Administrative Assistant - Support Services

Bilingual (English, French) Position Global Linguistic Level : B2 Salary : $74,439.00 - $83,781.00 + $1,798.58 Bilingual Allowance Location : Ottawa Headquarters Search Area : Internal; Public Closing Date : 08/08/2024

Founded in 1966, The Public Service Alliance of Canada is the union that represents over 230,000 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 front of significant and successful campaigns for workplace and human rights; We will support your mental and physical health with:

Flexible work arrangements. 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 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.

Under the direction of the Branch Director, the position provides a broad range of administrative services to the Organizing and Mobilization Sections and support to the Director of the Regional Offices Branch on administrative matters related to the operational and strategic goals of the Organizing and Mobilization programs. Successful completion of post-secondary education in Administration or a relevant field and/or an equivalent combination of training and experience relative to the duties of the position;

Prior experience working with labour or political organization, some familiarity with government organizations, practices and procedures and demonstrated commitment to union and social justice principles.

Strong organization, administrative, meeting and planning skills combined with a minimum of three years related experience;

General knowledge of bookkeeping to perform assigned tasks such as account reconciliations, recording financial transactions, and preparing basic reports;

Strong computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint, database applications and the ability to operate office equipment.

Strong written and oral communication skills, proficiency in spelling and grammar, in the language level assigned to the position, for proofreading, editing and formatting documents;

Personal suitability

~ Second language skills as per the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) level indicated above. Federal Government valid SLE results can be used toward this. Preferred candidates may have their second language skills assessed as part of the hiring process.

Experience and formal training combined with demonstrated performance and ability may substitute for stipulated academic requirements.

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, Two-Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Non-binary, Queer, Intersex, Indigiqueer, Asexual, Pansexual, Another identity and more (2SLGBTQIA+) persons. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in the selection process.