Casual On Call Back-Up Secretary – Ottawa – T25.015

OPSEU/SEFPO; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization representing workers across Ontario is seeking a Casual On Call Back-Up Secretary for its Ottawa office. The position involves a range of secretarial tasks, requiring effective communication, organizational skills, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion. Applicants should hold a Community College Certificate/Diploma and have relevant experience. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply with a resume and cover letter by June 10, 2025.

Qualifications

• One-year Community College Certificate/Diploma and two years related work experience.
• Understanding of and commitment to anti-racism, equity, diversity, and inclusion.
• Ability to follow office policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide secretarial and clerical support services to the Regional Office.
• Database input, opening and tracking files.
• Deal with general inquiries from members.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Tact and diplomacy

Knowledge of office management

Intermediate computer skills

Education

Community College Certificate/Diploma

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Casual On Call Back-Up Secretary – Ottawa – T25.015

EMPLOYER: OPSEU/SEFPO

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Title: Casual On Call Back-Up Secretary
Location: OPSEU/SEFPO Ottawa Regional Office (Region 4), Negotiations Division, 2525 St Laurent Blvd, Suite 103, Ottawa, ON, K1H 8P5

Reporting to: Supervisor, Regions 3 & 4
Salary:$1,349.00 to $1,401.00 per week pro-rated to number of days worked (Range 4 – Support)
Working Conditions: As provided in the OPSSU/OPSEU/SEFPO Collective Agreement

OPSEU/SEFPO represents approximately 180,000 members across Ontario. They are full- and part-time workers, young and old. They trace their ancestry to all parts of the globe – as diverse a group as you could imagine. Our members work for the Ontario government, inside community colleges, for the LCBO, in the health care sector, and they are employed in a wide range of community agencies within the broader public sector.

Under the general direction of the Supervisor, provides secretarial and clerical support services to the Regional Office which include but are not limited to:

• Database input
• Opening and tracking files
• Dealing with general inquiries from members
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• One-year Community College Certificate/Diploma and two years related work experience (or an equivalent combination of experience and education)
• Knowledge of office management principles and ability to follow office policies and procedures
• Understanding of and commitment to labour movement and social democratic philosophy
• Understanding of and commitment to the principles of anti-racism, equity, diversity and inclusion
• Communication and interpersonal skills to establish and maintain professional relationships
• Requires intermediate computer skills including experience with software programs such as MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Requires tact and diplomacy skills

OPSEU/SEFPO supports employment equity. Racialized workers, women, Indigenous workers, LGBTQ2S+ workers and workers with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For the purpose of statistical data collection, applicants are strongly encouraged to voluntarily self-identify. OPSEU/SEFPO’s diverse workplace also supports Francophone workers and young workers.

First consideration to be given to OPSEU/SEFPO members.

Please advise should you require any accommodation to participate in this competition.

Applications:

Required: Applicants must complete the two-step submission process noted below. Failure to do so may result in disqualification from consideration.

• Submit your resume with cover letter in Word or PDF to [e-mail] quoting “T25.015 – Casual On Call Back-Up Secretary – Ottawa” by 5:00 pm (Eastern Time) on June 10, 2025.

START DATE: 07/01/2025

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