Regional Representative, Charlottetown

Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC)•Charlottetown, PE

5d•CA$131,687 - CA$148,221•Hybrid

About The Position

The Regional Representative builds the union and fosters membership solidarity by delivering union programs and services in the region. This role operates under the general supervision of the Associate Director and as part of a regional team that includes other regional office staff, the Regional Council, and regional union bodies such as Area Councils.

Requirements

Significant experience in the labour and/or social justice movement.
Knowledge of union and social issues.
Knowledge of the political and operational structure of the PSAC.
Familiarity with basic computer technology.
Ability to demonstrate commitment to union principles and social justice.
Ability to communicate orally and in writing in English with workers in a variety of occupations and backgrounds.
Good problem solving and conflict resolution skills.
Teamwork and leadership are required under circumstances that are often stressful and politically sensitive.
High degree of self motivation and initiative.
Good judgment.

Responsibilities

Deliver union programs and services in the region.
Build the union and foster membership solidarity.
Analyze, apply, explain, and interpret collective agreements, employment legislation, and employer policies and directives.
Inspire, motivate, and organize groups to achieve collective goals and objectives.
Design and facilitate union education courses according to the principles and practices of popular education.
Develop union education materials.
Communicate orally and in writing in English with workers in a variety of occupations and backgrounds.
Create and bring strategic plans to fruition.
Problem solving and conflict resolution.
Teamwork and leadership in stressful and politically sensitive circumstances.