The posting
Vacancy Status:
Existing Vacancy
Branch:
Executive Office Branch (XO)
Employment Type:
Indeterminate, Full time
Position Linguistic Designation:
Bilingual (English, French)
Position Global Linguistic Level:
B2
Classification Level:
Band 12
Annual Salary:
$120,659.00 - $135,808.00 + $2,002.23 Bilingual Bonus
Union:
The Canadian Union of Public Employees - CUPE
Location:
Montréal, QC
Search Area:
Internal
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 Regional Executive Vice-President (REVP), the Regional Political Communications Officer provides political and communications advice and assistance to the Regional Executive Vice President (REVP), and supports the communication campaigns, media relations, and product development required to successfully implement the various activities of the region and engage its membership.
What we are looking for
Education & Experience:
- The position requires a posts-secondary diploma in communications, public relations, journalism or a related field or a combination of education, training and experience with a minimum of three years related experience.
Skills & Knowledge:
- Knowledge of the political and operational structure of the PSAC;
- Knowledge of union and social issues;
- Knowledge of digital media and social media platforms, including the ability to create appropriate content for those platforms and to use them effectively.
- Knowledge of issues affecting the union movement and PSAC members;
- Knowledge of government decision making and of the Canadian political system;
- Knowledge of media relations including the ability to establish a working relationship with
Abilities:
- Ability to assess and analyze in order to develop appropriate communication strategies;
- Ability to conceptualize and design variety of communication materials;
- Ability to strategize in order to mobilize members into action;
- Ability to plan and organize in order to meet deadlines;
- Ability to communicate both orally in writing in English or French or in both official languages (according to the position's requirements);
- Ability to edit for style and length, and proofread French and English documents.
Personal suitability:
- High degree of initiative, tact and good judgment.
- Demonstrated commitment to union principles and social justice.
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 [email protected]
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 [email protected] — 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.
