an Indigenous person and a person with a disability and a woman.
False declarations will be taken seriously and may prompt an investigation or further actions, as necessary.
Please contact HRactionRH@psac-afpc.com to obtain this questionnaire in an alternate format (e.g., large print), should you need more information, or require assistance in completing this questionnaire.

For accommodation needs or to obtain a copy of the documents in alternate format, please email hractionrh@psac-afpc.com.