Constituency Advisor - Langford-Highlands (Regular Part Time 5 hours/week)

Bcndpcaucus; Victoria; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental office in Canada is looking for a Constituency Advisor to assist and advocate for constituents, manage social media accounts, and coordinate community events. The ideal candidate should possess excellent communication skills, experience in graphic design, and knowledge of the New Democratic Party's policies. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance and paid leave, and is part of a bargaining unit.

Benefits

Extended health and dental plan

BC Public Service Pension Plan

4 weeks paid vacation

12 days paid sick leave

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the New Democratic Party's structure and policies.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience with social media management.
• Ability to organize community events and consultations.
• Familiarity with the Langford-Highlands constituency and key issues.

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance and advocacy for constituents.
• Manage social media accounts and communication materials.
• Administer the operations of the Constituency Office.
• Recruit and supervise volunteers and practicum students.
• Coordinate logistics for community events.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Graphic design

Social media management

Community event organization

Tools

Word processing software

Bookkeeping software

Job description

A Constituency Advisor is a confidential employee responsible for the administration of the Constituency Office of a Member of the Legislative Assembly.

Under the general supervision of the MLA, duties may include:

• Providing assistance and advocacy for constituents in their dealings with the provincial government, either directly or through appropriate referrals.
• Supporting the MLA’s work within their communities through community outreach and liaison.
• Providing information to constituents about provincial government legislation and policies, including the MLA and government’s position on provincial issues.
• Managing social media accounts, including designing graphics, sharing government announcements and monitoring.
• Preparing communication materials, including advertising, householders, and mailings by the MLA, newsletters, and websites.
• Managing the day-to-day operations of the Constituency Office, including correspondence, bookkeeping, information management and other office duties, as required.
• Recruiting, training and supervising Constituency Office volunteers and practicum students, as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Diversity

Ravi Parmar, MLA, MLA is committed to recruiting and developing employees that are representative of the diversity of the people of British Columbia.

To support employment equity and diversity in the workplace, we welcome applications from all groups. This includes women, visible minorities, Indigenous Peoples, persons with diversabilities, persons of diverse sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (LGBTQ2S+), and others who may contribute to diversity in the Langford-Highlands Constituency.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the structure and policies of the New Democratic Party and a fundamental knowledge of the role of the three levels of government.
• Knowledge of the structure and policies of the New Democratic Party and a fundamental knowledge of the role of the three levels of government.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to write clearly, concisely and professionally for a wide variety of audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain effective information and advocacy strategies and to exercise diplomacy and political judgement.
• Ability to administer the various aspects of a community office. Specific skills in computers, word processing, bookkeeping and clerical functions, and web-based functions is required.
• Experience with graphic design, creating engaging and informative content, and social media management across multiple platforms required. Photography, and videography skills an asset.
• Experience organizing and managing community events, public meetings, and stakeholder consultations in Langford-Highlands an asset, including the ability to coordinate logistics, volunteers, and communications to ensure events are successful and aligned with strategic objectives.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and with flexibility.
• Ability to interpret and explain complex policies and legislation, to adapt and learn new processes and applications, and to show initiative and ingenuity when confronted with problems or unique situations.
• Extensive familiarity and knowledge of the constituency of Langford-Highlands, its communities, demographics, and key issues. Familiarity with municipal, regional, and school district governance is highly desirable.
• Experience building and maintaining strong relationships with the diverse local community partners, including government officials, community leaders, business representatives, school boards and residents.
• Ability to travel and work on weekends and holidays as required.

Other Details

• As per collective agreement, including extended health and dental plan, BC Public Service Pension Plan, 4 weeks paid vacation, 12 days paid sick leave, and other paid leave provisions and benefits pro-rated for part time staff.
• This is a bargaining unit position: BCGEU Local 701
• Posting closes at 4:00pm on Friday December 12th 2025
• Only those applicants short-listed will be contacted.