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 Bulletin No. 162
Head Office Secretaries – Bilingual

Application Deadline: September 10, 2010

The Canadian Labour Congress has vacancies for bilingual Head Office Secretaries at CLC Headquarters in Ottawa. The primary role of the Head Office Secretary is to proofread and format French and English documents.

Duties:

  • use word processing software to produce correspondence, memos, reports, briefs, bulletins, letters and documents;
     
  • proofread and format existing documents including memos, reports, briefs, letters;
     
  • use desktop publishing software to format and/or draft layout design for publications;
     
  • enter information in databases;
     
  • act as relief and assume responsibilities of other secretarial positions;
     
  • ensure correct filing of electronic and physical documents;
     
  • register participants for conferences;
     
  • draft routine correspondence and reply to email enquiries;
     
  • provide switchboard relief;
     
  • post information on the intranet and CLC websites.

Qualifications:

  • 2 years office experience performing similar tasks;
     
  • oral and written fluency in English and French;
     
  • excellent proofreading and formatting skills in French and English;
     
  • ability to work as part of a team;
     
  • completion of post-secondary office administration training is preferred.

The Canadian Labour Congress offers a 4-day (30-hour) work week, on-site parking, a competitive benefits plan including pension, and a starting salary of $48,346.64.

Submit applications to:

Human Resources
Canadian Labour Congress
2841 Riverside Drive
Ottawa, ON K1V 8X7

or e-mail to hr@clc-ctc.ca no later than 5:00 p.m. September 10, 2010.

Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

The Canadian Labour Congress is an equal opportunity employer.
Women, people of colour, workers with disabilities, gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender workers and aboriginal workers are encouraged to
apply for this position.

 

 

Bulletin No. 2010-08
Programme Administrator,
International Development Assistance
(International Department)

Application Deadline: September 21, 2010

The Canadian Labour Congress has a vacancy for Programme Administrator-International Development Assistance at CLC Headquarters in Ottawa.

Major responsabilities include:

  • Administration of the CLC overseas development assistance programmes, including work carried out through international organizations such as the International Confederation of Free Trade Unions and the Commonwealth Trade Union Council;
     
  • Prepare reports for the National Director, International Department, and the Secretary-Treasurer with regards to financial administration and for CIDA on the Labour International Development Program (LIDP);
     
  • Under the direction of the Department Director, work closely with department staff in the development of international assistance programmes; develop strategies for effective programme delivery and coherent guidelines in line with CLC priorities (i.e, human rights, gender issues, health, safety and the environment) for project planning, implementation and evaluation with funding agencies and partners;
     
  • Ensure that reporting requirements are adhered to;
     
  • Prepare and recommend budgets and expenditures for all development assistance programmes to the National Director, International Department for approval;
     
  • Represent the CLC with funding agencies on publicly-funded programmes;
     
  • Represent the CLC with Canadian and international organizations involved in development cooperation work;
     
  • Where and when appropriate, ensure contact is made by planners with Canadian High Commissions and Embassies in countries where projects are sponsored;
     
  • Liaise with affiliates for funds for the International Activities Fund and with affiliate staff responsible for Labour International Development Committee (LIDC) related work;
     
  • Pursue new funding opportunities with funding agencies in conjunction with CLC staff;
     
  • Provide website information on the CLC’s programmes.

Qualifications

  • Knowledge of and experience in project work and development assistance programmes;
     
  • Fluency in both official languages;
     
  • Ability to converse fluently in an additional language will be considered an important asset;
     
  • Knowledge of and experience in the Canadian labour movement.

General

The position will report to the Director, International Department, and may involve project work as assigned by the Director.

The salary for the position is $86,780.93 per annum plus additional benefits under the collective agreement (CEP/CULR-1).

The Canadian Labour Congress is an equal opportunity employer. Women, people of colour, workers with disabilities, gay, lesbian workers bisexual and trans-gendered workers and aboriginal workers are encouraged to apply for this position.

Applications for the position will be accepted until September 21, 2010.

Please provide references, refer to the above bulletin number, and address your applications to:

Human Resources
Canadian Labour Congress
2841 Riverside Drive
Ottawa, ON K1V 8X7

or e-mail to: hr@clc-ctc.ca.

While we appreciate all applications, only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.