Join a CLC Committee

The CLC is seeking representatives from PIPSC to represent our union on CLC advisory committees and working groups.  These committees and working groups act in an advisory role to officers of the CLC and through them, the Canadian Council. 

We are looking for PIPSC volunteers who have a passion for Canada’s labour movement and are willing to commit to the full duration of the 3-year term on behalf of PIPSC. 

Read through the list of opportunities and then apply in the form below. The deadline to apply is Friday, September 29, 2023.

CLC Committees

Education Advisory Committee

  • The candidate should have experience on the PIPSC Training, Education and Mentoring Committee.  The candidate will be a member or friend of the committee chosen by the committee.

Environmental Advisory Committee

  • The candidate must have a Science Degree and should be employed by a department or agency working on environmental sciences.
  • The candidate should be a member or friend of the Science Advisory Committee chosen by the committee.

Human Rights Advisory Committee

  • The candidate should come from a recognised Equity group.
  • The candidate should be a member or friend of the PIPSC Human Rights and Diversity Committee chosen by the committee.

 Young Workers Advisory Committee

  • The candidate should be under forty years of age.  The CLC requires thirty years of age but recognises that PIPSC has an age requirement of under forty years of age.
  • The candidate should have experience as a member of the National or Regional Youth committee. 

Women

  • The candidate should self-identify as a woman.
  • Experience on Women’s committees is an asset.

Working groups

Disability Rights Working Group

  • The candidate should self-identify as someone with a disability.
  • Experience on Disabilities committees is an asset.
  • The candidate should be a member or become a friend on the PIPSC Human Rights and Diversity Committee and chosen by the committee. 

Workers of Colour Working Group

  • Should be a member of a racialized group of people.
  • Experience on Workers of Colour committees is an asset.
  • The candidate should be a member or become a friend on the PIPSC Human Rights and Diversity Committee and chosen by the committee.

Indigenous Rights Working Group

  • The candidate must be a member of a recognised Indigenous Nation.
  • Experience on Indigenous Worker committees is an asset.
  • The candidate should be a member or become a friend on the PIPSC Human Rights and Diversity Committee and chosen by the committee.

Solidarity and Pride Working Group

  • The candidate should be a member of the 2SLGBTQ+ community.
  • Experience on Pride Workers committees is an asset.
  • The candidate should be a member or become a friend on the PIPSC Human Rights and Diversity Committee and chosen by the committee.