Administrative Assistant - Communications, Education and Human Rights

Position Summary

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 (CEHR) and to the Administrative Assistant to the Director, contributing to the effective administrative functioning of the entire Branch.

• Preparation of documents, correspondence, travel and meeting arrangements
• Processing of expense claims
• Administrative support to CEHR branch officers and the Administrative Assistant to the Director
• Collaboration as part of a team of administrative assistants and other staff

• Education:
  
  Successful completion of business or secretarial training, or equivalent experience.
• Experience:
  
  Administrative or secretarial duties in a union, legal, regulatory or similar environment.
• Knowledge:
  Trade‑union role, objectives and activities;
  Public Service Alliance of Canada policies and collective‑bargaining process; government practices and procedures; basic financial procedures; basic graphic‑design functions; proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Abilities:
  Determining priorities and problem‑solving with minimal supervision; maintaining confidentiality; learning new technologies, processes and regulations; working independently and collaboratively; effective written and oral communication in English and French (bilingual).
• Language:
  Bilingual (English and French) at C1 level (CEFR).

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

• Group benefits: employer‑paid health, dental, life and disability insurance; health‑care spending account; mental‑health services allowance.
• Flexible work arrangements with dedicated workstations for hybrid staff.
• Pension plan: 50/50 employer‑employee contributions.
• Three weeks’ vacation to start, with additional paid leave for appointments, moving, personal days, sick days and other needs.
• Professional development support.
• Annual recreation allowance of $800.

Interviewed candidates will be notified of the hiring decision within 45 days of the final interview. Only candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted. Contact PSACStaffi for applications or assistance. The position is open to both internal and membership candidates. Application requirements include a valid SLE result or equivalent evidence of language proficiency. All information provided will be kept confidential.

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