Associate Director, North

Public Service Alliance of Canada

$152K — $171K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in labour relations or related fields.
  • Significant knowledge of union practices and PSAC policies.
  • Proven management experience with effective leadership skills.
  • Strong budget preparation and monitoring abilities.
  • Experience in strategic planning and operational management.
  • Demonstrated ability in conflict resolution and negotiation.
  • Commitment to union and equity principles.

Responsibilities

  • Manage regional programs and staff under the guidance of the Director.
  • Coordinate program delivery in consultation with the Regional Executive Vice-President.
  • Participate in policy development and strategic planning.
  • Monitor and ensure effective implementation of PSAC programs.
  • Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with staff and stakeholders.
  • Oversee budget preparation and resource allocation.
  • Facilitate group decision-making and discussions.

Benefits

  • 100% employer-paid health, dental, life, and disability insurance.
  • Flexible work arrangements available for hybrid staff.
  • Defined pension plan with equal contribution from employer and employee.
  • Three weeks' vacation plus additional paid leave options.
  • Professional development support for career growth.
  • Annual recreation allowance of $800 for wellness.
Full Job Description
Vacancy Status:
Existing Vacancy
Branch:
Regional Offices Branch (ROB)
Employment Type:
Indeterminate, Full time
Position Linguistic Designation:

Classification Level:
Band 14
Annual Salary:
$152,749.00 - $171,923.00
Union:
Canadian Union of Labour Employees - CULE I - Excluded
Location:
Yellowknife, NT
Search Area:
Internal, Membership, Public

Note: This position is eligible for a Yearly Isolated Post Allowance (IPA) for up to $26,363 for an incumbent with dependents and $18,527 for an incumbent without dependents. The allowance covers the following admissible categories: Environmental Allowance, Living Cost Differential, Fuel & Utilities Differential and Shelter Cost Differential.

The selected candidate is entitled to a car allowance.

About the role

Under the direction of the Director, Regional Offices Branch (ROB), the Associate Director, manages programs and staff in their assigned region; coordinates and supervises staff and, in consultation with the Regional Executive Vice-President (REVP), ensures the timely and effective delivery of PSAC programs and services in the regions.

As a member of the Management Team, participates in policy setting and strategic planning at both the regional and national level.

What we are looking for

Education/Experience:

  • Combination of education and experience in the field of labour relations, knowledge of union practices and programs.


Skills & Knowledge:

  • Thorough knowledge of the PSAC policies, constitution and objectives of its programs.


Abilities:

  • Demonstrated management skills;
  • Ability to prepare and monitor budgets;
  • Ability to successfully deal with change and to effectively manage organizational, operational and people issues;
  • Ability to contribute to planning and priority setting;
  • Ability to understand and respond strategically to operational issues with innovative solutions and develop and monitor long and short-term goals;
  • Ability to establish trust and co-operation amongst all employees and promote enthusiasm and commitment;
  • Well-developed time management skills to deal effectively with conflicting priorities and time sensitive issues while remaining focused in the face of multiple distractions;
  • Well-developed communication, negotiating and conflict resolution skills;
  • Ability to facilitate group discussion and decision-making.


Personal suitability:

  • Understanding and commitment to union and equity principles;
  • Self-confidence, action-oriented, tenacity, good judgment and diplomacy;
  • Political acuity and respect for workers;
  • Availability to travel and work on evening and on week-end.


What you need to know

  • A combination of education, experience, and demonstrated performance may substitute for formal academic requirements.
  • PSAC welcomes applications from candidates with diverse and international experience.
  • PSAC does not use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select candidates.
  • Interviewed candidates will be notified of the hiring decision within 45 days of their final interview.
  • While we appreciate every applicant's interest, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.


Why work with us

Should you share PSAC's values and commitment, recognize the significance of the labour movement, and advocate for workers' rights, PSAC extends an invitation to join our team and actively contribute to a community dedicated to social justice, fairness, equity, and the well-being of workers. Below, you will find an overview of our comprehensive rewards and benefits package:
  • Comprehensive group benefits - 100% employer-paid health, dental, life, and disability insurance, a health care spending account (HCSA), plus 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, plus extra paid leave for appointments, moving, personal days, sick days, or whatever you need.
  • Professional development support to help you grow.
  • An annual recreation allowance of $800 because your wellness matters.


Ready to join the PSAC team?

Internal candidates: Indeterminate PSAC employees who meet the qualifications may request a transfer under the relevant collective agreement.

Active members of PSAC should provide their membership number to be considered at the membership level of the competition.

Thank you for your interest in joining our team. Due to the high volume of applications we have received, we will only be contacting those candidates who have been selected to proceed to the next stage of the hiring process.

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