Political Action & Communications Assistant
The Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Saskatchewan represents over 31,000 frontline public service workers, and is the largest union in the province. CUPE Saskatchewan is seeking a skilled, strategic and collaborative candidate to serve as the Political Action & Communications Assistant.
Reporting to the CUPE Saskatchewan President, this position is responsible for assisting and supporting the political action and communications needs of CUPE Saskatchewan, as well as supporting the President’s Office, and some administrative tasks as needed.
Position: Full-time Permanent
Hours of Work: 7 hours per day (35 hours per week), to be worked on a Flex Time basis between 8:00AM and 8:00PM.
Location: Regina or Saskatoon
Compensation: This unionized position (COPE 342) offers wages of $48.00 to $50.00 per hour (approx. $87,360 to $91,000 per year), subject to negotiated annual wage increases. Offers extended group benefits, RRSP contributions, and other benefits under the collective agreement.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the planning of campaigns and advocacy initiatives if needed, including working harmoniously with CUPE National staff and third-parties.
- Support the communications needs of CUPE Saskatchewan as required, including working harmoniously with CUPE National staff and third-parties.
- Support the political action needs of CUPE Saskatchewan as required, including working harmoniously with CUPE National staff and third-parties.
- Support the creation of compelling photo, video, and social media content as required.
- Operate video or photo capture equipment and editing programs as required.
- Support ongoing messaging to political action databases, as required.
- Operate office equipment, word and data processing software, editing software, cloud storage programs, and databases if needed.
- Support the CUPE Saskatchewan President’s Office as required, which could include: speech writing, producing social media content, advising on political action matters, advising on internal and external relations, assisting with meeting scheduling, note-taking, briefing on upcoming meetings and appointments.
- Support, if required, general duties relating to the CUPE Saskatchewan office, such as: assisting with receiving general correspondence, assisting with meeting notices and setup, and other general office tasks as directed.
- Work harmoniously with CUPE National staff and CUPE Saskatchewan Table Officers, as directed, as they carry out their work to support CUPE Saskatchewan.
- Other related duties assigned by the CUPE Saskatchewan President.
Experience:
- Work experience relating to any of the following is a strong asset: professional photography, videography, graphic design, online communications, or campaigns;
- Commitment to labour movement values;
- Familiarity with Saskatchewan’s social justice organizations and political landscape;
- Experience working on electoral campaigns within the last 5 years is a strong asset;
- Experience working in political, advocacy, or issues-management environments;
- Experience using digital tools for advocacy and communications (social media, email and texting, basic web content, and databases).
Skills and Competencies:
- Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills;
- Highly organized and collaborative;
- Proficiency with standard office software and equipment, cloud storage programs, video or photo editing programs, and online databases;
- Ability to translate complex political or policy issues into clear, motivating messages;
- Comfort with navigating conflict, diverse perspectives, and competing priorities;
- Ability to work collaboratively as well as independently;
- Design, photography, video, or digital organizing skills are strong assets.
Application Instructions: To be considered for the opportunity, please send a resume and cover letter to: Kent Peterson, President, CUPE Saskatchewan at contact@cupesask.ca with the subject line: “PAC Assistant – [Your Name]”.
Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Deadline to apply: November 23, 2026 at 4:00PM CST