- Title: Secretary – Bilingual (62-03)
- Location: OPSEU/SEFPO Ottawa Regional Office (Region 4), Local Services and Member Organizing Division, 2525 St. Laurent Blvd., Suites 103 and 204, Ottawa, ON K1H 8P5
- Reporting to: Supervisor, Region 3 & 4
- Search Type: Open to all OPSEU/SEFPO members
- Salary: $1,657.00 to $1,790.00 per week (Range 6 – Support)
- Start Date: TBD
- End Date: Up to 1 year
- 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
- Liaises with staff in other areas of the organization, local and with outside contacts to facilitate work of the office
- Receives and takes messages and to proper individuals
- Maintains and updates records for filing systems and/or databases
- Compiles summary reports from information and internal databases
- Tracks, codes and processes invoices and members expenses
- Prepares documents, reports, briefs, composes letters and acknowledgement
- Proofreads and corrects prepared materials for correct grammar, format, completeness and content
- Assists in making arrangements for meetings and organizing conferences
- Organizes materials for distribution
- May make travel arrangements and accommodations for staff
- Maintains and updates procedures manuals of own position
- Sets up and organizes own filing system
- May train others in their area of responsibility
- Performs other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- One year Community College Certificate or a one year Secretarial Science Certificate (or an equivalent
- combination of experience and education) and two years of related work experience
- Requires intermediate PC skills and knowledge of relevant software packages
- Knowledge of principles and basic office management
- Knowledge of OPSEU organization, structure and policies; knowledge of own Unit as well as familiarity of
- operations of other Units
- Understanding and commitment to Labour/Social Democratic Philosophy and Diversity
- Tact and Diplomacy skills
OPSEU/SEFPO supports employment equity. Black and Racialized workers, women, Indigenous workers, 2SLGTBQI+ 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.
A total of 60% or greater in the competition process must be achieved to obtain the position.
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.
- Complete the OPSEU/SEFPO Job Applicant Survey;
- Submit your cover letter and resume in Word or PDF format to [email protected] quoting “T26.021 – Secretary – Bilingual (62-03), Ottawa R.O” by 5:00 pm (Eastern Daylight Time) on October 19, 2026.
Posting Date: October 9, 2026