Associate Director, Quebec

Public Service Alliance of Canada; Montreal; On-site; CAD 153,000 - 172,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group benefits

Pension plan

Vacation time

Hybrid work options

Professional development

Job summary

Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) seeks a seasoned Associate Director for Quebec to lead programs and staff in the Quebec region. You will guide operations, manage budgets, and collaborate with the ROB and REVP to deliver PSAC services effectively while advancing equity and union principles.

The role requires strong leadership, negotiation skills, and a commitment to workers’ rights, with readiness to travel and work flexible hours as needed.

Qualifications

• Combination of education and experience in the field of labour relations; knowledge of union practices and programs.
• Thorough knowledge of PSAC policies, constitution and objectives of its programs.
• Ability to prepare and monitor budgets; manage staff and respond to organizational change.

Responsibilities

• Manage programs and staff in the Quebec region; coordinate activities within the ROB.
• Supervise staff and report to the Regional Executive Vice-President.
• Contribute to policy setting and strategic planning at regional and national levels.
• Travel as required and ensure effective delivery of PSAC services.

Skills

Labour relations knowledge

Budget management

Staff supervision

Strategic planning

Change management

Negotiation

Education

Education/Experience in labour relations

Job description

## Associate Director, QuebecApply: Montréal, QC: Full time: Posted 2 Days Ago: End Date: November 17, 2026 (12 days left to apply): JR100197**Vacancy Status:**Existing Vacancy**Branch:**Regional Offices Branch (ROB)**Employment Type:**Indeterminate, Full time**Position Linguistic Designation:**Bilingual (English, French)**Position Global Linguistic Level:**B2**Classification Level:**Band 14**Annual Salary:**$152,749.00 - $171,923.00 + $2,002.23 Bilingual Bonus**Union:**The Canadian Union of Public Employees - CUPE - Excluded**Location:**Montréal, QC**Search Area:**Internal, Membership, Public**About the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC)**PSAC was created in 1966 and is a union that has proudly represented more than 245,000 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 https://psacunion.ca/ **About the role**Under the direction of the Director, Regional Offices Branch (ROB), the Associate Director**,** Quebec manages programs and staff in their assigned region; coordinates and supervises staff and, in consultation with the Regional Executive Vice‐President (REVP), ensures the timely and effective delivery of PSAC programs and services in the Quebec region.As a member of the Management Team, participates in policy setting and strategic planning at both the regional and national level. **What we are looking for** ***Education/Experience:**** Combination of education and experience in the field of labour relations, knowledge of union practices and programs. ***Skills & Knowledge:**** Thorough knowledge of the PSAC policies, constitution and objectives of its programs. ***Abilities:**** Demonstrated management skills;* Ability to prepare and monitor budgets;* Ability to successfully deal with change and to effectively manage organizational, operational and people issues;* Ability to contribute to planning and priority setting;* Ability to understand and respond strategically to operational issues with innovative solutions and develop and monitor long and short-term goals;* Ability to establish trust and co-operation amongst all employees and promote enthusiasm and commitment;* Well-developed time management skills to deal effectively with conflicting priorities and time sensitive issues while remaining focused in the face of multiple distractions;* Well-developed communication, negotiating and conflict resolution skills;* Ability to facilitate group discussion and decision-making. ***Personal suitability:**** Understanding and commitment to union and equity principles;* Self-confidence, action-oriented, tenacity, good judgment and diplomacy;* Political acuity and respect for workers;* Availability to travel and work on evening and on week-end.## **What you need to know*** Second language skills as per the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) will be assessed. Valid federal SLE results may be accepted.* 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 applicant’s interest, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.* A full job description is available on request. Please contact [e-mail]## **Why work with us**Should you share PSAC's 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 $7,500 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.## **Our commitment to employment equity**PSAC is committed to building a workplace that reflects the diversity of our membership and the communities we serve. That’s 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 [e-mail] — we’re 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 PSAC** should 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.