Digital Organizer

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 TBA)
FTE: Full Time
Status: Permanent
Salary information: 80,835.40-93,415.49 (Field Staff 1)

This position reports to the Organizing Director (or designate)

Qualifications: 

• A bachelor’s 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 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
• Punctual and reliable
• Willing to work long, irregular hours, including weekends and holidays
• Occasional 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
• Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgement
• Ability to multitask and organize time efficiently
• Ability 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. July 13, 2026:

Angela Hosni
Employment Relations Manager
#200 – 747 46th Street West
Saskatoon, SK S7L 6A1

Fax: 306.652.1392
E-mail: HR@seiuwest.ca