Vacancy Status:

Existing Vacancy

Branch:

Communications, Education and Human Rights Branch (CEHR)

Employment Type:

Temporary (Fixed Term), Full time

Duration of Term:

12 months/mois

Position Linguistic Designation:

Bilingual (English, French)

Position Global Linguistic Level:

Classification Level:

Band 12

Annual Salary:

$131,687.00 - $148,221.00 + $2,002.23 Bilingual Bonus

Union:

UNIFOR 2025

Location:

Ottawa, ON

Search Area:

Internal, Membership, Public

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 Assistant Director, the National Education Officer – Mental Health leads the development, coordination, and delivery of education initiatives that strengthen the union’s work on mental health supports, psychological safety, and member wellbeing.

This role provides strategic leadership in advancing mental health-related priorities emerging from conventions, resolutions, and organizational commitments. The position ensures that mental health is meaningfully integrated across the union’s education program using an intersectional, anti-racist, trauma-informed, and equity-based approach.

What we are looking for

Education & Experience:

A combination of education, training, and experience as an adult / popular educator and program administrator.

Skills & Knowledge:

Knowledge of the labour movement, of trade union practices and organization, and of the social, political, economic, and equity issues that are of importance to the trade union movement.
Oral and written communications skills, including the ability to produce letters, reports, analyses, etc., within deadlines.
Strong education development skills (e.g. ability to assess learning needs, formulate objectives, develop innovative and participatory methodology, and write facilitators’ notes and participant handouts).
Strong facilitation and human relations skills (i.e. the ability to assess group process, to analyze individual behaviour and group dynamics, to synthesize group thoughts and opinions, to solve problems and build consensus, and to promote effective teamwork).
Demonstrate a strong understanding of mental health and its impacts in workplace and organizing contexts.
Good team management and conflict resolution skills.

Abilities:

Ability to estimate costs, forecast expenditures and develop / monitor a program budget.
Ability to operate efficiently and effectively within a political environment and must be prepared to work irregular hours and travel as required.

Personal suitability:

High degree of initiative, tact and good judgment.
Demonstrated commitment to union and equity principles.

What you need to know

Second language skills as per the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) will be assessed. Valid federal SLE results may be accepted.
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.
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:

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.

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.