(Internal Applicants Only) Executive Assistant

Socket.dev; Toronto; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev seeks a political staffer to coordinate the Member’s Queen’s Park and Constituency Office and carry out political and legislative duties. The role involves supervising staff, budgeting, responding to issues, and conducting policy research to support the Member.

Key qualifications include deep knowledge of the NDP and Ontario public affairs, strong research and written communication skills, and fluent Bengali.

Qualifications

• Comprehensive knowledge of the NDP, the Ontario Government and public affairs.
• Proven research skills, specifically the MPP's Critic areas.
• Excellent communications skills: writing ability, public interaction, and ability to work under pressure.
• Proficiency in speaking, reading and writing Bengali is required.
• Experience in the labour movement or NDP organization and election campaigns would be an asset.
• Familiarity with MPP's Constituency, Critic and Legislative responsibilities; familiarity with MPP’s constituency and relevant issues.
• Media Relations experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the Member’s Queen’s Park and Constituency Office; carry out political and legislative duties.
• Manage and supervise staff; hire recommendations, assign duties, monitor workload, and manage budgets and vacations.
• Liaise with stakeholders and community groups; constituency outreach and scheduling.
• Advise on policy and strategy; monitor legislation and provide up-to-date information for the Member.
• Prepare specialized correspondence and assist with Question Period strategy.

Skills

Public affairs

Research skills

Strong writing

Communications

Bengali language

Stakeholder liaison

Campaign experience

Media relations

Job description

Objectives:

To coordinate the Member’s Queen’s Park and Constituency Office and to carry out political and legislative duties on behalf of the Member.

Responsible to the Member for:

1. Management and Supervision (in consultation with the Member)

• Makes effective recommendations concerning the hiring new employees at the Members Offices.
• Assigns duties, monitors workload and assignments.
• Makes effective recommendations concerning budgets, staffing levels, coordinates employee vacations, monitors attendance and determines overtime needs.
• Manages Member’s Queen’s Park Office.
• Manages social media and ensures MPP has strong presence.

2. Administration and Correspondence

• Responds and resolves issues and problems or assigns matters to employees at Queen’s Park or in the Constituency Office.
• Prepares specialized correspondence on behalf of the Member.
• Consults with Senior Team regarding Question Period Strategy and prepares Questions for the Member as assigned.
• Liaises with stakeholders and community groups. Performs constituency outreach.

3. Advisory/Research Duties

• Monitors legislation and proceedings of the legislature.
• Advises Member on policy and strategy.
• Identifies emerging issues.
• Provides support in developing specialized research.
• Ensures Member is provided with up-to-date information on all matters necessary for the Member to perform their legislative responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Comprehensive knowledge of the NDP, the Ontario Government and public affairs.
• Proven research skills, specifically the MPP's Critic areas.
• Excellent communications skills: including strong writing and computer skills, ability to work with the public; ability to work under pressure; and work to tight deadlines.
• Proficiency in speaking, reading and writing Bengali is required
• Experience in the labour movement or NDP organization and election campaigns would be an asset.
• Familiarity with MPP's Constituency, Critic and Legislative responsibilities; familiarity with MPP’s constituency and relevant issues.
• Media Relations experience preferred

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.