(Internal Applicants Only) Legislative Assistant

Ontario NDP; Toronto; On-site; CAD 67,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

Ontario NDP is seeking a Legislative Assistant to support MPP Jennie Stevens in a full-time, temporary 4-week contract at the Queen's Park Office. The role involves handling constituents, case work, research, and administration of the MPP's office.

Responsibilities include communication with the public, coordinating with government personnel, and staying informed on current legislation and caucus positions. Prior experience with the Labour movement or NDP organization is an asset.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the Ontario government and public affairs
• Understanding of equity and diversity frameworks
• Strong communication and writing abilities
• Ability to work with the public and stakeholders
• Experience in Labour movement or NDP organization would be an asset

Responsibilities

• Contact constituents and the general public by telephone and writing
• Handle inquiries and case work from Queen's Park or constituency offices
• Contact senior government personnel and external partners
• Administer the MPP's Queen's Park office and correspondence
• Keep track of legislation and caucus positions and perform research
• Deputize for the Member at hearings or meetings as required

Skills

Communication skills

Writing skills

Research skills

Public relations

Job description

Job: LegislativeAssistant

Status: Full-time, Temporary (4 weeks contract)

Department/Location: MPP Jennie Stevens, St. Catharines (Queens Park Office)

Salary: $78,801.66/year

Vacancy Status: New

Objective

To assist the MPP with their political and legislative duties.

Responsible to the Member for:

Public Relations

• Contacting Constituents and general public, by telephone and writing.
• Dealing with enquiries and solving problems ("case work") which come directly to Queen's Park, or which have to be referred from the constituency office for follow up.
• Contacting senior government personnel, professional people, officials from outside organizations, local government, the media, etc.

Administration

• Administering Member's office at Queen's Park and correspondence emanating from that office

Advisory/Research Duties

• Keeping track of legislation and proceedings of legislature
• Keeping informed of NDP policy and the Caucus' position of topics of current interest, and concern.
• Performing specialized research
• Making enquiries and collecting information in connection with Member's legislative responsibilities and particular community interest and problems.
• Deputizing as required for Member at appeal hearings (WSIB, EI, etc.), at meetings which he or she is unable to attend (take notes or participate).

Qualifications

• Knowledge appropriate to the position of the NDP and/or Canadian Labour movement and of the Ontario Government and public affairs
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Equity and Diversity frameworks and considerations and as it applies to the duties of the position
• Demonstrated knowledge, familiarity and understanding of the riding and MPPs critic portfolio
• Excellent communication and writing skills.
• Ability to work with the public and stakeholders
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to do general research.
• The person filling this position will normally be expected to have the following basic office skills: typing shorthand or dictation, filing.
• Experience in the Labour movement or NDP organization and
• Election campaigns would be an asset.

September 18, 2026

The NDP Caucus is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodation 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.