Human Rights Generalist

Branch: Negotiations and Programs Branch
Employment Type: Term up to twelve (12) months
Position Linguistic Designation: Bilingual (English, French)
Position Global Linguistic Level: B2
Salary: $115,974.00 - $130,533.99 + $1,763.31 Bilingual Allowance
Location: Ottawa Headquarters
Search Area: Internal; Membership; Public
Closing Date: 01/12/2024
Employment Equity Designation: As a result of the PSAC Workforce and Availability Analysis and in accordance with the PSAC Employment Equity Plan, the successful candidate for this appointment will be a qualified person from one of the following groups: Women.

Note: The results of this process may be used for future Human Rights Generalist hiring.
PURPOSE OF POSITION

Under the direction of the Programs Coordinator and as part of a team that includes other programs, the Human Rights/Generalist Officer is responsible for the development and maintenance of the PSAC Human Rights Program which has the ultimate goal of integrating Human Rights issues into all areas of the union’s work and provide PSAC with expertise in all Human Rights matters.

The Human Rights Program is dedicated to the promotion and coordination of equality issues within our union, the broader labour movement, within the workplaces of our members and in our communities. The duties of the program can overlap several functions (education, policy drafting, organizing political action, membership mobilization, collective bargaining, legislative reviews, problem solving, etc.).

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge

• Knowledge of issues related to Human Rights and equity.
• Knowledge of trade union roles, objectives and activities.

Abilities

• Ability to write well documented reports, educational materials, articles and documents on various related topics.
• Ability to communicate effectively, tactfully and persuasively on a variety of complex issues to varying audiences (e.g. other unions, interest groups, governments, employers) to obtain information, goodwill and/or support as well as to give information.
• Ability to conceptualize, plan and carry out activities/projects on a national scale, ensuring goals are set and results and deadlines are met (conferences, forum).
• Ability to recognize, research and analyze issues in a timely and responsive manner.
• Ability to set priorities, remain focused, coordinate several time sensitive projects simultaneously covering a variety of issues.
• Second language skills as per the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) level indicated above.

Personal suitability

• Demonstrate commitment to trade union and equity principles.

A full job description is available upon request.

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#INDHP

The Public Service Alliance of Canada is committed to achieving and maintaining a representative workforce that ensures the full participation and advancement of traditionally under-represented groups. Applications are encouraged from equity groups including women, racially visible persons, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning, and two-spirit (LGBTQ2+) persons.

Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in the selection process. For accommodation needs or to obtain a copy of the documents in alternate format, please email hractionrh@psac-afpc.com.

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Salary: $115,974.00-$130,533.99 per year

Work Location: In person