Executive Assistant

The Green Party Of Ontario; Toronto; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local political organization in Toronto seeks a highly organized Legislative Assistant to support MPP Mike Schreiner. Responsibilities include managing the Queen’s Park office operations, drafting memos, coordinating events, and working closely with team members to represent constituents effectively. Ideal candidates should have a relevant post-secondary degree and strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to work flexibly in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Relevant post-secondary degree, or equivalent training, education & experience.
• Political office or other administrative experience.
• Ability to accommodate long working hours during legislative sessions.
• Strong organizational abilities and attention to detail.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a small team environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage operations and administration of Queen’s Park office.
• Draft briefing notes and memos to support Member.
• Support the Member in preparing debate remarks and speeches.
• Support the communications team in coordinating press conferences.

Skills

Strong organizational abilities

Attention to detail

Strong written communication skills

Strong oral communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Flexibility for long hours

Team collaboration

Education

Relevant post-secondary degree or equivalent training

Job description

We are looking for a highly organized, detail-oriented, self-starter to help MPP Mike Schreiner carry out legislative responsibilities. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic about being part of a small team in a fast-paced environment working together to represent constituents in Guelph.

General

• Responsible for operations and administration of Queen’s Park office
• Attend events and meetings with Member and as needed in lieu of Member
• Draft briefing notes and memos to support Member
• Manage and respond to correspondence received in Queen’s Park office (mail and email)
• Manage the Member’s Queen’s Park financial expenditures and administer expense claims, working with the Constituency Office Manager
• Support Member with all other daily tasks as required

Legislative

Support the Member in preparing debate remarks, member’s statements and other speeches

Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, Queen’s Park Clerk Office, Committee members, constituents, interest groups, other Members and their staff members

Keep Member and other staff up to date on daily activities, events, and decisions related to Parliamentary matters and events

Communications

Support the communications team in coordinating MPP press conferences

Take photos and create social media posts while the Member is at Queen’s Park, working with the communications team

Other

Other duties as required

Qualifications

Relevant post-secondary degree, or equivalent training, education & experience

Political office or other administrative experience

Ability to be flexible and accommodate long working hours during legislative sessions, including evenings.

Strong organizational abilities and attention to detail

Strong written and oral communication skills

Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment where tasks change on short notice

Ability to work collaboratively in a small team environment

Assets

French or other languages

Proficiency in government relations and Ontario legislative procedure

Thank you for your interest in the position. Please note that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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