Marjolaine Boutin-Sweet, MP - Constituency Assistant, Permanent, Full-Time Position

Office

Marjolaine Boutin-Sweet, MP Hochelaga

Location

Constituency Office, Montréal, Quebec

Responsibilities

• Write, collect information and prepare householders, mailings, op-ed letters, media materials, press releases and correspondence in collaboration with the parliamentary office
• Plan and execute communications strategies aimed at informing people of the MPs policy proposals
• Conduct media monitoring and analysis
• Plan and manage the graphic layout of printed and electronic products
• Manage the Member’s visibility on various digital platforms (website, social media)
• Process the Member’s bills and general administrative duties
• Recruit and supervise interns
• Represent the Member at events and meetings
• Sort and respond to the Member’s paper or email correspondence
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in communications and media relations
• Excellent French verbal and written skills and interpersonal communication skills
• Proven ability to work in a team environment while meeting tight deadlines and working under pressure
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work with little supervision
• Excellent computer skills including Windows and MS Office
• Knowledge of the New Democratic Party, the labour movement, government departments, and community organizations
• Knowledge of Hochelaga and riding priorities
• Experience managing social media accounts (eg. Facebook, Twitter, YouTube), electronic mailings (MailChimp) and web marketing
• Administrative office experience in a busy political office
• Sound political judgment
• Relevant post-secondary education or equivalent experience
• Graphic layout skills; familiarity with InDesign and Photoshop (an asset)
• Knowledge of database management (an asset)
• Ability to produce videos (an asset)
• Bilingualism (an asset)

Annual salary

$55,000

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

Closing date

April 1, 2018 (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 New Democratic Party Members of Parliament. All applications will be received and held in confidence.

The NDP and NDP MPs are employment equity employers. Women, racialized persons, 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.