Constituency Advisor - Nanaimo-Lantzville (Regular Full-Time 35 hours/week)

New Democrat BC Government Caucus; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health and dental plan

BC Public Service Pension Plan

4 weeks paid vacation

Job summary

George Anderson, MLA's Constituency Office is seeking a Constituency Advisor to administer the office and advocate for constituents with the provincial government. You will support community outreach, manage communications, and coordinate volunteers.

You will handle information on legislation, develop outreach strategies, and oversee daily operations while maintaining professional discretion and political judgment.

Qualifications

• Excellent relationship-building and communication skills for diverse audiences.
• Experience developing communications strategies including written and visual content, graphics, photography, videography, storytelling, and digital communications across platforms.
• Proficiency in social media management, content creation, campaign planning, trend awareness, and promotional materials.

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance and advocacy for constituents in their dealings with the provincial government or through referrals.
• Support the MLA’s work within communities through outreach and liaison.
• Provide information to constituents about provincial legislation and government positions.
• Manage social media accounts, including graphics, reels, content creation, and monitoring.
• Prepare communications materials such as advertising, newsletters, and websites.
• Oversee day-to-day Constituency Office operations, including correspondence, bookkeeping, and information management.
• Recruit, train, and supervise Constituency Office volunteers and practicum students.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Relationship-building

Communication

Graphic design

Photography

Videography

Storytelling

Digital communications

Social media management

Content creation

Campaign planning

Event planning

Administrative skills

Policy interpretation

Tools

Computer applications

Job description

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, reels, content creation, sharing government announcements and monitoring.
• Preparing communications 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

George Anderson, 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 Nanaimo-Lantzville Constituency.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Excellent relationship-building, and communication skills, with the ability to write clearly, concisely, and professionally for a wide range of audiences.
• Experience developing communications strategies including: written and visual content, graphic design, photography, videography, storytelling, and digital communications across multiple platforms.
• Proficiency in social media management including: content creation, campaign planning, trend awareness, promotional materials, signage, reels, video production, and editing.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and adapt effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Strong organizational, scheduling, and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize competing demands, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and consistently meet deadlines.
• Experience planning and coordinating community events, public engagement initiatives, and outreach activities, including recruiting, scheduling, and supporting volunteers.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain effective communications, advocacy, and outreach strategies while exercising diplomacy, discretion, and sound political judgment.
• Strong administrative skills, including experience managing the day-to-day operations of a community office. Proficiency with computer applications, word processing, bookkeeping, scheduling, and general clerical functions is required.
• Ability to interpret and communicate complex policies, legislation, and procedures in a clear and accessible manner. Demonstrated initiative, problem-solving skills, and the ability to learn new systems, processes, and technologies quickly.
• Trauma-informed practice and workplace experience, as well as Indigenous cultural awareness and safety training, are considered assets.
• Extensive knowledge of the Nanaimo–Lantzville constituency, including its communities, demographics, local organizations, and key issues.
• Ability to travel throughout the constituency and work evenings, weekends, and statutory holidays as required.
• Fluency in French and/or Mandarin would be an asset.
• Valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle is required.

OTHER DETAILS

• As per collective agreement, including extended health and dental plan, BC Public Service Pension Plan, 4 weeks paid vacation (pro-rated), 12 days paid sick leave, and other paid leave provisions and benefits.
• This is a bargaining unit position: BCGEU Local 701
• Posting closes at 4:00pm on Monday, August 24th 2026
• Only those applicants short-listed will be contacted.