Branch:
Regional Offices Branch
Employment Type:
Indeterminate
Linguistic Requirement:
Bilingual (English, French)
Global Linguistic Level:
B2
Salary:
$75,282 to $86,997 + $1,798.58 (Bilingual Allowance)
Location:
Montreal Regional Office
Category of applicants:
Internal; Membership; Public
Closing Date:
02/11/2026
Who are we?
Founded in 1966, the Public Service Alliance of Canada represents 245,000 workers in every province and territory in Canada and in locations around the world. PSAC is headquartered in Ottawa with regional offices across the country. PSAC strives to enhance its members’ quality of life and has been at the forefront of significant and successful campaigns for workplace and human rights.
Learn more about our victories.
We will support your mental and physical health with:
• Flexible work arrangements (hybrid employees may have their own dedicated workstations).
• Group benefits (health, dental, life insurance, disability insurance, employee and family assistance), such as $7,500 for mental health professionals, that are 100% paid by the employer. Defined benefit pension plan (50/50 contribution from you and us).
• Three weeks’ vacation to start, plus extra paid leave to support your wellness.
• Generous support for your professional growth and career development.
• $800 per year recreation allowance.
Primary Responsibilities:
As part of the Regional Office administrative team, the secretary provides administrative and secretarial support to ensure the office operates efficiently. Under the direction of the Associate Director, the incumbent performs a range of administrative, secretarial, and clerical duties to support the smooth functioning of the regional offices and help it fulfill its mandate effectively.
What you will bring to the table:
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;
• Familiarity with spreadsheets (ideally Excel) and database software (ideally Access);
• Good knowledge of the organization, functions, and policies of the PSAC;
• Basic knowledge of trade union role, objectives and activities.
Abilities
• Ability to effectively type, transcribe and perform other word processing functions using Microsoft Word;
• Proficiency in the use of a personal computer, including ability to use Windows, e-mail, and internet;
• Proficiency in spelling, vocabulary and in the application and usage of English grammar;
• Written and oral English communication skills are essential;
• Ability to work independently and cooperatively with others in a team environment;
• Ability to determine priorities with minimum supervision and ability to problem-solving;
• Ability to work under strict deadlines.
Personal suitability
• High degree of initiative, good judgment and tact;
• Commitment to union principles.
What you need to know:
• Second language level indicated above is based on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). Preferred candidates may have their second language skills assessed as part of the hiring process. However, valid federal government SLE results can be used toward this.
• Experience and formal training combined with demonstrated performance and ability may substitute for stipulated academic requirements.
• While we appreciate all the candidates’ interest, only those considered in the process will be contacted.
• A full job description is available upon request.
NOTES:
Internal applicants should submit their résumé online through HRMS.
Indeterminate PSAC employees who meet the qualifications of this position can request a transfer in accordance with the relevant collective agreement by submitting an application on or before the closing date. Please upload a cover letter indicating that you are requesting a transfer as well as a resume in your candidate profile (if not previously done) and indicate
“Yes”
under
“Employment Information”
.
Employment Equity at PSAC is focused on five groups: women, Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, and the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. If you belong to one or more of these groups, please consider responding to the voluntary employment equity section of the online application.
All individual information collected from this questionnaire will be kept strictly confidential.
In many cases, you may identify in more than one designated group. For example, you may identify yourself as an Indigenous person and a person with a disability and a woman.
False declarations will be taken seriously and may prompt an investigation or further actions, as necessary.
Please contact HRactionRH@psac-afpc.com to obtain this questionnaire in an alternate format (e.g., large print), should you need more information, or require assistance in completing this questionnaire.
For accommodation needs or to obtain a copy of the documents in alternate format, please email hractionrh@psac-afpc.com.
