Special Project Officer, Human Rights Anti-Racism
Top Benefits
About the role
Branch: Communications, Education and Human Rights Branch
Employment Type: Indeterminate
Linguistic Requirement: Bilingual (English, French)
Global Linguistic Level: B2
Salary: $118,293 - $133,145 + $1,798.58 Bilingual Allowance
Location: Ottawa Headquarters
Category of applicants: Internal; Membership; Public
Closing Date: 10/03/2025
Employment Equity Designation: As a result of the PSAC Workforce and Availability Analysis and in accordance with the PSAC Employment Equity Plan, preference for this appointment will be a qualified person from one of the following groups: Indigenous peoples
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:
Under the direction of the Assistant Director of Human Rights, Health and Safety and Education, and as part of a team that includes other human rights programs, the Special Projects Officer oversees the implementation of the PSAC Anti-Racism Action Plan.
The Human Rights Program is dedicated to the advancement and the coordination of initiatives related to equity and social justice within our union, the broader labour movement, within the workplaces of our members and in our communities. The responsibilities of the program encompass a range of activities, including (education, policy drafting, organizing political action, membership mobilization, collective bargaining, legislative reviews, problem solving, etc.). Maintains current knowledge of emerging Indigenous rights issues, helps the organization to realize their reconciliation goals.
The position is responsible for the development of tools, education, training, and overall actioning of the Anti-Racism Action Plan.
What you will bring to the table:
Education/Experience
- University degree in political science, law, human rights, public relations or communications or in a related field or any relevant combination of knowledge and experience.
- Demonstrated experience with, and understanding of market research, such as polling data and focus groups, into communications messages.
Knowledge
- Subject matter expertise in human rights and race-related issues.
- Significant knowledge and understanding of the Canadian labour movement.
- Significant experience coordinating a team, bringing together staff and elected officers, harnessing their expertise and developing a campaign.
Abilities
- Ability to communicate with all equity members (women, indigenous people, racially visible members, people with a disability and members of the LGBTQ2+ group).
- Ability to manage a campaign and organize events.
- Ability to inspire others to achieve collective goals.
- Ability to demonstrate tact and discretion in preparing, disclosing and handling information of a confidential, controversial and sensitive nature.
- Ability to efficiently respond in a calm and effective manner to a variety of demands and projects.
- Strong oral and written communication skills in English or French, or in both official languages (according to the position’s requirements).
- Ability to meet established deadlines.
- Ability to understand and interpret regulations, procedures, policies and guidelines related to human rights, race related issues and intersectionality.
- Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with all levels of the organization, members and the public.
- Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and work well in a team-oriented environment.
- Ability to work independently and make sound recommendations.
- 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 research and analyze issues in a timely and responsive manner. Ability to set priorities, remain focused, coordinate several time sensitive projects simultaneously covering a variety of issues.
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.
About Public Service Alliance of Canada
The Public Service Alliance of Canada represents more than 180,000 workers in every province and territory in Canada and in locations around the world. Our members work for federal government departments and agencies, Crown Corporations, universities, casinos, community services agencies, Aboriginal communities, airports, and the security sector among others. PSAC is headquartered in Ottawa with 23 regional offices across Canada.
Special Project Officer, Human Rights Anti-Racism
Top Benefits
About the role
Branch: Communications, Education and Human Rights Branch
Employment Type: Indeterminate
Linguistic Requirement: Bilingual (English, French)
Global Linguistic Level: B2
Salary: $118,293 - $133,145 + $1,798.58 Bilingual Allowance
Location: Ottawa Headquarters
Category of applicants: Internal; Membership; Public
Closing Date: 10/03/2025
Employment Equity Designation: As a result of the PSAC Workforce and Availability Analysis and in accordance with the PSAC Employment Equity Plan, preference for this appointment will be a qualified person from one of the following groups: Indigenous peoples
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:
Under the direction of the Assistant Director of Human Rights, Health and Safety and Education, and as part of a team that includes other human rights programs, the Special Projects Officer oversees the implementation of the PSAC Anti-Racism Action Plan.
The Human Rights Program is dedicated to the advancement and the coordination of initiatives related to equity and social justice within our union, the broader labour movement, within the workplaces of our members and in our communities. The responsibilities of the program encompass a range of activities, including (education, policy drafting, organizing political action, membership mobilization, collective bargaining, legislative reviews, problem solving, etc.). Maintains current knowledge of emerging Indigenous rights issues, helps the organization to realize their reconciliation goals.
The position is responsible for the development of tools, education, training, and overall actioning of the Anti-Racism Action Plan.
What you will bring to the table:
Education/Experience
- University degree in political science, law, human rights, public relations or communications or in a related field or any relevant combination of knowledge and experience.
- Demonstrated experience with, and understanding of market research, such as polling data and focus groups, into communications messages.
Knowledge
- Subject matter expertise in human rights and race-related issues.
- Significant knowledge and understanding of the Canadian labour movement.
- Significant experience coordinating a team, bringing together staff and elected officers, harnessing their expertise and developing a campaign.
Abilities
- Ability to communicate with all equity members (women, indigenous people, racially visible members, people with a disability and members of the LGBTQ2+ group).
- Ability to manage a campaign and organize events.
- Ability to inspire others to achieve collective goals.
- Ability to demonstrate tact and discretion in preparing, disclosing and handling information of a confidential, controversial and sensitive nature.
- Ability to efficiently respond in a calm and effective manner to a variety of demands and projects.
- Strong oral and written communication skills in English or French, or in both official languages (according to the position’s requirements).
- Ability to meet established deadlines.
- Ability to understand and interpret regulations, procedures, policies and guidelines related to human rights, race related issues and intersectionality.
- Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with all levels of the organization, members and the public.
- Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and work well in a team-oriented environment.
- Ability to work independently and make sound recommendations.
- 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 research and analyze issues in a timely and responsive manner. Ability to set priorities, remain focused, coordinate several time sensitive projects simultaneously covering a variety of issues.
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.
About Public Service Alliance of Canada
The Public Service Alliance of Canada represents more than 180,000 workers in every province and territory in Canada and in locations around the world. Our members work for federal government departments and agencies, Crown Corporations, universities, casinos, community services agencies, Aboriginal communities, airports, and the security sector among others. PSAC is headquartered in Ottawa with 23 regional offices across Canada.