Social Justice Fund Officer

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

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

Under the day-to-day direction of the Director of Communications, Education and Human Rights as directed by the Social Justice Fund Steering Committee, the position is responsible for Social Justice Fund program development and delivery. The labour movement has an important role in fighting the social and economic inequities that impact the lives of workers and people in Canada and around the world. The Social Justice Fund is one of PSAC’s contributions to that struggle. The promotion of the right to decent work, quality public services, human rights and equity are cornerstones of the PSAC Social Justice Fund. Through education, mobilization and empowerment, PSAC's Social Justice Fund works to advance the role of our members in building more equitable and sustainable communities in Canada and the around the world.

Requirements

• Experience with social justice and/or labour movement
• Experience in conducting research and making presentations
• Experience with international travel in the global south
• Experience with program planning and development
• Knowledge of current and emerging social justice issues nationally and internationally
• Knowledge of the Canadian and international labour organizations and NGOs
• Ability to research and report on social justice issues
• Ability to develop communication strategies that mobilize and educate
• Ability to prepare and monitor Social Justice Fund budget
• Ability to communicate in English, French and Spanish, both orally and in writing
• Ability to prepare and deliver presentations
• Ability to develop, implement and evaluate programs
• Ability to demonstrate commitment to trade union and equity principles
• Good judgment, problem-solving and conflict resolution skills
• Teamwork and leadership are required under circumstances that are often stressful and politically sensitive
• Effective interpersonal relations, good initiative, leadership and team work

Nice To Haves

• A combination of education, experience, and demonstrated performance may substitute for formal academic requirements
• Diverse and international experience

Responsibilities

• Social Justice Fund program development and delivery
• Conducting research and making presentations
• Preparing and monitoring Social Justice Fund budget
• Developing communication strategies that mobilize and educate
• Developing, implementing and evaluating programs

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: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed