Associate Director, North

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 Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC)

PSAC was created in 1966 and is a union that has proudly represented more than 245,000 workers across Canada and beyond. We stand up for fairness, equity, and better workplaces. We know our strength is in our people.

Headquartered in Ottawa with regional offices nationwide, PSAC has led countless successful campaigns for workers’ rights and social justice. We believe in standing together and supporting the people who make our union work every day.

For more information about our victories, please visit our website at https://psacunion.ca/

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:

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

Skills & Knowledge:

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

Abilities:

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Demonstrated management skills;

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Ability to prepare and monitor budgets;

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Ability to successfully deal with change and to effectively manage organizational, operational and people issues;

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Ability to contribute to planning and priority setting;

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Ability to understand and respond strategically to operational issues with innovative solutions and develop and monitor long and short-term goals;

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Ability to establish trust and co-operation amongst all employees and promote enthusiasm and commitment;

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Well-developed time management skills to deal effectively with conflicting priorities and time sensitive issues while remaining focused in the face of multiple distractions;

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Well-developed communication, negotiating and conflict resolution skills;

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Ability to facilitate group discussion and decision-making.

Personal suitability:

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Understanding and commitment to union and equity principles;

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Self-confidence, action-oriented, tenacity, good judgment and diplomacy;

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Political acuity and respect for workers;

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Availability to travel and work on evening and on week-end.

What you need to know

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A combination of education, experience, and demonstrated performance may substitute for formal academic requirements.

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PSAC welcomes applications from candidates with diverse and international experience.

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PSAC does not use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select candidates.

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Interviewed candidates will be notified of the hiring decision within 45 days of their final interview.

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While we appreciate every applicant’s interest, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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A full job description is available on request. Please contact PSACStaffing-DotationAFPC@psac-afpc.com

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:

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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.

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Flexible work arrangements — with dedicated workstations for hybrid staff.

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Defined and secure pension plan — shared 50/50 between you and us.

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Three (3) weeks’ vacation to start, plus extra paid leave for appointments, moving, personal days, sick days, or whatever you need.

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Professional development support to help you grow.

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An annual recreation allowance of $800because your wellness matters.

Our commitment to employment equity

PSAC is committed to building a workplace that reflects the diversity of our membership and the communities we serve. That’s a workplace that includes women, Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, and members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.

We encourage applicants to self-identify in the application process to help us maintain an inclusive workforce. All information provided will be kept confidential. You may identify with more than one group (e.g., as Indigenous, as a person with a disability, and as a woman). False declarations may result in investigation or further action.

If you need the application in an alternate format (e.g., large print) or require accommodation at any stage of the hiring process, please contact us at PSACStaffing-DotationAFPC@psac-afpc.com — we’re here to help.

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.