Constituency Advisor - North Coast Haida-Gwaii (Part time 21 hours/week) Temporary Mat Leave Co[...]

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

Job summary

A government office in British Columbia seeks a Constituency Advisor to manage the Constituency Office of a Member of the Legislative Assembly. Responsibilities include assisting constituents, preparing communications, and managing office operations. The ideal candidate possesses strong interpersonal skills, knowledge of government policies, and the ability to work independently. This role offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health plans and vacation time, while supporting diversity and equity in the workplace.

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 structure and government roles.
• Ability to manage a community office and perform clerical functions.
• Experience with social media management and content creation.
• Familiarity with North Coast-Haida Gwaii constituency.

Responsibilities

• Assist constituents with provincial government interactions.
• Support the MLA through community outreach.
• Prepare communication materials for the MLA.
• Manage office operations and correspondence.

Skills

Interpersonal and communication skills

Information and advocacy strategies

Diplomacy and political judgement

Content creation and social media management

Tools

Word processing software

Bookkeeping tools

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.
• 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

Tamara Davidson, 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 North Coast -Haida Gwaii 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 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 would be an asset.
• Experience with 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.
• Familiarity with the constituency of North Coast-Haida Gwaii, its communities, demographics, and key issues.
• 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, January 9th.
• Only those applicants short-listed will be contacted.