Constituency Assistant

Ontario NDP; Greater Sudbury; On-site; CAD 69,000 - 84,000; Part time

Job summary

Ontario NDP's Sudbury Constituency Office seeks a part-time Bilingual Constituency Assistant to support the MPP Jamie West. The role involves casework, outreach, event coordination, and media/communication tasks.

Location is the Sudbury Constituency Office with travel throughout the riding as needed. The ideal candidate has strong bilingual writing skills, experience in outreach and social media, and familiarity with equity frameworks.

Qualifications

• Bilingual (English and French) required or highly preferred.
• Ability to write articles/reports and meet deadlines.
• Experience in outreach and constituent engagement.

Responsibilities

• Organizing events, hearings, meetings, and press conferences.
• Responding to constituent questions and concerns.
• Preparing and compiling research material for constituent communication.

Skills

Bilingual (EN/FR)

Writing and reporting

Constituency outreach

Event planning

Social media management

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Mailchimp

Job description

Job: Bilingual Constituency Assistant

Status: Part-time (24hrs/week), Permanent

Department/Location: MPP Jamie West, Sudbury Constituency Office

Salary: $76,277.30/year

Vacancy Status: Replacement

Objectives:

To assist the Member by completing assigned casework and outreach duties.

Responsible to Member for:

• Organizing events, hearings, meetings, and press conferences.
• Responding to constituent questions and concerns.
• Preparing, gathering, maintaining and compiling research material as requested by Member to aid in communicating with constituents and organizations in the constituency.

• Responding to requests for research or information from the MPP’s constituents.
• Monitor local media to ensure a strong media presence for the Member. May include preparing weekly columns, drafting op-eds, standard media releases and arranging stand-up interviews.
• Work with the MPP and caucus communications department to develop a strong social media presence and manage online social media to increase MPP’s visual identity; and assist with outreach and engagement to help promote awareness of the MPP in the riding.
• Keeping informed in all policy areas assigned by Member and liaising with interest groups within the constituency.
• Dealing with enquiries and solving problems and advocating for constituents (casework).
• Contacting and responding to constituents by telephone, writing and in person.
• Contacting senior government personnel, officials from outside organizations, and local government.
• Preparing all documentation related to casework.
• Travel throughout the Riding to perform outreach, casework and event planning.
• Other related duties as assigned by the Member.

Qualifications:

• Knowledge of the NDP and the Canadian labour movement, Canadian government, Ontario government and public affairs.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Equity and Diversity frameworks and considerations and how it applies to the duties of the position.
• Ability to write articles and reports, to meet deadlines, produce accurate work and maintain organized records.
• Ability to advocate effectively on behalf of the Member’s constituents.
• Excellent computer skills required including Microsoft office suite, such as Microsoft word and Excel etc.
• Excellent social media skills and associated best practices required including Twitter, Facebook, Mailchimp, etc.
• Familiarity with member’s constituency and portfolio areas and key stakeholder groups in the riding is essential.
• Proficiency in speaking, reading and writing English and French is essential.
• Experience in NDP organizations and community organizing is an asset.
• Knowledge and existing rapport with local riding and community members is preferred.
• Proficiency in editing videos and creating content on social media is desired.

The NDP Caucus is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodations for job applicants with disabilities are available on request.

Thank you for your application. Please note, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.