We’re Hiring: Staff Organizer!
Posted: September 29, 2025 | Application Deadline: October 13, 2025 5:00pm
Position Title: Staff Organizer | Position Type: Full time, 12-month term, with possibility for extension | Start Date: January 2026
Workplace Location: 374-376 Bathurst Street, with frequent location work at the St. George, Scarborough and Mississauga campuses of the University of Toronto
CUPE 3902 is the trade union representing more than 11,000 part-time, contract academic workers at the University of Toronto. We are looking for someone willing to commit to a democratic union culture while working full-time (40 hours per week) under the supervision of the Executive Director and in close collaboration with a diverse membership and an annually elected Executive Committee.
Qualifications
Minimum of 1-2 years’ employment experience as an organizer; proven track record with planning and
implementing campaigns, member-mobilization strategies and organizing drives
Well-developed interpersonal skills; ability to work as part of member-driven organizing teams; ability to
independently develop contacts and leads which result in organizing campaigns
Experience with union/activist training & education that is grounded in anti-oppressive practice
Thorough knowledge of workers’ rights and labour law
Understanding of the political, structural and labour issues faced by academic workers
Research skills in the fields of labour law, union organizing and member-mobilization strategies
Excellent written and oral communication skills (media relations, web and graphic design)
Knowledge of, and experience with, the grievance process
Post-graduate degree preferred
Duties
Member mobilization and education: assist Local officers, councils, committees and caucuses plan and carry
out member-mobilization, campaign and educational initiatives
Bargaining/strike support: assist with planning and implementing single or multi-unit mobilization strategies
prior to the expiration of Local collective agreements; provide logistical support and coordination for members
in the event of a strike/lockout
Research and preparation: assist Local officers, councils, committees and caucuses with researching and
developing member-mobilizing strategies
Organizing drives: responsible for planning and overseeing the organization of new bargaining units
CUPE 3902 is an equal-opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals without discrimination.
CUPE 3902 is committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to an employment opportunity, accommodations which would enable you to be interviewed in a fair and equitable manner are available on request. Information received relating to accommodations will be addressed confidentially.
CUPE 3902 is a unionised employer with a competitive wage and benefit package. This position is salaried and pays $107,718.49/annum, increasing to $114,181.59/annum upon the successful completion of the six-month probationary period.
To apply, submit a cover letter and resume as a single .pdf file by 5:00pm, Monday, 13 October 2025 to hiring@cupe3902.org, titled in the following format: Surname_GivenName_organizer application.
