Job Description

Branch

: Executive Office

Employment Type

: Term up to one (1) year

Linguistic Requirement

: Bilingual (English, French)

Global Linguistic Level

: B2

Salary

: $118,293 to $133,145 + $1,798.58 (Bilingual Allowance)

Location

: Ottawa Headquarters

Category of applicants

: Internal; Membership; Public

Closing Date

: 10/22/2025

Who are we?

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Founded in 1966, the Public Service Alliance of Canada represents 250,000 workers in every province and territory in Canada and in locations around the world. PSAC is headquartered in Ottawa with regional offices across the country. PSAC strives to enhance its members' quality of life and has been at the forefront of significant and successful campaigns for workplace and human rights. Learn more about our victories.

We will support your mental and physical health with:

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Flexible work arrangements (hybrid employees may have their own dedicated workstations). Group benefits (health, dental, life insurance, disability insurance, employee and family assistance), such as $7,500 for mental health professionals, that are 100% paid by the employer. Defined benefit pension plan (50/50 contribution from you and us). Three weeks' vacation to start, plus extra paid leave to support your wellness. Generous support for your professional growth and career development. $800 per year recreation allowance.

Primary Responsibility:

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The Regional Political Communications Officer provides political and communications advice, assistance and support to the Regional Executive Vice?President (REVP) in his or her role as the political voice for the PSAC in his or her region and in his or her role as a member of the National Board of Directors (NBoD) and the Alliance Executive Committee (AEC).

What you will bring to the table:

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Education/Experience
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Postsecondary 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; Prior experience working with a labour or political organization will be considered.

Knowledge
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Knowledge of the political and operational structure of the PSAC; Knowledge of union and social issues; 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 and influence members of the media.

Abilities
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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; Second language skills as per the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) level indicated above; Ability to edit for style and length, and proofread English and French documents.

Personal suitability
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High degree of initiative, tact and good judgment; Commitment to union principles and social justice.

What you need to know:

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Second language level indicated above is based on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). Preferred candidates may have their second language skills assessed as part of the hiring process. However, valid federal government SLE results can be used toward this. While we appreciate all the candidates' interest, only those considered in the process will be contacted. A full job description is available upon request.

NOTES:

Internal applicants should submit their resume online through HRMS.

Indeterminate PSAC employees who meet the qualifications of this position can request a transfer in accordance with the relevant collective agreement by submitting an application on or before the closing date. Please upload a cover letter indicating that you are requesting a transfer as well as a resume in your candidate profile (if not previously done) and indicate

"Yes"

under

"Employment Information"

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Employment Equity at PSAC is focused on five groups: women, Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, and the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. If you belong to one or more of these groups, please consider responding to the voluntary employment equity section of the online application.

All individual information collected from this questionnaire will be kept strictly confidential.

In many cases, you may identify in more than one designated group. For example, you may identify yourself as an Indigenous person and a person with a disability and a woman.

False declarations will be taken seriously and may prompt an investigation or further actions, as necessary.



Please contact HRactionRH@psac-afpc.com to obtain this questionnaire in an alternate format (e.g., large print), should you need more information, or require assistance in completing this questionnaire.



For accommodation needs or to obtain a copy of the documents in alternate format, please email hractionrh@psac-afpc.com.