Regional Manager, Ontario

Vacancy Status:

Existing Vacancy

Branch:

Regional Offices Branch (ROB)

Employment Type:

Indeterminate, Full time

Position Linguistic Designation:

English

Classification Level:

Band 13

Annual Salary:

$142,218.00 - $160,067.00

Union:

Canadian Union of Labour Employees - CULE I - Excluded

Location:

Toronto, 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 general guidance of the Associate Director, the Regional Manager will be responsible for the management, orientation of Staff, and applicable administration of Regional PSAC directives within the Region. Working closely with the Associate Director, the Regional Manager oversees the activities of region in their delivery of national and regional PSAC programs, including negotiations, membership mobilization, representation, education, organizing, health and safety, human rights, political.

What we are looking for

Education/Experience:

• The work requires university graduation in labour relations, social policy, economics or public administration or a related field and/or a combination of experience in these or related fields;
• Knowledge and experience in at least three fields of expertise related to the scope of work undertaken by PSAC’s regional offices, i.e.: labour relations, organizing, strike mobilization, education, political action, operational planning, and membership development. Candidates should have a general knowledge of the work in all of these areas.

Skills & Knowledge:

• Knowledge of union and social issues;
• Knowledge of the political and operational structure of the PSAC;
• Familiarity with basic computer technology.

Abilities:

• Ability to demonstrate their commitment to union principles and social justice;
• Ability to analyze, apply, explain, and interpret collective agreements, employment legislation, and employer policies and directives;
• Ability to inspire, motivate, and organize groups to achieve collective goals and objectives;
• Ability to design and facilitate union education courses according to the principles and practices of popular education;
• Ability to develop union education materials;
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing in English with workers in a variety of occupations and backgrounds;
• Ability to create and bring strategic plans to fruition;
• Good problem solving and conflict resolution skills;
• Teamwork and leadership are required under circumstances that are often stressful and politically sensitive.

Personal suitability:

• High degree of self motivation and initiative is expected;
• Good judgment.

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.

• A full job description is available on request. Please contact [email protected]

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 [email protected] — 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.