Education Officer

Competition #: 2026-EXT-2
Posting date: May 28, 2026
Closing date: June 25, 2026
Duration: One-year contract
Classification level: Level 5
Salary: $116,641 – $143,957
Number of positions: 1
Status: Unionized

About the Association
The Canadian Association of Professional Employees (CAPE) is a dynamic and progressive union representing over 25,000 professional employees in the federal public sector. At CAPE, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable environment for all our members.

Our organization offers a:

• Progressive work environment
• Flexible Work Model & Remote work opportunities
• Seamless transition for public servants
• Great work-life balance

Position Summary 
The Education Officer is responsible for the delivery and success of training programs designed for CAPE members and for building and engaging a learning community.

Requirements  
 
Education & Experience  

• Undergraduate degree that provides thorough professional knowledge of labour relations, changing practices and related precedents, or of associated fields such as labour economics, sociology of work, industrial psychology, labour law or other fields related to work or education that enable a person to lead and coordinate education programs. A graduate degree is preferable.
• 4 to 7 years of relevant work experience with unions, government bodies or NGOs, in the development of an education/training program for union members or union employees.

Note: Equivalent combinations of education and/or experience are considered.

Key responsibilities   

• Leads the development, implementation and evaluation of innovative and dynamic education programs for CAPE members.
• Leads and develops a continuing education program for CAPE employees and is responsible for managing training requests by employees called upon to deliver various aspects of the Association’s union training program.
• Designs and delivers training intended for CAPE’s NEC on a variety of themes related to sound governance of the organization. Acts as the main resource for NEC’s Education Committee.
• Engages on behalf of CAPE with a network of external stakeholders in matters of knowledge-sharing and learning, including the Joint Learning Program (JLP) and the Canadian Labour Congress (CLC). Manages the JLP for CAPE members.
• Develops and maintains the member engagement strategy aimed at building a community of members, a stewards’ network and a community of strong locals that reflect today’s labour movement.
• Proposes innovative events using myriad tools for sharing knowledge in order to create new opportunities for member engagement.
• Contributes to CAPE publications and internal reports.
• Acts as the principal union education resource for locals, senior executives and union stewards.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Other skills and abilities  

• Demonstrated knowledge of training methods and practices, union movement, union organization and practices, principles of labour and human rights legislation, and current major social, political and economic issues.
• Solid knowledge of labour relations and employment in the federal public sector and the union movement.
• Familiar with Microsoft Office suite software.
• Knowledge of training methods and practices.
• Thorough professional knowledge of the unions that represent the employees in the federal government and of the vast union network across Canada.
• Knowledge of the vision, mandate, objectives and culture of CAPE.
• Thorough knowledge of the history and values of the union.
• Solid organizational, project management and critical thinking skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and aptitude to work as part of a team.
• Capacity to assess the long-term needs of the organization, determine timetables, and adjust them as needed.
• Ability to work with shared human resources, determine their best use, assign tasks, and manage the time and priorities of these resources.
• Capacity to work in a fast-paced environment and to achieve results on tight deadlines.

Condition of employment   

• Must meet the language requirement of the position.

Additional information   

• Candidates must be fluently bilingual in both English and French at the time of application. This position requires advanced proficiency in both spoken and written English and French, and candidates should be prepared to demonstrate this fluency during the recruitment process.
• If you are a member of an equity-deserving group, we encourage you to self-declare in this recruitment process. This self-declaration information may be factored into selection decisions and to address CAPE’s commitment to increase representation of these groups.
• CAPE is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. Should you require accommodation during any phase of the evaluation process, please contact rh-hr@acep-cape.ca. All information received in relation to accommodation requests will be kept confidential except when required to implement accommodation.
• An eligibility list of applicants may be established from this process to staff similar positions within CAPE.
• Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent; we will contact applicants when the screening and interview phases are completed.
• The recruitment committee reserves all rights to use any methods that they deem appropriate to evaluate applicants, including artificial intelligence.
• Communication for this process will be sent via email. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that accurate contact information is provided and updated as required and to update their personal information when it changes. Applicants who apply to this selection process should include an email address that accepts email from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email).
• Time-sensitive correspondence may be transmitted via email, and it will be the applicant’s responsibility to check their email regularly. Failure to respond to communications may result in elimination from this process.
• CAPE may decide to use top-down or random selection or any other additional qualification to determine the number of applicants who will be considered for the next stage of the evaluation.
• Beyond skills and experience, we’re looking for someone who’s the right fit for our team: a good communicator, adaptable, and passionate about the association’s mission of defending the rights of our members.
• Proof of Canadian citizenship, permanent residency documentation, or a valid work permit or open work visa will be requested to ensure that candidates are eligible to work in Canada without restrictions.
• Applicants are required to disclose any potential conflicts of interest that may arise from their employment in this position. A conflict of interest may include, but is not limited to, personal or financial relationships with individuals or organizations that could affect, or be perceived to affect, the impartiality of your work. If you believe you may be in a conflict of interest, please include a brief statement in your application outlining the nature of the potential conflict. This information will be reviewed confidentially and will not necessarily disqualify you from consideration.

How to Apply  

To be considered for this position, applicants must submit the following documents to rh-hr@acep-cape.ca by June 25, 2026:

1. A cover letter outlining how their education, experience, and competencies meet the requirements of the position; and
2. an up-to-date résumé/curriculum vitae.

Applicants are encouraged to clearly demonstrate in their application how they meet the following key qualifications:

• experience developing and delivering education or training programs;
• experience working with unions, labour organizations, government bodies, or NGOs;
• knowledge of labour relations and the federal public sector union environment;
• bilingual proficiency in English and French; and
• strong organizational, facilitation, interpersonal, and project management skills.

Format and Submission:  

• Submit your application as a single PDF file containing both your cover letter and resume.
• Indicate “Application – 2026-EXT-2” in the subject line of your email.