NDP Research Office - Media Logistics Assistant - Permanent, Full-Time Position

Office

NDP Research Office

Location

Parliamentary Office, Ottawa, Ontario

Responsibilities

• General logistics support for the Media team within the Strategic Communications department
• Coordinate requests and distribution of talking points for the media team
• Coordinate TV appearances in both French and English for Members and critics
• Carry out research and fulfill requests for basic information as required
• Carry out final edits and verifications of media documents before they are sent to press
• Send out media advisories, statements and news releases for the media team
• Help update and maintain our database of talking points on a variety of current issues, important files and media contacts.
• Maintain a well-organized filing system for talking points and other materials for easy reference
• Work collaboratively with the media team, Members of Parliament and other staff to advance the NDP caucus’ parliamentary goals and agenda
• Other duties as required

Qualifications

• Proven ability to work in an organized and effective way under tight deadlines
• Knowledge of contemporary Canadian politics and the parliamentary system
• Familiarity with the New Democratic Party, its policies and structure
• Demonstrated discretion and sound political judgment
• Excellent interpersonal communications, computer and organizational skills
• Ability to work well in a creative team environment
• Excellent writing and proofreading skills
• Attention to detail
• Bilingualism is required

Annual salary

$62,000

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

Closing date

July 23, 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 transgender 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.