The Service Employees International Union (SEIU) is an international labour organization of millions of members uniting workers in three industry sectors to improve their lives and the services they provide. SEIU-West is one of five locals in Canada and is dedicated to serving the needs of over 13,000 SEIU-West members in Western Canada.
Department: Organizing (Saskatoon)
FTE: 1.0 FTE
Status: Full-time, Temporary
Salary: The salary range is $80,835.40 to $93,415.49 per annum (Field Staff 1).
This position reports to the Organizing Director (or designate).
Qualifications:
- A Bachelor degree in Communications, Marketing, Labour Studies, Political Science or History (or related field); and two years’ experience working in communications in social justice movements, ethnocultural associations, Indigenous organizations, or within the broader labour movement; or a sufficient combination of education and experience to complete the duties of the position in an exemplary manner
Experience:
- Experience building, maintaining and upkeeping data systems that include member lists, facility maps and documents related to organizing campaigns
- Experience running a social media page using platforms like TikTok, Instagram and Facebook for an organization, club, etc.
- Experience using organizing digital tools such as ActionBuilder, ActionNetwork, CallHub, NationBuilder, etc.
- Experience working with design tools such as Adobe Creative Cloud (particularly Adobe Express) and Cap Cut
- Experience in the labour movement and demonstrated commitment to social justice are assets
- Demonstrated familiarity with labour union politics and history; knowledge of provincial labour legislation is an asset
- Capacity to work as part of a team under pressure with other department staff on organizing campaigns
- Demonstrated capacity as a leader
- Must possess a valid driver’s licence and a reliable vehicle
- Eligibility to hold a valid passport and travel internationally
Skills:
- Build online social movements and move people from online to offline engagement
- Conduct digital, telephone, text-based, and door-knocking campaigns for the membership
- Involve, cross-train, and motivate members, Internal Organizers and staff
- Work with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures
- Maintain working relationships with, and provide support to, members, Internal Organizers and other staff
- Work with and educate member leaders in identifying workplace issues with a problem-solving focus
- Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
- Work with union organizing databases/programs like ActionBuilder, ActionNetwork, CallHub, NationBuilder, etc.
- Strong personal planning and time-management skills
Additional Criteria:
- Punctual and reliable
- Able to work long, irregular hours, including weekends and holidays
- Able to regularly travel throughout SEIU-West’s geographical jurisdiction based on campaign needs
- Motivated self-starter able to work effectively with a minimum of supervision and as part of a team, as required
- Able to exercise discretion and independent judgement
- Able to multitask and organize time efficiently
- Able to handle difficult situations with tact, composure and dignity
- Deep understanding of how to build online social movements
- Willing to engage in training, including from the International Union in the United States, on a regular basis
Terms and conditions of employment, including salary, are governed by the collective agreement between SEIU-West and USW Local 5917. Please apply no later than 5:00 p.m. September 28, 2026:
Angela Hosni
Employment Relations Manager
#200 – 747 46th Street West
Saskatoon, SK S7L 6A1
Fax: 306.652.1392
E-mail: [email protected]