Outreach Officer - Permanent Full-time Position

Office

NDP Research Bureau / Outreach Department

Location

Caucus Services, 202 Sparks St, Ottawa ON

Responsibilities

• Assist Members of Parliament and the Leader’s Office organizing outreach opportunities across Canada
• Coordinate with other staff to develop strategic outreach plans to communicate the work of the NDP in the House of Commons to Canadians
• Assist Members of Parliament to best represent their constituents
• Work with Members of Parliament and the Leader’s Office to organize tours and events
• Work with community groups, (including labour, business associations and other stakeholders) to identify opportunities and assist with executing outreach and tour strategies
• Create and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, organizations and activists
• Work with MP offices and other key Leader’s Office staff to maintain coordinated communications plans in order to maximize media for the Caucus in the region
• Follow up on events to evaluate and to ensure impact is maximized
• Collaborate as a member of the Leader’s Officeto advance the NDP caucus goals and agenda
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Experience in outreach, media and communications, event planning and issue based campaigns
• Experience working with broad networks, especially labour and social movements
• Strong communications skills (verbal and written) and good political judgment
• The ability to motivate and work well with volunteers
• Proven ability to work with little supervision
• Knowledge of contemporary Canadian politics and parliamentary system
• Familiarity with the New Democratic Party, its policies and structure
• Knowledge of Quebec politics, culture and media
• Proven ability to work to tight deadlines and under pressure
• Excellent interpersonal, computer and organizational skills
• Ability to work well in an open and creative team environment
• Willingness to work irregular hours and to travel if required
• French required, bilingual, an asset

Salary

$58,657 (salary levels subject to clauses 12 and 21 of the collective agreement)

Commencing date

As soon as possible

Closing date

2016-05-31 (midnight)

Send resume, cover letter and salary expectations 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

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.