Come up with a creative logo that best describes the VIHRC in a visual way.  This logo could be used on all VIHRC promotions, posters and correspondences internally or externally either in workplaces or outside of workplaces.

Why a logo?  It is confirmed that a logo creates the familiarity of what an organization is all about or a product you are getting.  For example, when you see a logo for hockey team, Vancouver Canucks.  It hits home for you (if you are a local fan).  So you know what you are getting or have a sense of ‘belonging’ to.  Other example is a product such as Coke.  When you see Coke, you know what it will taste like… you know what it is about and it perhaps makes you feel good when you see the logo of Coke.  Let’s do that with the VIHRC logo.  Let’s make people who belong to any of designated groups i.e. Persons with Disabilities feel like they belong to VIHRC and that VIHRC represents them!

Any PSAC-BC member can participate in the logo contest.  Bonus points will be awarded if the member is from a local that is affiliated with the VIHRC.

Please submit entries electronically by November 2nd, 2009 to the PSAC Victoria Regional Office: mackenr@psac-afpc.com or jacksod@psac-afpc.com . Call (250) 953-1050 or  1-866-953-1050 for more information.

The purpose of this competition is to establish an eligibility list of qualified candidates to fill temporary unilingual positions as they become available. Please indicate clearly whether you are applying for a full-time or part-time position. This competition closes March 20, 2009.

Purpose of position:

As part of the Regional Office Team, the Administrative Assistant provides comprehensive administrative services that enable the Regional Office to fulfill its role in a timely and credible manner. Under the direction of the Regional Coordinator maintains the administrative aspects of the Regional Office, while carrying out the wide variety of administrative, secretarial and clerical responsibilities to ensure efficient operation of the Regional Office.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of business and/or secretarial training, OR equivalent experience normally provided through several years of providing administrative services relevant to the duties of the position;
• Ability to effectively transcribe type and perform word processing functions using Microsoft Word;
• Proficiency in the use of a personal computer including ability to use Windows, e-mail, FrontPage, and Internet;
• Ability to use spreadsheets (ideally Excel) and database software (ideally Access);
• Proficiency in spelling, vocabulary and in the application and usage of English;
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing in English:
• Ability to work independently and determine priorities under strict deadlines;
• High degree of initiative, good judgment and problem-solving;
• Ability to work cooperatively with others in a team environment;
• Good knowledge of the Public Service Alliance of Canada;
• Knowledge of the trade union objectives and activities and commitment to union and equity principles;

For more details and how to apply is available in the following documents.

• Job poster – Vancouver
• Job poster – Victoria
• Admin Assistant Job Description

• Thursday, Dec 4th, 2008
• 3:00 – 7:00pm
• Unit 210-1497 Admirals Rd, Victoria BC (PSAC Victoria Regional Office)

The Public Service Alliance of Canada is looking for students to work on our Think Public campaign over the summer. The successful candidates will work with the political action coordinator to organize public outreach. They will assist in researching specific issues, tailor messages to specific audiences, help set up and staff booths at public events, distribute leaflets in crowds, engage the public in discussion about the value of public services, and attend community group meetings with a regional representative.

Energetic self-starters who are students of Marketing, Communications, Political Science, Economics, Community Development, Education or Women’s Studies who believe in social justice and want to develop their activist skills are encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to qualified aboriginal and racialized students. The wage rate is $15/hour. It is a full time 35 hour/week job for a 10 week period between June 15 and Labour Day weekend. Some weekend work is expected.

Please send your resume to Luc Guevremont at guevrel@psac.com. The deadline for receipt of applications is Tuesday June 3, 2008.

Regional Rep, Jack Rudd, will be retiring in May. Colette Savarie, will be transferring from the Saskatoon Regional Office to replace him. Some of you will remember Colette from her days as the BC/Yukon Regional Vice President for National Component before she came on staff as the regional rep in the Yellowknife RO.

Janelle Ho-Shing, formerly the Regional Organizer, was the successful candidate on the competition to fill the regional rep position vacated by Joanna Schultz.

James Little, Regional Rep – Health and Safety, will be working out of the Victoria Regional Office for the next two years. His assignments remain the same. Please note that the Victoria Regional office now has a toll-free phone number – 1 866 953 1050

Please join me in welcoming them all to their new challenges.

Janet Routledge, Regional Coordinator – BC

Should an emergency arise and you need to contact us, call the Vancouver RO at 604 430 5631 or 1 800 663 1655 and leave a message in the general delivery mailbox. We will be checking the voicemail regularly.

Seasons Greetings!

The PSAC BC staff.

If you have an emergency during that time period please contact the PSAC Vancouver Regional Office at 1-800-663-1655.

In Solidarity, Dave Jackson & Rosemary MacKenzie

James is a former UTE activist from Victoria. He temporarily joined the staff of the Vancouver Regional Office in September 2004 to backfill Joanna Schultz who was acting Regional Coordinator. His brother and sisters on staff and in the membership welcome him as part of the permanent PSAC workforce in BC. Jim will be replacing Jack Rudd who has transferred into the position of Regional Representative.

Please see below the reassignment of staff responsibilities.

Regina Brennan

Regina is responsible for the following locals in the Okanagan/Kootenays and Surrey/Delta/Langley as well as the Regional Women’s Committees portfolio. She is also responsible for the Area Councils and Regional Women’s Committee’s in the Okanagan/Kootenays as well as the Surrey Delta Langley Area Council.

• AGR 20027 Kelowna / Vernon CFIA
• AGR 20039 Kamloops
• AGR 20041 Okanagan CFIA
• AGR 20043 Summerland
• CEIU 20910 Surrey
• CEIU 20914 Kamloops / Salmon Arm
• CEIU 20915 Vernon
• CEIU 20917 Penticton
• CEIU 20918 Nelson/Cranbrook
• CEIU 20972 Kelowna
• CEIU 20970 Borders (Immigration)
• CEUDA 20045 Borders
• NAT 20106 Mount Revelstoke
• NAT 20214 Industry Canada
• UCTE 20210 Penticton Airport
• UCTE 20222 NAVCAN
• UCTE 20230 Kamloops
• USGE 20067 Nelson RCMP
• USGE 20069 Kamloops RCMP
• USGE 20092 Canada Firearms Centre
• USGE 20153 Kelowna RCMP
• UTE 20003 Kelowna TSO
• UTE 20007 Burnaby-Fraser TSO
• UTE 20026 Penticton TSO
• UTE 20029 Surrey Tax Center

Dave Jackson

Dave is the Regional Representative in Victoria. He is responsible for all the Vancouver Island locals, Area Councils and Regional Women’s Committees.

James Little

James is responsible for the following locals in the Fraser Valley as well as the Fraser Valley Area Council and Health and Safety (BRUSH) portfolio:

• AGR 20038 Agassiz
• CEIU 20903 Abbotsford
• CEIU 20960 Chilliwack
• CEIU 20964 Langley
• NAT 20140 Stats Survey Operations
• NAT 20278 Fort Langley
• USGE 20015 Fraser Valley Institutions
• USGE 20017 Reg. Med Ctr Abbotsford
• USGE 20040 Kent
• USGE 20054 Matsqui
• USGE 20091 Regional Head Quarters
• USGE 20130 Mission
• USGE 20141 Ferndale
• USGE 20155 Kwikwexwelph
• USGE 20156 Mountain Inst., Agassiz

Jack Rudd

Jack is responsible for the following locals in the North and Lower Mainland as well as the Northwest and North Central Area Council.

• AGR 20042 Prince Rupert
• AGR 20044 Lower Mainland
• CEIU 20921 Prince George
• CEIU 20922 Prince Rupert
• CEIU 20925 WmsLake/Quesnel/100 Mi Hse.
• CEIU 20926 Terrace / Smithers
• CEIU 20928 Fort St. John / Dawson Ck.
• CEIU 20943 Maple Ridge / Coquitlam
• CEIU 20949 Burnaby/New Westminster
• GSU Y0046 Fort Nelson
• NAT 20088 Composite
• NAT 20100 Fort St. James Park
• NAT 20723 Queen Charlotte City
• NAT 39333 Prairie Farm Rehab Admin
• UCTE 20024 Fort St. John
• UCTE 20212 Prince George Airport
• UCTE 20213 PR CGuard / Sandspit Airport
• UCTE 20215 Prince Rupert Airport
• USGE 20070 Prince George RCMP
• USGE 20071 Prince Rupert RCMP
• USGE 20086 BC Mainland Parole
• USGE 70061 CSIS, National Local
• UTE 20002 Prince George

Joanna Schultz

Joanna is responsible for the following locals in Metro Vancouver as well as the Political Action and International Solidarity Portfolios.

• AGR 20060 Grain Commission
• CEIU 20939 North Vancouver
• CEIU 20944 10th Ave / Fraser Street
• CEIU 20951 Richmond
• CEIU 20976 Vancouver Airport
• DCL 20020 MDS Nordion
• DCL 21081 LimoJet Drivers
• NAT 20089 Labour Canada
• NAT 20378 Granville Island
• UCTE 20221 Vancouver Airport
• UCTE 20223 Coast Guard
• UPCE 20095 Purolator
• USGE 20011 RCMP

Monica Urrutia

Monica is responsible for the following Downtown locals and the Youth and Human Rights Committees and Vancouver Area Council.

• CEIU 20901 Vancouver RHQ
• CEIU 20937 ITC
• CEIU 20938 Immigration
• CEIU 20961 EI Telecentre
• CEIU 20974 Immigration RB
• CEUDA 20040 Customs
• GSU 20008 Government Services
• NAT 20301 Stats Canada
• NH&W 20031 Vancouver
• NRU 20088 Province-wide
• UCTE 20219 Vancouver
• UEW 20147 Fisheries & Oceans
• UEW 20729 Pacific Region
• UPCE 20101 Vancouver
• USGE 20090 Department of Justice
• USGE 70125 Federal & Supreme Court
• USGE 70176 Cdn HR Commission
• UTE 20027 Vancouver TSO
• UVAE 20029 Veterans Affairs
• UVAE 20045 Veterans Affairs

In Solidarity, Janet Routledge BC Regional Coordinator