Secretary, Toronto Regional Office

Branch: Regional Offices Branch

Employment Type: Indeterminate

Position Linguistic Designation: English

Salary: $75,782.00 - $85,291.00 (2023 rates)

Location: Toronto Regional Office

Closing Date: 09/01/2023

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: Indigenous peoples.

PURPOSE OF POSITION

As part of the Regional Office administrative team provides administrative and secretarial support to the Regional Office and participates in the provision of comprehensive administrative services that enables the regional office to fulfill its role in a timely and credible manner. Under the direction of the Regional Coordinator, assists in the maintenance of the administrative aspects of the regional offices while carrying out a wide variety of administrative, secretarial and clerical responsibilities to ensure the efficient operation of the regional office.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Experience

• Successful completion of business and/or secretarial training, or equivalent normally provided through several years of experience in providing secretarial services relevant to the duties of the position.

Knowledge

• General administrative and secretarial knowledge.
• Good knowledge of the organization, functions, and policies of the PSAC.
• Familiarity with spreadsheets (ideally Excel) and database software (ideally Access).
• Basic knowledge of trade union role, objectives and activities.

Abilities

• Proficiency in spelling, vocabulary and in the application and usage of English grammar.
• Ability to determine priorities with minimum supervision and ability to problem-solving.
• Written and oral English communication skills are essential.
• Ability to work independently and cooperatively with others in a team environment.
• Proficiency in the use of a personal computer, including ability to use Windows, e-mail, and internet.
• Ability to work under strict deadlines.
• Ability to effectively type, transcribe and perform other word processing functions using Microsoft Word.

Personal suitability

• Commitment to union principles.
• High degree of initiative, good judgment and tact.

A full job description is available upon request.

NOTES:

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 [email protected].