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LEAD ORGANIZER
NOVA SCOTIA
Service Employees International Union Local 2
POSITION: Lead Organizer (Nova Scotia)
WHO WE ARE
Service Employees International Union (SEIU), Local 2 represents 13,000 workers in Ontario, Alberta, British Columbia and Nova Scotia. SEIU Local 2 members work in diverse sectors, including property services, hospitality, community services, logistics and manufacturing.
SEIU Local 2 is looking for a Lead Organizer to anchor its new organizing program in Nova Scotia.
KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Implement the local’s regional organizing plan
- Oversee and lead a team of field staff and member-organizers
- Identify, develop and activate worker leaders
- Conduct house and workplace visits
- Mobilize workers and community allies for actions and meetings
- Conduct and win representation votes
- Maintain accurate worksite (building and worker) information, track worker assignments
- Work with research, political and communication specialists to implement corporate leverage campaigns
JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Previous community and/or labour organizing experience required
- Must have valid Driver’s license and reliable car
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to effectively plan and implement work and manage time, as part of a team and individually
- Ability to work long and irregular hours
- Experience and knowledge of various computer programs is a plus
- Ability to speak a second language is a plus
TERMS
Start Date: Immediately
Work Area: Nova Scotia
Salary & Benefits: Based on experience
Send a detailed résumé to:
Tom Galivan, Director of Organizing
2600 Skymark Avenue
Building 2, Unit 200
Mississauga, Ontario, L4W 5B2
Tel. 905 602 7477
Fax. 905 602 7476
tgalivan@seiulocal2.ca
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