Constituency Outreach & Casework Coordinator

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

Job summary

Ontario NDP Caucus in Niagara Falls is seeking a Constituency Assistant to support MPP Wayne Gates in the Constituency Office. This full-time, permanent position handles casework, outreach, and community engagement to assist constituents effectively.

The role involves organizing events, responding to inquiries, gathering research materials, and building a strong media and social media presence for the office. English proficiency is essential.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the NDP and the Canadian labour movement, Canadian government, Ontario government and public affairs
• Ability to write articles and reports, to meet deadlines, produce accurate work and maintain organized records.
• Proficiency in social media is required.
• Familiarity with members’ constituency and portfolio areas and key stakeholder groups in the riding is essential.
• Proficiency in English is essential.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Job description

Ontario NDP Caucus in Niagara Falls is seeking a Constituency Assistant to support MPP Wayne Gates in the Constituency Office. This full-time, permanent position handles casework, outreach, and community engagement to assist constituents effectively.

The role involves organizing events, responding to inquiries, gathering research materials, and building a strong media and social media presence for the office. English proficiency is essential.