Constituency Advisor - Nanaimo-Lantzville (Temporary Part Time 16 hours/week)

BC NDP; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A political party in British Columbia is seeking a Constituency Advisor to support the administration of the Constituency Office. Responsibilities include assisting constituents with provincial government matters, managing social media platforms, and preparing communications materials. The ideal candidate should demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills, familiarity with the Nanaimo-Lantzville area, and have experience in graphic design and content creation. This role offers 6% of base pay in lieu of vacation and conforms with collective agreements.

Benefits

6% base pay in lieu of vacation

4% in lieu of benefits

Qualifications

• Knowledge of New Democratic Party structure and policies.
• Excellent writing skills for diverse audiences.
• Experience in community outreach and advocacy strategies.
• Ability to manage office operations and bookkeeping.
• Capability to interpret complex policies and legislation.

Responsibilities

• Assist constituents with government dealings and referrals.
• Support MLA’s community outreach initiatives.
• Manage social media and prepare communications materials.
• Oversee daily operations of the Constituency Office.
• Recruit and train office volunteers as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Graphic design

Social media management

Problem-solving

Bookkeeping

Tools

Microsoft Office

Social media platforms

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.

Responsibilities

• 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 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

• 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, advocacy and outreach 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.
• Experience with graphic design, content creation and social media management required.
• 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 with the Nanaimo-Lantzville constituency, its communities, demographics, and key issues.
• Ability to travel and work on weekends and holidays as required.
• Driver's license and access to a vehicle.

Other Details

• As per collective agreement, auxiliary employees receives 6% of base pay in lieu of vacation and 4% in lieu of benefits
• This is a bargaining unit position: BCGEU Local 701
• Posting closes at 4:00pm on Friday, December 19th 2025
• Only those applicants short-listed will be contacted.

Applications may be made at this link.