Title: Campaigns Officer (50-04)
Location: Campaigns, Policy Research & Education Unit, Political Action & Education Division, OPSEU/SEFPO Head Office, 100 Lesmill Road, Toronto, ON M3B 3P8
Reporting to: Supervisor, Campaigns, Policy Research & Education Unit
Search Type: Open to all OPSEU/SEFPO members and the community (First consideration to be given to OPSEU/SEFPO members)
Salary: $1,994.00 to $2,215.00 per week (Range 4 – Pro-Tech)
Working Conditions: As provided in the OPSSU/OPSEU/SEFPO Collective Agreement
Principal Duties:
Coordinates member activities in a variety of campaigns, including Collective Bargaining, community and workplace issues, with a focus on member and community empowerment:
- Develops, coordinates and leads OPSEU/SEFPO campaigns from concept to evaluation (e.g. rallies, demonstrations, lobbies, surveys, petitions, forums, workshops, conferences and bargaining campaigns)
- Acts as lead hand to member-mobilizers
- Writes and costs campaign proposals for Executive Board
- Develops policy expertise in assigned area of responsibility
- Leads and implements outreach activities
- Develops ideas for campaign materials (e.g. buttons, bumper stickers, posters, banners, leaflets)
- Liaises with affiliates, community organizations, coalitions, government agencies as required
- Provides specialized advice on strategies and methodology for OPSEU/SEFPO campaigns and responses to government initiatives and legislation
- Writes speaking notes for elected leaders
- Researches, develops and prepares position papers, briefs, Executive Board proposals and campaign materials
- Performs other related duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- Undergraduate degree (or equivalent combination of education and experience) and four years related work experience including research and community development
- Requires advanced PC skills and knowledge of relevant software packages
- Facilitation skills
- Tact and Diplomacy skills
- Knowledge of public relations group dynamics and political action
- Knowledge of legislation, provincial and agency budgets, regulations affecting OPSEU/SEFPO members and advances in adult education techniques
- Knowledge of online campaign techniques and various social media
- Knowledge of OPSEU/SEFPO organization, structure and policies
- Understanding of and commitment to labour movement and social democratic philosophy
- Understanding of and commitment to the principles of anti-racism, equity, diversity and inclusion
OPSEU/SEFPO supports employment equity. Racialized workers, women, Indigenous workers, LGBTQ2S+ workers and workers with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For the purpose of statistical data collection, applicants are strongly encouraged to voluntarily self-identify. OPSEU/SEFPO’s diverse workplace also supports Francophone workers and young workers.
A total of 60% or greater must be achieved in the competition process to obtain the position.
Please advise should you require any accommodation to participate in this competition.
Expression of Interest – 2-step process:
- Submit your resume with cover letter in Word or PDF to competitions@opseu.org quoting “24.048 – Campaigns Officer (50-04), Campaigns, Policy Research & Education Unit” by 5:00 pm (Eastern Time) on January 7, 2025;
- Complete OPSEU/SEFPO Job Applicant Survey – Please click the link below: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=ntqy3vmHp0WKvIeSS54XACSzxUJfqY5Ehbkv7jfWaYpUNUNLSzc4WDRXMDhURlFCSTRBUkhLS1FJWSQlQCN0PWcu
To be considered in the job competition, it’s essential to complete both steps of the two-step submission process. Failure to do so may result in disqualification from consideration.