Carol Hughes, MP - Constituency Assistant, Permanent, Full-Time

Office

Carol Hughes, MP Algoma — Manitoulin — Kapuskasing

Location

Constituency Office, Elliot Lake, ON

Responsibilities

• Manage and respond to constituent casework including outreach and correspondence
• Administer and log incoming phone calls, emails, faxes and walk-in traffic
• Liaise with various community organizations and federal government departments
• Monitor and advise the Member on issues concerning the riding
• Maintain database
• Organize and coordinate outreach activities and event logistics that offer both visibility for the Member and opportunities to receive constituency feedback
• Represent the Member at events and meetings
• Schedule Member’s constituency activities & assist in coordinating/updating Member’s riding schedule
• Liaise with Member’s Ottawa & Kapuskasing office staff
• Proof read translated documents and translate as required
• Other duties as required
• Travel to constituency clinics
• Order office supplies

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Strong organizational & planning skills
• Ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines
• Proven ability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously.
• Strong computer skills including Internet, Windows Vista and MS Office 2010 & data bases
• Knowledge of Algoma-Manitoulin-Kapuskasing area and riding priorities
• Knowledge of the labour movement, government departments and community organizations
• Bilingualism required
• Knowledge of First Nation communities, culture and issues
• Attention to detail & problem solve skills
• Vehicle required

Annual salary

$51,155

(salary levels subject to clauses 12 and 21 of the collective agreement)

Closing date

September 11, 2016 (Midnight)

Starting date

As soon as possible

Send application to

Hiring Committee, NDP Caucus Services
202 Sparks St, Suite 217, Ottawa, ON, K1A 0A6

or: NDPHR@parl.gc.ca

(Office and position applied for must be indicated in subject line if e-mailing application.)

Note

A collective agreement is in effect between UFCW (Local 232) and the Federal New Democrat Caucus. All applications will be received and held in confidence.

The NDP and NDP MPs are employment equity employers. Women, persons of colour, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered persons are encouraged to apply for this position. If you are a member of an equity-seeking group, you may choose to identify as such in your application.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.