25-07: Organizer – Temporary Relief

at  AUPE

AUPE is expanding its inventory of qualified candidates to fill short and long-term Organizer temporary relief positions that may arise, with an initial work assignment in Edmonton, within the Organizing department.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Economics, Political Science or a related field would be an asset.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated working knowledge and understanding of labour legislation.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate with and relate to staff, membership, media, the public and outside organizations.
• Demonstrated organizational, writing, research, communication and interpersonal skills and leadership qualities.
• Ability to deal effectively with co-workers, members and others under stressful conditions.
• Ability to work against specific deadlines and be able to work well under pressure.
• Ability to exercise tact and judgment.
• Ability to display the attributes of self-motivation and individual initiative.
• Having background knowledge of the labour movement in general, and AUPE in particular, is an asset.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Experience

• Previous: At least two (2) years of previous experience is needed, preferably in a Union setting.
• On the Job: Nine (9) months on the job to become familiar with the filing system, database, computer systems, related programs/software, and AUPE policies and procedures.

The Organizer position is a responsible position where internal and external organizing assignments are performed in areas identified by AUPE. The focus includes, but is not limited to, providing organizing services to existing members, Locals/Chapters, Area Councils and Community organizing and providing information on AUPE, assisting with applications for certification, and presenting AUPE sponsored education.