Constituency Assistant

Ontario NDP Caucus; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 69,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Ontario NDP Caucus seeks a Constituency Assistant for the Ottawa West-Nepean riding. This full-time, permanent role (32.5 hours/week) supports the MPP with casework, outreach, and communications from the Constituency Office in Ottawa.

Responsibilities include organizing events, responding to constituents, researching issues, media outreach, and maintaining social media presence. English proficiency required; French is an asset. This is a replacement vacancy in a dynamic political office.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the NDP and the Canadian labour movement, Canadian government, Ontario government and public affairs.
• Equity and Diversity frameworks awareness as it applies to duties.
• Ability to write articles and reports, meet deadlines, maintain organized records.
• Ability to advocate effectively for constituents.
• Proficiency with social media platforms (Twitter, Facebook, Mailchimp).
• Familiarity with local riding and stakeholder groups in the constituency.
• Proficiency in English is essential; French is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Organize events, hearings, meetings and press conferences.
• Respond to constituent questions and concerns.
• Prepare and compile research material to aid communications with constituents.
• Respond to requests for research/information from constituents.
• Monitor media and prepare columns, op-eds, and media releases as needed.
• Develop a strong social media presence and manage online channels.
• Liaise with policy areas, and engage stakeholders in the riding.
• Manage casework and advocate for constituents.
• Contact constituents by telephone, written comms, or in person.
• Coordinate travel throughout the riding for outreach and events.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Member.

Skills

English proficiency

French (asset)

Social media proficiency

Public affairs knowledge

Casework & outreach

Writing & reporting

Twitter

Facebook

Mailchimp

Tools

Twitter

Facebook

Mailchimp

Job description

Job: Constituency Assistant

Status: Full-time, Permanent (32.5 hours/week)

Department/Location: MPP Chandra Pasma, Ottawa West-Nepean (Constituency Office)

Salary: $76,277.30/year

Vacancy Status: Replacement

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

Responsible to the 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 as 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 Twitter, Facebook, Mailchimp, etc.
• Familiarity with members' constituency and portfolio areas and key stakeholder groups in the riding is essential.
• Proficiency in English is essential.
• Proficiency in French (reading, speaking and writing) is considered an asset.
• Experience in NDP organizations and community organizing is an asset.
• Knowledge and existing rapport with local riding and community members is preferred.
• Proficiency in social media is required.

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