[TURC] Re: job opening -- researcher IUOE -- Ottawa (Out of Office)
- From: "Vicky Smallman" <vsmallman@xxxxxxxxxx>
- To: "turc@xxxxxxxxxxxxx" <turc@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Wed, 17 Aug 2016 10:34:29 -0400
Greetings! I'm on vacation and away from the office until August 29. If it's
urgent, please contact Karina Sihota at ksihota@xxxxxxxxxx or Elsie Abraham at
eabraham@xxxxxxxxxx. Otherwise, I will reply as soon as possible when I am
back in the office
In Solidarity,
Vicky
"Stuart, Andrea" <AStuart@xxxxxxxx> 08/17/16 10:33 >>>
Hello,
I am leaving my position with the IUOE and assisting them in finding my
replacement. See below and attached the job posting.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to be in touch with me
(astuart@xxxxxxxx<
mailto:astuart@xxxxxxxx>) or with the Canadian Regional
Office 613-567-5544.
Thank you - in solidarity,
Andrea
Canadian Researcher - International Union of Operating Engineers - based in
Ottawa
The incumbent works closely with the International Staff servicing the Canadian
region - this includes a lobbyist (based in Ottawa) as well as union reps and
organizers across the country. Knowledge of Canadian politics, the labour
movement, and a broad range of research techniques is key.
Must have strong analytical and writing skills and be a creative and strategic
thinker - skills probably obtained through a minimum of a social sciences or
humanities bachelor degree.
Experience with organizing or political campaigns an asset.
English proficiency is a must, bilingualism an asset.
Some of the duties may be:
* Monitoring and reporting on federal and provincial legislation and
proceedings
* Monitoring the media and other organizations for developments and
issues of interest.
o Issues may include pipelines and large infrastructure projects, trades
training and apprenticeships, labour mobility provisions in the TPP, temporary
foreign workers, labour issues writ large, and more.
* Analysing events and announcements (e.g. Federal Budget) and their
impact on the organization
* Communicating with internal stakeholders on developments and issues
being monitored
* Preparing, researching, and writing government submissions like
pre-budget consultation documents and letters to government ministers to lobby
on behalf of issues
* Perform strategic corporate research to support organizers in the
field using various information sources
o Information sources include: ATIP requests, land registry offices, court
decisions, corporate registries, stock holder information, old newspaper
databases, American WestLaw public records, and more
* Preparing briefing notes and backgrounders ahead of meetings
* Responding to general information and research requests
* Assisting on internal and external facing campaigns, writing updates
and campaign literature
* Liaise with external groups and maintain an IUOE presence with
external groups
* Liaise with IUOE's internal Canadian apprenticeship and training
committee (COEJATC), take minutes of meetings, assist with committee
initiatives, act as liaison between the Canadian Office and the provincial
training directors
* Proficiency with website building (Wordpress, NationBuilder) and
social media (Twitter, Facebook) an asset
* Opportunity to expand role and bring in new initiatives
* Some travel (approximately 2-3 weeks a year)
* Assist the receptionist / office manager and act as back-up when she
is not available
* Other duties as assigned by the Canadian Director
To apply for the job, contact Catarina Rotondo in the Canadian Regional Office
at crotondo@xxxxxxxx<
mailto:crotondo@xxxxxxxx> with a cover letter and resume.
Applications will be accepted until September 6, 2016
Andrea Stuart
Canadian Researcher
Canadian Region
International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE)
350 Sparks, Suite 1102
Ottawa ON K1R7S8
(p) 613-567-5544 x224 (f) 613-567-5577 (c) 613-296-1499
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