Regional Education Officer, NCR - Ottawa

Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC)•Ottawa, ON

1d•CA$131,687 - CA$148,221•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Associate Director and as part of a regional team that includes other regional office staff, the Regional Council, the Regional Education Committee, and other regional union bodies such as the Alliance Facilitators’ Network, the Regional Education Officer builds the union and fosters membership solidarity by coordinating the development and delivery of a quality program of membership education and empowerment in the region. The Regional Education Officer closely collaborates with other Regional Education Officers and with the staff of the Education Section to maintain a core Program of PSAC Membership Education that is relevant, comprehensive, innovative and dynamic.

Requirements

Significant experience as a popular educator, creative writer, and program administrator.
Knowledge of the labour movement, trade union practices and organization, principles of labour and human rights legislation, and the current social, political, and economic issues that affect PSAC members.
Ability to develop educational materials (including the ability to assess learning needs, formulate objectives, create innovative and participatory methodology, and write facilitators’ notes and participants’ handouts).
Ability to produce letters, reports, analyses within deadlines.
Ability to facilitate (including the ability to assess group process, to analyze individual behaviour and group dynamics, to synthesize group thoughts and opinions, to solve problems, build consensus and promote effective teamwork).
Ability to estimate costs, forecast expenditures, and develop/program budgets.
Second language skills as per the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) level indicated above (C1).
Ability to communicate orally and in writing to a wide range of union members.
Ability to develop a plan and bring it to fruition.
Active commitment to union and social justice principles.
High degree of initiative, tact, and good judgment.
Ability to work collaboratively and respectfully with others.
Ability to cope well with stress.
Bilingual (English, French) proficiency.

Nice To Haves

Valid federal SLE results may be accepted.
A combination of education, experience, and demonstrated performance may substitute for formal academic requirements.

Responsibilities

Coordinate the development and delivery of a quality program of membership education and empowerment in the region.
Build the union and foster membership solidarity.
Collaborate with other Regional Education Officers and with the staff of the Education Section to maintain a core Program of PSAC Membership Education.
Develop educational materials, including assessing learning needs, formulating objectives, creating innovative and participatory methodology, and writing facilitators’ notes and participants’ handouts.
Produce letters, reports, and analyses within deadlines.
Facilitate group processes, analyze individual behavior and group dynamics, synthesize group thoughts and opinions, solve problems, build consensus, and promote effective teamwork.
Estimate costs, forecast expenditures, and develop/program budgets.
Communicate orally and in writing to a wide range of union members.
Develop a plan and bring it to fruition.