Employees interested are invited to submit their application for the temporary position of Senior Officer (Leadership Program) to work in the Union Education Branch at the National Office located on the unceded territories of the Anishinaabe Algonquin Nation, also known as Ottawa, Ontario. This assignment will begin immediately and is expected to continue until December 31, 2026.
GENERAL FUNCTION
Under the direction of the Union Education Branch Director, the successful applicant will be responsible for the creation, development, presentation and writing of various types of education materials and programs, designed to educate CUPE leaders, members and staff and to develop the skills and capacity necessary for effective union action.
SUMMARY OF DUTIES
- Research, create, and write original in-person and online adult education workshop and conference material, on a wide range of issues/subjects related to current and continuous union and member education needs.
- Apply current adult education and popular education theory and techniques in developing and delivering workshops and conference materials.
- Develop and design accessible and thorough facilitation guides for workshops offered through CUPE’s education program.
- Revise and update existing CUPE education material and workshops.
- Facilitate in-person and online educational sessions, as required, and teach others facilitation skills.
- Create, prepare and write material to promote CUPE’s education program.
- Develop, write and facilitate weekend and weeklong workshops on various issues/subjects for a wide range of audiences within CUPE.
- Collaborate with CUPE leaders, members and staff in other branches and departments to develop educational materials.
QUALIFICATIONS
The successful applicant must have extensive union experience, union education experience, a commitment and understanding of the objectives and principles of the labour movement in general, and of CUPE in particular.
The position requires:
- A university degree in arts or social science (with specialization in adult education preferred), or equivalent experience.
- Knowledge and understanding of the application of current adult education and popular education theory and techniques to union education.
- The ability to develop and write innovative and clear education modules and workshops quickly.
- Knowledge, understanding, and experience of issues impacting Indigenous, Black, and racialized, people in the union, workplace, and the community.
- An extensive knowledge and understanding of current union issues including all matters related to the collective bargaining process, as well as a good understanding of political, social and economic matters facing union members.
- The skills and experience required to develop and deliver anti-oppression and anti-racism training.
- High level facilitation skills and experience, including strategic planning skills and experience.
- An ability to work and communicate effectively using various educational media.
- Initiative and the ability to perform high quality work without close day-to-day supervision.
- Strong strategic, time management, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work well on a team.
- High level of comfort using Microsoft Office software, including Word and Outlook, as well as internet browsers and online document management systems.
- Above average oral and written communication skills in English.
- Free to travel and work weekends and holidays as required.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT as set out in the collective agreement between CUPE and the CSU National Office Component.
WEEKLY SALARY RANGE: $2,734.15 to $2,820.73
Persons interested should click APPLY TO WORK FOR US, select National Office (Ottawa) and the opportunity ‘Other’, follow all required steps, and submit a cover letter and resumé no later than October 26, 2026.
CUPE is committed to fostering a representative workplace and a culture grounded in respect, diversity and inclusiveness at all levels of our organization to ensure that our workforce reflects the diverse CUPE membership and the diverse communities in which we live and serve. CUPE encourages applications from qualified members of equity-deserving groups, including women, Black and racialized people, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQI+ people. We will provide reasonable accommodations for candidates on any protected human rights grounds at any stage of the selection or recruitment process. Please inform us if you require accommodations by contacting us at staffing [at] cupe.ca (staffing[at]cupe[dot]ca). (All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. However, CUPE members and existing CUPE staff will be given priority.)