Public Service Alliance of Canada BC

There is one part-time (50%) position available in BC for a Regional Political Communications Officer. This person will provide political and communications advice, assistance and support to the Regional Executive Vice-President (REVP) in her role as the political voice for the PSAC in this region and in her role as a member of the National Board of Directors (NBoD) and the Alliance Executive Committee (AEC).   See Job Poster for complete details.

The following job opportunity for 9 (nine) Racism Prevention Officers has been posted as of May 23rd. Note the posting is open for only 3 days due to an anticipated high volume of applicants and will close May 25th. Please circulate to your networks.

• Racism Prevention Officer
• Department Name: Department of Human Resources and Social Development
• Locations: Vancouver, Calgary, Winnipeg, Toronto, Halifax, and Montréal.
• Classification: PM - 04
• Salary: $56,496 to $61,047 (per annum)
• Closing Date: May 25, 2007 - 23:59, Pacific Time Useful Information
• Reference Number: CSD07J-007655-000251
• Selection Process Number: 2007-CSD-EA-NHQ-NLOD-19095
• Employment Tenure: This is a full time permanent position. A pool of qualified candidates will be established and may be used to staff similar term and/or permanent positions.
• Vacancies: 9

For further information visit jobs.gc.ca.

BOOKKEEPER / ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

The Vancouver office of the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives — Canada’s leading progressive research institute — seeks a part-time Bookkeeper/Administrative Assistant.

Closing date for applications: FRIDAY, APRIL 27, 4:00 pm.
Starting date: Mid-June, 2007
Duration: This is a half-time position for a one year term, with a strong likelihood that the position will become permanent. Salary: Starting salary is $34,902 FTE (the CCPA is a unionized workplace with a five-step grid and a generous benefits package)

POSITION SUMMARY
The position’s principal responsibilities are clerical, including: coding all income, invoices and receipts; preparing monthly financial packages; reviewing and reconciling monthly financial statements; tracking variances with budget; payroll instructions and reconciliation; administration of project budgets; issuing invoices; coding VISA receipts and statements; and administering staff benefits. (Note: the CCPA’s financial statements are prepared by a bookkeeper at our Ottawa office; this posted position will liaise with the national bookkeeper.) Generally, this person will be
responsible for the smooth financial management of the BC office.

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TO: Executive Officers

Dear Sisters and Brothers:

RE: Count Me In Campaign

The Federation is now seeking candidates for the positions available in our Count Me In program during the upcoming federal election campaign. I would appreciate your assistance to circulate the attached job posting as widely as possible.

Each of these positions is a term position under the Federation’s collective agreement. The starting and end dates for some of these positions will be varied to reflect the actual timing of the election.

In solidarity, Jim Sinclair,President

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Greetings. There are going to be some big chances in the Vancouver Regional Office. Brother Jack Rudd will be retiring in May and Sister Regina Brennan will be going on self-funded leave for six months as of June 2007. Jack’s position has been posted and the deadline for applications is January 29. From that competition we will establish an eligibility list from which to backfill Regina in her absence.

If you are interested in applying in this competition and want to find out more about what qualifications we are looking for and how we assess them, then come to a meeting at the Vancouver Regional Office, 5238 Joyce St., on Wednesday January 24 at 5:45 pm.

Light refreshments will be served so please RSVP to Patrick or Patricia at 604-430-5631 no later than noon on January 23.

Janet Routledge, BC Regional Coordinator

Regional Representative

Duties

Under the general supervision of the Regional Coordinator and as part of a regional team that includes other regional office staff, the Regional Council, and regional union bodies such as Area Councils, the Regional Representative builds the union and fosters membership solidarity by delivering union programs and services in the region.

For more information visit the national website. Note the closing date for PSAC members residing in the BC region is January 29th.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY - Shareholder Association for Research and Education - Director Of Law and Policy

Closing Date: June 30, 2006, Full time permanent position

SHARE
The Shareholder Association for Research and Education (SHARE) is a national non-profit organization working with institutional investors to promote responsible investment practices. Share engages in research, educational activities, and advocacy and is governed by a board of senior Canadian labour leaders. For more information visit: www.share.ca.

POSITION
SHARE seeks a Director of Law and Policy to lead its programme on law reform, research and policy advocacy related to responsible investment and governance. The Director of Law and Policy reports to the Executive Director. The position is located in Vancouver, BC. Some travel is required.

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Centre for Native Policy and Research (CNPR)

JOB POSTING: Researcher

• Closing date: Friday, February 24, 2006, 4:00 PM - EXTENDED TO MARCH 3, 2006
• Position start date: March 13, 2006
• Duration: Full-time permanent subject to funding.
• Salary Range: $45,000 - $57,200 plus benefits package after 6 month probationary period.

ABOUT CNPR

The Centre is a non-partisan, social justice, progressive Aboriginal think tank. Our focus is on the social, economic, and environmental policy and research concerns of Aboriginal people in British Columbia and Canada. Although over fifty percent of all Aboriginal people now live in urban areas, there is a lack of research and policy analysis on issues important to the growing urban Aboriginal population. The Centre tackles this gap by providing collaborative solutions between existing Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal groups, bringing people together beyond politics to promote progressive research, policy alternatives, and hope.

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WHAT? A part-time auxiliary Youth Outreach Team (YOT) position

WHEN? Starts March 2006

HOW MUCH? 15 to 20 hours a week @ $18.81/hour plus a percentage in lieu of benefits. *Hours will fluctuate based on project needs*

What is the Youth Outreach Team, and what do they do?

The Youth Outreach Team members work with City staff and community partners to build and strengthen youth involvement in City initiatives.

The position may include some of the following tasks:

• Supporting youth involvement in planning processes (i.e. Oakridge redevelopment, West Point Grey, Canada Line/RAV)
• Planning and facilitating workshops for youth and adults in partnership with City staff and community groups
• Developing promotional materials, written reports and project documentation

What is the Civic Youth Strategy (CYS)?

CYS is a commitment by the City of Vancouver to work with youth and the wider community to ensure that youth have a PLACE in the City; have VOICE in the City; are viewed as RESOURCES by the City and have a strong SUPPORT BASE in the City.

Visit vancouveryouth.ca for more information.

Family Services á la famille Ottawa is a non-profit agency that provides counselling, education and support to individuals, couples and families, serving the Ottawa region since 1914. In partnership with Pink Triangle Services, a community agency supporting the wellness of the gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, Two Spirit, questioning and queer (GLBTTQ) community, we are undertaking a community development initiative focusing on the social inclusion of GLBTTQ parents and their children, ages 0-6. |inline

TERM ASSIGNMENT – ASSISTANT TO THE EXECUTIVE VICE-PRESIDENT
BAND 8, B.C. REGION, VANCOUVER REGIONAL OFFICE, LANGUAGE: ENGLISH, ASSIGNMENT FOR A PERIOD OF UP TO MARCH 2007

As part of the BC Region, this individual will work closely with the Regional Executive Vice-President (REVP) providing support in the day to day work and assisting the REVP in responding to a wide range of requests. The individual will possess good organizing skills and will be able to work independently, as well as part of a team; will be able to keep informed of issues sensitive to the union and to the office of the REVP, sort the information and bring important issues to the attention of the REVP; will have good research skills and excellent communication skills, both orally and in writing.

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