Constituency Assistant (Internal Applicants Only)

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

Job summary

Ontario NDP is seeking a Constituency Assistant to support the MPP in Hamilton Centre. The role handles casework, outreach, and communications with constituents, organizations, and media. Applicants should be fluent in English and have strong writing and organizational skills.

The position is part-time (20 hours/week) and permanent, with duties spanning event planning, research gathering, and social media management to promote the MPP's activities within the riding.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the NDP and Canadian labour movement.
• Understanding of Equity and Diversity frameworks as they apply to the role.
• Ability to write articles and reports, meet deadlines, and maintain organized records.
• Ability to advocate effectively on behalf of constituents.
• Excellent computer skills including social media platforms.

Responsibilities

• Organize events, hearings, meetings, and press conferences.
• Respond to constituent questions and concerns.
• Prepare, gather, maintain, and compile research material for communication with constituents and organizations.
• Respond to requests for research or information from constituents.
• Monitor local media to support the Member's media presence and prepare columns or press materials.
• Develop social media presence and manage online activity to enhance the Member's visibility; assist with engagement.
• Keep informed on policy areas and liaise with local groups and stakeholders.
• Handle enquiries, solve problems, and advocate for constituents (casework).
• Contact constituents by phone, mail, and in person; liaise with senior government personnel and external organizations.
• Prepare all documentation related to casework; travel across the riding for outreach and events.

Skills

NDP knowledge

Equity & Diversity

English proficiency

French asset

Social media proficiency

Tools

Twitter

Facebook

Mailchimp

Job description

Job: Constituency Assistant

Status: Part-time, Permanent (20 hours/week)

Department/Location: MPP Robin Lennox, Hamilton Centre (Constituency Office)

Salary: $76,277.30/year

Application Deadline: September 29, 2026

Vacancy Status: New Position

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.

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