Regional Organizer, Winnipeg

Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC); Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 132,000 - 148,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Life and disability insurance

Health care spending account

Recreation allowance

Hybrid work arrangements

Pension plan

Vacation and paid leave

Job summary

Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) in Winnipeg is seeking an Organizer to build the Union by initiating, coordinating and implementing organizing campaigns to recruit new members.

Under supervision, you will coordinate and implement campaigns with regional and national teams, leveraging knowledge of worker rights, labour legislation, and strong communication skills. This is a temporary full-time position based in Winnipeg with a 12-month term.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-2 years of experience successfully organizing new bargaining units.
• Strong knowledge of worker rights and labour legislation.
• Proficient computer-based technology and office software.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and implement organizing campaigns to recruit new members.
• Work with regional and national teams to build the union and expand membership.

Skills

Computer literacy

Worker rights knowledge

Labour legislation knowledge

Tools

Office software

Job description

Vacancy Status: Existing Vacancy Branch: Regional Offices Branch (ROB) Employment Type: Temporary (Fixed Term), Full time Duration of Term: 12 months/mois Position Linguistic Designation: English Classification Level: Band 12 Annual Salary: $131,687.00 - $148,221.00 Union: Canadian Union of Labour Employees - CULE I Location: Winnipeg RO 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/.

Note: The successful candidate must reside in Winnipeg.

About the role

Under the general supervision of the Associate Director, and as part of regional and national teams that include other regional office and headquarters staff, the Organizer builds the Union by initiating, coordinating and implementing organizing campaigns for the purpose of recruiting new members into the PSAC.

What we are looking for

Education & Experience:

• Minimum 1-2 years of experience successfully organizing new bargaining units.

Skills & Knowledge:

• Extensive knowledge and experience or computer-based technology, including office software, internet and e-mail environments; Excellent knowledge of worker rights and labour legislation.

Abilities:

• Ability to work as part of a member-driven organizing team; Ability to motivate and inspire others to achieve collective goals; Ability to analyze, recognize mistakes and recommend improvements; Ability to communication orally and in writing in English; Able to develop contacts and leads which result in organizing campaigns.

Personal suitability:

• Well developed interpersonal skills, tact and judgment; Innovative, flexible and open-minded; Demonstrated commitment to and understanding of union and equity principles; Highly motivated; Self-starter.

What you need to know

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.

Why work with us

• 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.

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.

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