OPSEU/SEFPO represents approximately 180,000 members across Ontario. They are full- and part-time workers, young and old. They trace their ancestry to all parts of the globe – as diverse a group as you could imagine. Our members work for the Ontario government, inside community colleges, for the LCBO, in the health care sector, and they are employed in a wide range of community agencies within the broader public sector.

OPSEU/SEFPO is currently hiring for a temporary staffing pool to fill possible temporary opportunities for two (2) positions (Clerk Typist and Secretary).  The number of positions to be filled has not yet been determined at this time.  Successful candidates will remain in the pool for a period of four (4) months and will be called if a temporary vacancy becomes available.

Title: Clerk Typist

Location: OPSEU/SEFPO Head Office and various OPSEU/SEFPO Regional Offices

• OPSEU/SEFPO Head Office, 100 Lesmill Road, North York, ON M3B 3P8
• London Regional Office (Region 1) 1092 Dearness Drive, London, ON N6E 1N9
• Hamilton Regional Office (Region 2) 505 York Blvd., 2nd Floor, Hamilton, ON L8R 3K4
• Niagara Regional Office (Region 2) 2285 Highway 20 East, Fonthill, ON L0S 1E6
• Guelph Regional Office (Region 2) 400 Speedvale Ave. West, Unit A, Guelph, ON N1H 8H3
• Oshawa Regional Office (Region 3) 500 King Street West, Unit 6, Oshawa, ON L1J 2K9
• Brockville Regional Office (Region 4) 133 King St. W., Unit 204, Brockville, ON K6V 6Z1
• Kingston Regional Office (Region 4) 824 John Counter Blvd., Kingston, ON K7K 2R1
• Ottawa Regional Office (Region 4) 2525 St. Laurent Blvd., Suite 103, Ottawa, ON K1H 8P5
• Toronto Regional Office (Region 5) 155 Lesmill Rd, 2nd floor, North York, ON M3B 2T8 and/or 31 Wellesley St. East, Toronto, ON M4Y 1G7

Reporting to: Supervisor, Various Units

Salary: $1,310.00 to $1,360.00 per week (Range 4 – Support)

Working Conditions: As provided in the OPSSU/OPSEU/SEFPO Collective Agreement

Principal Duties:

Provides clerical support services to a Unit:

• Maintains and updates records from filing systems and/or databases
• May track and code invoices
• Types reports, agreements, composes letters and acknowledgements
• Assists in organizing materials for distribution
• Sets up and organizes filing systems
• Responds to enquiries
• Proofreads and corrects material for correct grammar, format, completeness and content
• May liaise with staff in other areas of the organization and with outside contacts to facilitate work of the Unit
• Receives and takes message and directs incoming calls and transmits to proper individual
• Determines needs for supplies for Unit and may order supplies
• Compiles summary reports from information as requested
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• One-year Community College Certificate/Diploma and two years related work experience (or an equivalent combination of experience and education)
• Knowledge of basic principles of office management
• 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
• Requires intermediate PC skills and knowledge of relevant software packages
• Requires tact and diplomacy skills

Title: Secretary

Location: OPSEU/SEFPO Head Office and various OPSEU/SEFPO Regional Offices

• OPSEU/SEFPO Head Office, 100 Lesmill Road, North York, ON M3B 3P8
• London Regional Office (Region 1) 1092 Dearness Drive, London, ON N6E 1N9
• Hamilton Regional Office (Region 2) 505 York Blvd., 2nd Floor, Hamilton, ON L8R 3K4
• Niagara Regional Office (Region 2) 2285 Highway 20 East, Fonthill, ON L0S 1E6
• Guelph Regional Office (Region 2) 400 Speedvale Ave. West, Unit A, Guelph, ON N1H 8H3
• Oshawa Regional Office (Region 3) 500 King Street West, Unit 6, Oshawa, ON L1J 2K9
• Brockville Regional Office (Region 4) 133 King St. W., Unit 204, Brockville, ON K6V 6Z1
• Kingston Regional Office (Region 4) 824 John Counter Blvd., Kingston, ON K7K 2R1
• Ottawa Regional Office (Region 4) 2525 St. Laurent Blvd., Suite 103, Ottawa, ON K1H 8P5
• Toronto Regional Office (Region 5) 155 Lesmill Rd, 2nd floor, North York, ON M3B 2T8 and/or 31 Wellesley St. East, Toronto, ON M4Y 1G7

Reporting to: Supervisor, Various Units

Salary: $1,520.00 to $1,587.00 per week (Range 5 – Support)

Working Conditions: As provided in the OPSSU/OPSEU/SEFPO Collective Agreement

Principal Duties:

Provides secretarial and clerical support services to a Unit:

• Responds to general enquiries
• Takes minutes or recordings of meetings in the absence of an administrative assistant
• May organize large mail out of resource materials as requested
• Books appointments and meetings for the Unit and coordinates special conferences as required
• Produces agenda and minutes for Unit meetings
• Maintains and updates records for filing systems and/or databases
• Compiles summary reports from information as requested
• Prepares documents, reports, briefs, composes letters and acknowledgements
• Proofreads and corrects prepared materials for correct grammar, format, completeness and content
• May make arrangements for meetings and may assist in organizing conferences including registration
• Assists in organizing materials for distribution
• Receives and takes messages and refers to proper individual
• Maintains and updates procedures manuals of own position
• May train others in their area of responsibility
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Two-year Community College Certificate/Diploma and three years of related work experience (or an equivalent combination of experience and education)
• Knowledge of principles of office management
• 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
• Requires advanced PC skills and knowledge of relevant software packages
• Requires tact and diplomacy skills

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.

First consideration will be given to OPSEU/SEFPO members.

Please advise should you require any accommodation to participate in this competition.

All applications must be sent in as a Word document or as a PDF.

Expression of Interest – 2 step process:

1. Submit your resume with cover letter in Word or PDF to competitions@opseu.org quoting “Talent Pool for Clerk Typist and Secretary” by 5:00 pm (Eastern Time) on March 5, 2025;
2. Complete OPSEU/SEFPO Job Applicant Survey – Please click the link below: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=ntqy3vmHp0WKvIeSS54XAGmMbtnj6fFGgkFW2AaLVqNURDZBUUcwVEhBWDgzSUVSU0xZM1U0Q0w5Ti4u

To be considered in the job competition, it’s essential to complete both steps of the two-step submission process. Failure to do so will result in disqualification from consideration.

Posting Date: February 4, 2025

Title: Casual Back-Up On Call (2 positions)

Location: OPSEU/SEFPO, Negotiations Division,

• Ottawa Regional Office (Region 4)2525 St. Laurent Blvd, Suite 204 Ottawa, ON. K1G 4K3
• Brockville Regional Office (Region 4) 133 King St. W., Unit 201, Brockville, ON K6V 6Z1

Reporting to: Supervisor, Regions 3 & 4

Salary: $1,310.00 to $1,360.00 per week pro-rated to no. of days worked (Range 4 – Support)

Working Conditions:  As provided in the OPSSU/OPSEU/SEFPO Collective Agreement

About OPSEU/SEFPO

OPSEU/SEFPO represents approximately 180,000 members across Ontario. They are full- and part-time workers, young and old. They trace their ancestry to all parts of the globe – as diverse a group as you could imagine. Our members work for the Ontario government, inside community colleges, for the LCBO, in the health care sector, and they are employed in a wide range of community agencies within the broader public sector.

Principal Duties:

Under the general direction of the Supervisor, provides secretarial and clerical support services to the Regional Office which include but are not limited to:

• General office duties
• Database input
• Reception duties
• Opening and tracking files
• Dealing with general inquiries from members
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• One year Community College Certificate or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Knowledge of office management principles and ability to follow office policies and procedures
• Ability to apply attention to details
• 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
• Communication and interpersonal skills to establish and maintain professional relationships
• Requires intermediate computer skills including experience with software programs such as MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Requires tact and diplomacy skills

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.

First consideration to be given to OPSEU/SEFPO members.

Please advise should you require any accommodation to participate in this competition.

Applications:

Required: Applicants must complete the two-step submission process noted below. Failure to do so may result in disqualification from consideration.

1. Complete the OPSEU/SEFPO Job Applicant Survey – please click the link below: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=ntqy3vmHp0WKvIeSS54XAGmMbtnj6fFGgkFW2AaLVqNUNEQxSlFVU1BEOUpMMU9KWUFHTjJTOFNJUy4u
2. Submit your resume with cover letter in Word or PDF to competitions@opseu.org quoting “T25.005 – Casual Back-Up On Call (2 positions), Brockville & Ottawa R.O” by 5:00 pm (Eastern Time) on February 26, 2025.

Posting Date: February 4, 2025