Digital Organizer - External The Service Employees International Union (SEIU) is the largest and fastest growing Union in North America with over 2.1 million members. Our 13,000 members work in healthcare, education, community-based organizations, day care, retirement facilities, municipalities and light-industrial plants across the province.

Department

Organizing (Location: Saskatoon). FTE:

Full Time. Status:

Temporary Salary information: 80,835.40-93,415.49

(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.

Solid 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

📌 Digital Organizer – External (Winnipeg)
🏢 Canadian Association of Labour Media
📍 Winnipeg