Job Opportunity
Political Campaign Organizers
(Canvass Organizers – Campaign Office Managers )

Edmonton, Calgary: Canvass Organizers and Campaign Office Managers, Red Deer: Canvass Organizer

Closing Date: June 29, 2007

Salary: Negotiable

The Alberta Union of Provincial Employees (AUPE) is searching for Canvass Organizers and Campaign Office Managers to help facilitate the implementation of its Change-the-Law Campaign.
AUPE has launched a campaign to update Alberta’s antiquated labour legislation that, if implemented by government, would guarantee the right of all workers to fair collective bargaining.
Based in the Edmonton, Red Deer and Calgary, these temporary, six-week positions require highly organized individuals who have experience implementing political campaigns.

The successful candidates must also be comfortable working in the non-profit sector guiding large numbers of volunteers.
The positions are scheduled to commence Aug. 27, 2007, and conclude on Oct. 07, 2007. These are contract position, and therefore do not include benefits.

Interested applicants should send a cover letter and resume by the June 30 closing date to:

Jaime Oyarzun, Director of Labour Relations
c/o Alberta Union of Provincial Employees
10451- 170 St.
Edmonton, AB
T5P 4S7

Applicants wishing to apply by email should send their credentials to: j.oyarzun@aupe.org

AUPE wishes to thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position. However, only those applicants scheduled for formal interviews will be contacted.