(Internal Applicants Only) Constituency Assistant

Ontario NDP; Northeastern Ontario; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Ontario NDP in Ontario's Northeastern region is seeking a dedicated outreach assistant to support the MPP with casework, research, and communications.

The role involves organizing events, responding to inquiries, developing a social media presence, liaising with stakeholders, and traveling throughout the riding to engage communities.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the NDP and Canadian labour movement.
• Understanding of Equity and Diversity frameworks and how they apply to duties.
• Ability to write articles and reports, meet deadlines, produce accurate work and maintain records.
• Ability to advocate effectively on behalf of constituents.
• Proficiency in speaking, reading and writing English and French.
• Experience in NDP organizations and community organizing is an asset.
• Knowledge and rapport with local riding and community members is preferred.
• Proficiency in editing videos and creating content on social media is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Organizing events, hearings, meetings, and press conferences.
• Responding to constituent questions and concerns.
• Preparing, gathering, maintaining and compiling research material for communicating with constituents and organizations in the constituency.
• Responding to requests for research or information from constituents.
• Monitor local media to ensure a strong media presence for the Member; may include drafting op-eds, releases and arranging 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; assist with outreach and engagement.
• Liaising with interest groups within the constituency and keeping informed in all policy areas assigned by Member.
• 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.
• Travel throughout the Riding to perform outreach, casework and event planning.
• Other related duties as assigned by the Member.

Skills

NDP knowledge

Constituent outreach

Communications skills

Social media management

Advocacy & casework

Bilingual EN/FR

Community organizing

Press relations

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Mailchimp

Job description

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.