Constituency Advisor - Vancouver-Renfrew (Regular Full-Time 35 hours/week)

New Democrat BC Government Caucus; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health plan

Dental plan

BC Public Service Pension Plan

Paid vacation 4 weeks

Paid sick leave 12 days

Job summary

Bcndpcaucus is seeking a Constituency Advisor in Vancouver to support a MLA's office by advocating for constituents and coordinating outreach. You will assist with communications, policy explanations, and referrals to government services.

The role manages daily office operations, volunteers, and project tasks, requiring independent work, strong writing, and diplomacy within a dynamic political environment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the structure and policies of the NDP and three levels of government.
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication for diverse audiences.
• Diplomacy and political judgement in advocacy strategies.
• Administer community office tasks including bookkeeping, clerical, graphics, social media.
• Ability to work independently and flexibly, with initiative.
• Interpret and explain complex policies and legislation clearly.
• Familiarity with Vancouver-Renfrew constituency and key issues.
• Willingness to travel and work weekends/holidays; valid driver's license.
• Commitment to diversity and equity in recruitment and outreach.

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance and advocacy for constituents in dealings with the provincial government.
• Support MLA's work within communities through outreach and liaison.
• Provide information about provincial legislation and policies and the MLA's position.
• Prepare communications materials, letters, newsletters, websites and social media content.
• Manage day-to-day operations of the Constituency Office including bookkeeping and information management.
• Recruit, train and supervise volunteers and practicum students.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

NDP knowledge

Communication skills

Diplomacy

Office administration

Independence

Policy interpretation

Local knowledge

Travel flexibility

Driver's license

Tools

Computers

Word processing

Bookkeeping

Graphics

Social media

Web-based 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, websites and social media accounts.
• 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:

Adrian Dix 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 Vancouver-Renfrew 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, as well as graphics, social media and web-based functions is 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 Vancouver-Renfrew, its communities, demographics, and key issues.
• Ability to travel and work on weekends and holidays as required.
• Drivers license and access to a vehicle 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 703
• Posting closes at 4:00pm on Monday, September 14th 2026
• Only those applicants short-listed will be contacted.