Associate Director, North

Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) • Yellowknife, NT

9d • CA$152,749 - CA$171,923 • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Director, Regional Offices Branch (ROB), the Associate Director, 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 regions. As a member of the Management Team, participates in policy setting and strategic planning at both the regional and national level.

Requirements

• Combination of education and experience in the field of labour relations, knowledge of union practices and programs
• Thorough knowledge of the PSAC policies, constitution and objectives of its programs
• 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
• 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

Responsibilities

• Manages programs and staff in their assigned region
• Coordinates and supervises staff
• Ensures the timely and effective delivery of PSAC programs and services in the regions
• Participates in policy setting and strategic planning at both the regional and national level

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid health, dental, life, and disability insurance
• A health care spending account (HCSA)
• 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
• Extra paid leave for appointments, moving, personal days, sick days, or whatever you need
• Professional development support
• An annual recreation allowance of $800

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed